Thomas S. Stinson, Family Law Attorney
“I would recommend him to anyone looking to work with a family law attorney.”
Best Family Law Attorneys in Santa Cruz, CA
10 firms listed · 5 in Santa Cruz · 1 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 15, 2026
Krueger Family Law
“Dana got my family and I through a nightmare experience with her professionalism, honesty and compassion.”
Gray Jennifer J
“She's helped me in many cases with great communication skills and compassion.”
Mark A. Garver Attorney at Law
“If you need someone to really help you & be on your side, we would strongly recommend Mark Garver.”
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Law Office of Cherish Om - Criminal Defense and Family Lawyer
“But she also is genuinely able to see and understand where a person is coming from, so you know she will truly fight for you.”
This page gathers the 10 family law firms listed for Santa Cruz, 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: Santa Cruz, CA
Of the 10 firms we list here, 5 are in Santa Cruz itself and 5 come from Aptos (2, 4 mi), Capitola (2, 4 mi) and Watsonville (1, 15 mi). 9 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 65 reviews; 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open on Saturdays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 9 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are some listed family practices outside Santa Cruz?
An office in Santa Cruz is held by 5 of the 10 firms. The rest come from other towns. Family matters are usually heard where you live, so ask a firm from further out how it handles hearings in your area.
Jesse Ruben Law
“He is great at being able to handle everything with a level head and calmness that helped me understand when I could not leave my emotions out of it.”
Law Office of Darlene R. Kemp
“Kemp truly cares and did an outstanding job representing me and killed it in court.”
Law Office of Jennifer A. McCabe
“I feel like she went above and beyond for me, however I somehow suspect she makes all her clients feel that way.”
The Law Offices of Kamand Kompanian
“I felt that she was there for me throughout the process, and I found her presence during representation very reassuring.”
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