Fernandez & Karney
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24 firms listed · 9 in Santa Monica · 2 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
This page gathers the 24 family law firms listed for Santa Monica, CA. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.

Of the 24 firms we list here, 9 are in Santa Monica itself and 15 come from towns including Santa Clarita (5, 27 mi), Los Angeles (4, 8 mi) and West Hollywood (2, 8 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 213 reviews; 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), responsiveness (74%) and quality (63%). 2 are open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child custody (3), child support (3), family law (3), mediation (3) and collaborative divorce (2). 2 show a license on their websites. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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.
A first meeting at no charge is offered by 8 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.