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5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Buffalo (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 19 family and divorce lawyers in Buffalo on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Few people search for a divorce or custody lawyer on a good week, and the first call usually decides how the rest goes. The family and divorce lawyers in Buffalo on this page carry 854 Google reviews between them with ratings from 4.6 to 4.9: the volume sits with Paul Walier Attorneys at Law at 409, while the top rating belongs to Gabriele Law PLLC at 4.9 on 66.

Short answer: Paul Walier Attorneys at Law has the most proven history, 4.6 stars across 409 Google reviews, and pairs divorce and custody with bankruptcy filings. Gabriele Law PLLC holds the highest rating at 4.9 on 66 reviews and focuses on divorce and mediation. Clark Peshkin (4.8, 58 reviews) adds estate planning across three upstate offices. Ask each for fees in writing.
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Divorce and Custody Counsel Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Paul Walier Attorneys at Law 4.6 ★ 409 Uncontested divorce and bankruptcy View ›
2 LoTempio P.C. Law Group 4.6 ★ 244 Family matter plus other legal needs View ›
3 Gabriele Law PLLC 4.9 ★ 66 Divorce, mediation, high-asset cases View ›
4 Anthony J Cervi, Attorney at Law 4.7 ★ 77 Custody and support, small firm View ›
5 Clark Peshkin 4.8 ★ 58 Same-day consults, divorce and estates View ›
5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Buffalo (2026)

Who does what

Paul Walier Attorneys at Law logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Paul Walier Attorneys at Law

4.6409 Google reviews

Paul Walier Attorneys at Law is an Abbott Road practice that handles family law, divorce and bankruptcy. Its site lists uncontested and contested divorce, child support and custody arrangements, and Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. It describes its approach as attentive client care with affordable pricing.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say staff were always available for questions
  • One divorce client describes it taking about two months with reasonable fees
  • A custody client says options and possible outcomes were explained so nothing was a surprise
  • Staff are described as patient with a spouse who delayed signing

Worth knowing

  • The practice mixes bankruptcy with family work, so ask how much of the caseload is divorce and custody
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume409 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most reviewed name here and a practical choice for straightforward divorces. The 4.6 rating is lower than several smaller firms, but it rests on 409 reviews, most of them five-star.

Website+1716-823-1000 Directions

1369 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218

LoTempio P.C. Law Group logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

LoTempio P.C. Law Group

4.6244 Google reviews

LoTempio P.C. Law Group is a Franklin Street firm that lists divorce law and family law among a broad practice list including personal injury, criminal and DWI defense, and nursing home neglect. Its site says it has served Western New York for 50 years and describes itself as a complete counsel team. Google lists family law attorney as its primary category.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a team that treats clients like family
  • Clients say attorneys worked tirelessly on their cases
  • The firm replies to reviews and offers continued help to past clients
  • Weekday office hours, 9 to 5

Worth knowing

  • The reviews we read mostly concern criminal and accident matters rather than divorce, so ask about the team's family court experience
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume244 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Makes sense when a divorce comes with other legal complications. For a divorce alone, the firms that lead with family law say more about it.

Website+1716-855-3761 Directions

181 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202

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#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Gabriele Law PLLC

4.966 Google reviews

Gabriele Law PLLC is a Pearl Street divorce practice. Its site lists divorce and separation, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, divorce mediation, prenuptial agreements, high net worth divorce, modifications, orders of protection, adoption and grandparent rights. Google lists divorce lawyer as its category.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise attention to detail and being thorough
  • One client says the mediation process was transparent and set realistic expectations
  • Clients describe the whole team, from front desk to billing, as responsive
  • Several say the firm was assertive when needed but reasonable

Worth knowing

  • A smaller review base of 66, and the most recent reviews we saw are several months old
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume66 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on the page and the broadest list of divorce services, from mediation to high net worth cases. The review base is smaller, so treat the 4.9 as promising rather than proven.

Website+1716-242-7200 Directions

392 Pearl St #301, Buffalo, NY 14202

Anthony J Cervi, Attorney at Law logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Anthony J Cervi, Attorney at Law

4.777 Google reviews

Anthony J Cervi, Attorney at Law is a Court Street firm whose site calls Anthony Cervi a divorce and family law attorney with over 20 years of experience serving Erie County and Western New York. It also lists criminal defense. A reviewer describes it as a small firm where you are not lost in the shuffle.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe custody and support cases handled with clear communication
  • A military service member says Cervi, an Army veteran himself, handled that issue in his case
  • Clients say the staff is organized and responsive
  • One client switched attorneys after a year without progress and reports results within months

Worth knowing

  • A minority of reviews are critical, so ask for the fee agreement and talk to the attorney directly before you retain
  • Also practices criminal defense, so family law is not the only focus
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume77 · 87th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid small-firm option for custody and support disputes, with 77 reviews at 4.7. Read the fee agreement closely, as with any firm.

Website+1716-856-5223 Directions

43 Court St #822, Buffalo, NY 14202

Clark Peshkin logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Clark Peshkin

4.858 Google reviews

Clark Peshkin is a divorce, family law and estate planning firm with offices in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. The Buffalo office is on Main Street. Its site says the team serves Upstate and Western New York, and Google lists family law attorney and mediation service among its categories.

What people praise

  • Several reviewers say they got a same-day consultation
  • Clients praise personable, straightforward attorneys
  • One says a lawyer made herself available after hours
  • A parent says the attorney focused on his son's best interest

Worth knowing

  • Reviews name several different attorneys, so ask who will lead your case
  • Smaller review base of 58
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume58 · 71st
Confidenceearly
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit if you want family law and estate planning under one roof. The reviews are strong on responsiveness, though the sample is small.

Website+1716-486-3134 Directions

350 Main St #2405, Buffalo, NY 14202

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Reading the scorecards

Every figure here is computed from public Google data on the verified date, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google average. Review volume is how many people have rated each firm, set against other Buffalo family law firms. Confidence weighs rating by volume, so 4.6 from hundreds of people counts for more than 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency shows how lately people still review. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What do divorce and custody cases cost in Buffalo?

Family law fees depend on whether a divorce is contested, how many issues are in dispute, whether children and property are involved, and how long court takes. We quote no fee table because none of these firms publishes one we could cite. Ask whether the fee is a flat rate or an hourly retainer, and what is billed on top.

Offices around Buffalo

These firms are based on Abbott Road, Franklin Street, Pearl Street, Court Street and Main Street. One has additional offices in Rochester and Syracuse. Family matters are heard in the court for your county, so ask any firm you call how often it appears in your court.

What to ask a divorce or custody lawyer

  • How much of your practice is family law?
  • Is my divorce likely to be contested, and how does that change the cost?
  • Who will handle my case day to day?
  • Is the fee flat or hourly, and what is the retainer?
  • Do you offer mediation as an alternative to court?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these firms offer divorce mediation?

Gabriele Law PLLC lists divorce mediation among its services, and a reviewer describes the process. Clark Peshkin is categorized by Google as a mediation service. Confirm directly whether mediation fits your situation.

Does anyone here handle more than family law?

Paul Walier Attorneys at Law also files bankruptcy, Clark Peshkin handles estate planning, and Anthony J Cervi lists criminal defense. LoTempio P.C. Law Group has the widest practice list.

Where to start

Paul Walier Attorneys at Law is the safe default on review history, and Gabriele Law PLLC is the one to call first if you are heading toward mediation or a more complex divorce. Get the fee terms in writing before the first retainer.

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