5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Lexington (2026)

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

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 18 family and divorce lawyers in Lexington on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A custody fight or a divorce filing rarely leaves time to shop around. The family and divorce lawyers in Lexington below hold 422 Google reviews between them, with ratings running from 4.4 to 4.9 and review counts from 49 to 107, so the choice comes down to practice focus and how each office communicates.

Short answer: Josh Tucker Law PSC leads at 4.9 stars across 107 Google reviews, followed by Brown Carrington, PLLC (4.9 across 86) and Braxton Crenshaw, Attorney at Law (4.4 across 107). Jenny Scott & Associates (4.8 across 49) is the most adoption-focused name here. Legal fees vary by case, so ask each office how it bills before you sign.

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Lexington Family Law Offices Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Josh Tucker Law PSC	4.9 ★	107	Divorce clients wanting a solo lawyer	View ›
2	Brown Carrington, PLLC	4.9 ★	86	Divorce, custody and uncontested filings	View ›
3	Braxton Crenshaw, Attorney at Law	4.4 ★	107	Family law plus criminal defense	View ›
4	Osborne Family Law	4.7 ★	73	Family law only, including grandparents	View ›
5	Jenny Scott & Associates, PLLC	4.8 ★	49	Adoption and mediated divorce	View ›

5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Lexington (2026)

Who handles what, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Josh Tucker Law PSC

4.9107 Google reviews

Josh Tucker Law PSC is a solo general practice on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington. His site says he is located in Nicholasville and practices mostly in Jessamine, Fayette and Garrard counties, and that he also takes construction, real estate and business litigation cases. Most of the reviews sampled here come from divorce and family court clients.

What people praise

Reviewers describe him as responsive and patient during a stressful divorce
Clients say he explained each step of the process clearly
One reviewer says he took over a divorce case after problems with a previous attorney
Owner replies to reviews directly

Worth knowing

Family law is one part of a broader practice that includes construction and business cases
A small number of lower-star reviews exist, as with most firms

Reputation scorecardrank in Lexington

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume107 · 94th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Josh Tucker Law posts 4.9 across 107 reviews, the same review count as Braxton Crenshaw's at a higher rating, which is why it sits first. Good fit if you want one lawyer handling your file personally.

Website +1859-241-3377 Directions

2365 Harrodsburg Rd B235, Lexington, KY 40504

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

Brown Carrington, PLLC

4.986 Google reviews

Brown Carrington, PLLC runs a Lexington office in the Lexington Green area of South Lexington, serving central Kentucky including Georgetown, Nicholasville and Versailles. Its site lists divorce and separation, child custody and support, high-asset cases, family agreements and mediation. Google lists it as a family law attorney and divorce lawyer.

What people praise

Reviewers name attorney Cassandra Combs as attentive, prompt and clear in explaining each step
A client says she helped obtain an emergency protective order and attended each hearing
An uncontested-divorce team gets praise for walking clients through paperwork
Consistent mentions of fast replies and updates

Worth knowing

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Reputation scorecardrank in Lexington

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume86 · 86th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Brown Carrington matches the top rating at 4.9, on 86 reviews against 107, so it ranks just behind. A dependable pick for contested or uncontested divorce and custody work.

Website +1859-436-1190 Directions

230 Lexington Green Cir #110, Lexington, KY 40503

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Braxton Crenshaw, Attorney at Law

4.4107 Google reviews

Braxton Crenshaw, Attorney at Law is a small firm on North Limestone in Lexington. Its site calls it a family and criminal defense practice, covering contested and uncontested divorce, custody, time-sharing, child support, adoption and paternity, and says Crenshaw was named Outstanding Young Lawyer by the Fayette County Bar Association in 2002. Several reviews in the sample are for traffic and license cases rather than family matters.

