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5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Albuquerque (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 20 family and divorce lawyers in Albuquerque on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Divorce and custody cases in Albuquerque can stretch over months or years, so the lawyer you pick shapes a long stretch of your life. The family and divorce lawyers here post Google ratings from 4.2 up to a perfect 5.0, and the review counts behind them run from 65 to 255, so the stars alone tell only half the story.

Short answer: The Law Office of Anthony Griego, LLC ranks first among Albuquerque family and divorce lawyers, with 4.8 stars across 129 Google reviews. New Mexico Legal Group, P.C. has the largest review base here at 255 reviews but a 4.2 average, while The Gentry Law Firm, PA holds a 5.0 on 65 reviews. Prices are not published in our data, so ask each office for a written retainer agreement.
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Custody and Divorce Firms Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 The Law Office of Anthony Griego, LLC 4.8 ★ 129 Contested divorce and custody View ›
2 New Mexico Legal Group, P.C. 4.2 ★ 255 Divorce plus estate or criminal needs View ›
3 Justice Legal Group 4.2 ★ 185 Child custody focus View ›
4 The Gentry Law Firm, PA 5.0 ★ 65 High-conflict custody View ›
5 Law Offices of Darlene Gomez, LLC 4.7 ★ 67 Custody and protective orders View ›
5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Albuquerque (2026)

The firms, one by one

The Law Office of Anthony Griego, LLC logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Law Office of Anthony Griego, LLC

4.8129 Google reviews

The Law Office of Anthony Griego, LLC is a family law practice on Spain Rd NE in northeast Albuquerque. Its website lists contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, grandparents visitation, will preparation, orders of protection and criminal defense. The office is open weekdays, 8 AM to 5 PM.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a lawyer who took over a case midstream and moved it forward quickly
  • Clients praise clear explanations at each step of a divorce
  • A client says he stayed with her through more than two years of a hard divorce
  • Described as responsive and compassionate

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers were unhappy with pace, fee value or a conflict-of-interest decision, so ask about scope and billing up front
Reputation scorecardrank in Albuquerque
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume129 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 on 129 reviews, with praise focused on communication and court preparation. It ranks first because the rating and the review base hold up together.

Website+1505-508-3110 Directions

8205 Spain Rd NE #208, Albuquerque, NM 87109

The Gentry Law Firm, PA logo
#4🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Gentry Law Firm, PA

5.065 Google reviews

The Gentry Law Firm, PA is a family law practice on Tijeras Ave NW that Google lists as a family law attorney and divorce lawyer. The data we have has no website text, so this rests on its Google profile and reviews, which describe custody, divorce and support matters, including a multi-state case and one handled in Las Cruces.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say attorney Nathaniel Gentry returned calls and explained things clearly
  • Clients describe a firm that worked with them on a retainer
  • Praise for staff who answered quickly
  • Described as steady in high-conflict custody disputes

Worth knowing

  • Open Tuesday through Friday only
Reputation scorecardrank in Albuquerque
Rating5 / 5
Review volume65 · 57th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0, but on 65 reviews, a smaller base than the firms above it, which is why it sits lower. A promising pick for contested custody.

Website+1505-764-0111 Directions

1100 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Law Offices of Darlene Gomez, LLC logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Law Offices of Darlene Gomez, LLC

4.767 Google reviews

Law Offices of Darlene Gomez, LLC is a law firm on Central Ave SW. Google lists it only as a law firm, and the reviews describe custody cases and a domestic violence case that ended in a restraining order. Reviewers also mention Darlene Gomez speaking publicly and offering guidance on victim advocacy issues, and one client who lives far outside Albuquerque found the office easy to work with.

What people praise

  • Clients describe thorough updates and returned calls
  • A domestic violence client says she felt safe and well represented
  • Convenient for clients who live a long way from the office
  • Reviewers mention care with small details

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reports long gaps between updates and an attorney withdrawal before the case ended
Reputation scorecardrank in Albuquerque
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume67 · 68th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.7 on 67 reviews, with a reviewer who describes winning a restraining order through the firm. Ask how often you will get case updates.

Website+1505-842-0392 Directions

1122 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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Where the numbers come from

Every score here is built from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live star average. Review volume is how many people rated the firm, compared with other Albuquerque family lawyers. Confidence weighs rating by volume, so a 4.8 backed by more reviews can outrank a 5.0 backed by fewer. Recency tracks how recently people still post reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What do divorce and custody lawyers charge in Albuquerque?

Family lawyers usually ask for a retainer and then bill against it, and the total depends on whether the case is contested, how many hearings it needs and how well the two sides cooperate. We found no published fees for these firms, and reviewers’ numbers vary too much to use as a guide, so ask for the retainer terms in writing.

Family law help across Albuquerque

These offices sit in several parts of the city, including Spain Rd NE and Jefferson St NE in the northeast, Arizona St NE in the east, and Tijeras Ave NW and Central Ave SW in central Albuquerque. If you are looking for a divorce lawyer near me, each listing shows a live phone number, and one reviewer says Darlene Gomez’s office works well for clients based outside the city.

Before you sign a retainer

  • Who will be my main attorney, and who covers when they are in court?
  • How much is the retainer, and what happens when it runs out?
  • Do you recommend mediation for my case?
  • How often will I get updates without asking?
  • What happens if you withdraw before my case is finished?

Frequently asked questions

How did you pick these family lawyers?

We started from Albuquerque firms with a public Google profile and family law or divorce listed, then ordered them by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See the scoring section above.

Are these rankings paid?

Businesses marked Featured Partner have a paid listing with us. Ratings and review counts are the real Google numbers and are never edited.

When was this page last checked?

The data was verified in October 2026. We refresh listings from time to time so ratings and review counts stay current.

Why does a 4.2 firm rank above a 5.0 firm?

The order weighs rating together with how many people have reviewed the firm. A 5.0 built on 65 reviews carries less proof than a 4.2 built on 255, so read the reviews themselves before deciding.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

That depends on your situation, and a consultation is the right place to ask. Several firms on this page list uncontested divorce among their services.

The short version

The Law Office of Anthony Griego, LLC is the steadiest all-round choice here, and The Gentry Law Firm, PA is worth a call for a high-conflict custody fight. Read recent reviews on any firm first, and get the retainer terms in writing.

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