Adult Adoption Center
“Hicks assisted us in an adoption matter and was professional, communicative and all around terrific to work with.”
Best Family Law Attorneys in Santa Monica, CA
15 firms listed · 10 in Santa Monica · 1 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 1, 2026
Men's Family Law
“He was so much during my divorce; a friend, a consultant, a strategist - I cannot imagine that horrible journey without him.”
Family Lawyer Santa Monica: Hayat Family Law
“This law firm is helping me with my child custody case, and they're always there to take my calls.”
Law Office of Mayank Mohan
“Able to explain the legal basis in simple and lay language, allowing me to better participate in the process.”
The Ratinoff Law Group
“Joanne was completely prepared to go to trial, but she diligently worked this process that allowed both parties to work out and settle this process without a trial.”
Law and Mediation Office of Natasha M. Saltz
“She was very patient through the process and kept us on track to get the paperwork filed.”
This page gathers the 15 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.
Area overview: Santa Monica, CA
Of the 15 firms we list here, 10 are in Santa Monica itself and 5 come from Los Angeles (4, 8 mi) and Beverly Hills (1, 6 mi). 11 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 83 reviews; 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child support (3), mediation (3), property division (3), child custody (2) and divorce (2). 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 2 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Which family law firms listed for Santa Monica offer free consultations?
A first meeting at no charge is offered by 2 of the 15 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.
Van Oorschot Law Group
“They go over and above to work things out For You!”
The Gillespie Law Firm
“Kate was able to breakdown legal language so that it was much easier to understand and talked me through the whole process.”
Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers
“Even though divorce is a very unpleasant and stressful time, it sure helps to know you've got the best on your side.”
Bransky Law Group
Law Offices of Karen P. Donahoe
Clarke Logan Young Law Offices
Law Office of Chelsea M. Norris
Griffin Donnell and Associates
Payne Law Group
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