What people praise

Clients describe clear explanations and good communication
One reviewer says he kept their daughter's license after a traffic charge
A reviewer credits him with handling an abusive ex-spouse situation
Firm says it will meet clients at home if that is easier

Worth knowing

At 4.4 this is the lowest rating on this page, so read recent reviews
Practice is split between family and criminal work

Reputation scorecardrank in Lexington

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume107 · 94th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its 107 reviews put it ahead of the 4.7 and 4.8 offices, which have fewer ratings, even though its own rating is lower. Worth a call if your case touches both family and criminal court.

Website +1859-455-3339 Directions

230 N Limestone #200, Lexington, KY 40507

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Osborne Family Law

4.773 Google reviews

Osborne Family Law PLLC works from East Main Street in Lexington and says its attorneys practice exclusively in domestic relations. That covers dissolution of marriage, legal separation, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence, appeals, paternity, custody, child support and timesharing for parents and grandparents. Google also tags it for mediation.

What people praise

Longtime reviewers praise attorney Crystal Osborne as a tough, no-nonsense advocate
Clients mention accurate billing and strong communication
A grandparent family credits the firm with winning joint legal custody
Staff are described as kind and responsive

Worth knowing

One recent reviewer found the firm's approach hard-edged, and a few low ratings exist

Reputation scorecardrank in Lexington

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume73 · 81st

Confidenceearly

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A family-law-only office with a long record in the reviews, rated 4.7 over 73 reviews. Read a few recent reviews before you call.

Website +1859-551-4000 Directions

300 E Main St Unit 330, Lexington, KY 40507

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

Jenny Scott & Associates, PLLC

4.849 Google reviews

Jenny Scott & Associates, PLLC is a boutique family law firm on Alysheba Way in Lexington. Its site lists adoption, assisted reproductive technology, custody and child support, divorce and post-decree work, and mediation, and says it works with trained mediators to cut cost and keep co-parenting intact. Reviews come from divorce, custody and adoption clients.

What people praise

Adoption clients describe honest expectations and thorough communication
Divorce clients praise the attorneys and staff for attention to detail
Reviewers say the office stays in touch after a case ends
The firm answers its Google reviews personally

Worth knowing

Smallest review base on this page at 49
Office closes at 3:00 PM on Fridays

Reputation scorecardrank in Lexington

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume49 · 69th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 on 49 reviews is a strong record that simply rests on fewer ratings than the names above it. The standout choice here for adoption.

Website +1859-225-8888 Directions

1795 Alysheba Way Unit 6101, Lexington, KY 40509

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How the scores work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated the firm, compared against the others listed. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from 100 reviews carries more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency shows how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What do family lawyers charge in Lexington? (2026)

Family law fees depend on whether the case is contested, how many hearings it needs, and whether children, property or a business are involved. Uncontested filings usually need less attorney time than a custody dispute. We could not source a local fee table, so ask each office for its retainer, hourly rate and billing practice in writing.

Family law offices serving Lexington and nearby towns

The offices here sit in Lexington itself (Harrodsburg Road, East Main Street, North Limestone, Lexington Green and Alysheba Way), and several say they also serve Nicholasville, Georgetown and Versailles. Looking for a family lawyer near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link so you can find the closest office.

Questions to ask a divorce lawyer before signing

Are you licensed in Kentucky, and how much of your caseload is family law?
Who will actually handle my file: you, an associate or a paralegal?
How is your retainer structured, and how often will I be billed?
Do you offer mediation or an uncontested option, and when does each make sense?
How quickly do you answer calls and emails?

Frequently asked questions

Do any of these Lexington lawyers handle adoption?

Jenny Scott & Associates lists adoption on its site, and Braxton Crenshaw’s site mentions adoption and paternity cases. Confirm the details when you call.

Can I hire one lawyer for both a divorce and a traffic or criminal matter?

Braxton Crenshaw’s site describes a family and criminal defense practice, and several of its reviews are for traffic cases. Ask any firm whether it takes both.

Where to start

Josh Tucker Law and Brown Carrington both post 4.9 and are the safest places to begin for divorce and custody. Jenny Scott & Associates is the pick for adoption. Book two consultations and compare how each explains fees.

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