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San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
- Spouse
- Fair
- Settlement
“Scott helped me and my spouse navigate all the aspects of our divorce amicably, including offering an expert neutral party perspective on sticking points.”
Best Family Law Attorneys in San Diego, CA
24 firms listed · all 24 in San Diego · 2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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San Diego Divorce Attorney Shana J. Black
- Family Law
- Hiring
- Call
“This lady is definitely not a quitter and she's definitely the one to call when you feel stuck and see no way out, Shana cares and takes her job very seriously.”
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Kazmi & Sakata Attorneys at Law
- Headaches
- Research
- Interview
“In COVID times with expected delays ranging into years, Harun's advise and expertise helped us negotiate the process smoothly and my mother's Permanent residency was approved in the span of a few months”
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Antonyan Miranda
- Probate
- Marriage
- Legal Advice
“When I needed guidance through one of the most stressful, difficult, and challenging times in my life these great people were with me every step of the way.”
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The Law Offices of Mark Deniz Aplc
“His legal expertise and experience is excellent, he always shared what to expect next, and he answered my questions even before I had a chance to ask them!”
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Law Offices of E. John Damasco
- Divorce
- Trust
- Outcome
“He was beyond patient with us and our questions as deciding what would be best for the kids, and sadly had put in time going back & forth with the kids' mom to get her to agree to the visitation stipulation.”
This page gathers the 24 family law firms listed for San Diego, CA. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Diego, CA
All 24 firms we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 149 firms in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,293 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "trust" and "understanding". 2 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (8), child support (7), divorce (6), property division (6) and legal separation (4). 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 11 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Which family law firms listed for San Diego offer free consultations?
A first meeting at no charge is offered by 11 of the 24 firms. That usually buys a short intake call rather than advice on your situation. Ask what the call includes before booking, and treat it as your chance to hear how the practice works.
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San Diego Divorce Lawyers
- Child
- Work
- Understand
“They clearly knew what they were talking about, have plenty of experience and took the time to get to know who I was so that they could serve me better.”
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Goldberg Jones - Divorce For Men
- Settlement
- Rights
- Call
“If there are any other family court related issues I need representation on, I'll be going to Goldberg Jones again (God willing, not for divorce 😁).”
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Khosroabadi & Hill
- Military
- Goals
- Questions
“The attentive and knowledgeable staff ensured that my case was a very important case, providing excellent recommendations and ensuring my satisfaction.”
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Prager Jones
- Son
- Courtroom
- Cost
“Situations like this can be very emotional and it was great to have a kind and sympathetic yet candid and objective attorney to help separate the emotional from the practical issues.”
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San Diego Immigration Attorney- Susan V Perez Law Offices
- Knowledge
- Visa
- Questions
“To have her in this journey, with all the stress and worries that comes with our adjustment of status process, she is always there to support and guide us in every possible way.”
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Minella Law Group
- Adoption
- Trust
- Knowledge
“I felt as though they truly cared about me and my family, they were so patient with me and listened to all of my concerns throughout the entire process.”
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The Law Offices of Steven M. Bishop
- Honest
- Truth
- Team
“His knowledge of the law (over 40 yrs), transparency of his work, integrity of his strategy, and he helps his clients look at things objectively without emotion.”
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Mellman & Mellman
- Lease
- Small Claims
- Trust
“I highly recommend that when googling around to find a family law office to handle your needs - to invest the time to give them a call and get them on your side.”
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Primus Family Law Group
- Law Firm
- Review
- Case
“I appreciate her help as well as the assistance of her paralegal, Jaclyn, who did a great job understanding my situation and providing consistency through the change in representation.”
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Cage & Miles
- Trust
- Fees
- Case
“My ex paid much more for his lawyer, but I ended up getting everything I felt legally entitled to -- and more -- thanks to Steve's knowledgeable guidance.”
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Mesnik Law Group
- Date
- Custody
- Questions
“He didn't even want me to call or email him me sometimes just to avoid me incurring more "attorney fees" unless I had a list of questions and concerns.”
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Team Works Divorce Mediation
- Knew
- Meeting
- Understand
“Jeff Stacer and his team were both very compassionate, professional, and really cared about me, and, made sure the whole process was completed efficiently and without any issues.”
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Law Office of Michelle Paul
- Active Duty
- Respect
- Custody
“I'm active duty military stationed on the east coast and the Law Office of Michelle Paul made everything so easy and convenient for me and worked with me on my schedule.”
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Law Offices of David C. Beavans
- Job
- The Future
- Custody
“Our family went through a divorce 2012-2015, About 1 1/2 years ago, About 18 months ago, my daughter's mother decided she didn't like my parenting style.”
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Negrette Law
“I have a very hard case knowing that i got deported back in 2002, after years have passed and time to re-open my case and get back home with my family, I spent days looking for lawyers through internet.”
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Butler Law
- Expertise
- Documents
- Divorce
“They never once just told me what the plan was and moved on, they took the time to explain the legal details of it and why it was better than alternative options.”
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Law Office Of Allen R. Hall
- Last Name
- Fee
“There are other things that cost like a due diligence search if you don't know where the other parent is or if you're in a rush you can opt to go with a private adoption company for an extra fee (worth it in my case) but most of that doesn't apply to...”
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Wilkinson & Finkbeiner
- Parent
- Law Firm
- Custody
“Divorce in 2010 with David representing me, then a property dispute with my ex in 2016 that worked out very favorably for me, and finally in helping me with a prenup (no jokes about not learning my lesson).”
Family Law Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$2121
Maximum cost
$49900
National Average
$7485
$3743
$24950
Typical price range is based on 494 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in San Diego
- “Kathy has the compassion that is so needed in family law and at the same time she has the expertise and knowledge that is required for complex cases such as mine.” — client of Minella Law Group
- “Scott is a phenomenal mediator. From the initial consultation to the end of our dissolution Scott put us at ease through the legal process and helped us work through any sticking points in our mediation process.” — client of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
- “We felt truly supported and valued. Highly recommend for any family law needs!” — client of Antonyan Miranda
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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