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

Most people hire one of the family and divorce lawyers in Minneapolis during a bad month, with little time to read fine print. The firms below carry 731 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.2 to 4.8, and the reviews behind those stars are more mixed than usual, so how a firm bills and who handles your file matter as much as the score.

Short answer: Martine Law, PLLC leads on review volume with 249 Google reviews at 4.3, and its own website leads with criminal defense while it also handles family law. Zajac Law Firm holds the highest rating here at 4.8 across 125 reviews, and Cooper Law, LLC advertises income-based sliding fee rates. Ask any firm for its fee terms in writing before you sign.

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1. Martine Law, PLLC
2. Zajac Law Firm
3. Groshek Law PA
4. Cooper Law, LLC
5. RWI Law
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Minneapolis Family Law Firms Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Martine Law, PLLC	4.3 ★	249	Family and criminal matters under one roof	View ›
2	Zajac Law Firm	4.8 ★	125	Highest rating, divorce and custody	View ›
3	Groshek Law PA	4.2 ★	147	Divorce, plus criminal and tax work	View ›
4	Cooper Law, LLC	4.3 ★	123	Income-based fees and limited-scope help	View ›
5	RWI Law	4.3 ★	87	Newer, smaller firm to consult	View ›

5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Minneapolis (2026)

Firm by firm, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Martine Law, PLLC

4.3249 Google reviews

Martine Law, PLLC is a Minneapolis firm at 310 S 4th St whose own website leads with criminal defense. Google lists family law as its primary practice, alongside criminal justice and trial work, so it handles both. Reviewers describe custody and family court cases as well as criminal matters, and several mention working with an attorney, a paralegal and an assistant on the same file.

What people praise

Reviewers describe an attorney and paralegal who explained options and offered steady support before a court date
Handles family law and criminal defense, useful when a case touches both
The largest review base on this page, at 249 Google reviews
One reviewer called the intake process strong

Worth knowing

Several reviewers raise billing and communication concerns, so ask for the fee agreement in writing and who will handle your file
Its website leads with criminal defense, so confirm a family law attorney will take your matter

Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume249 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown82% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks first on review volume, not on rating: 4.3 sits in the middle of this group. Reviews split between warm praise for individual attorneys and complaints about cost, so settle the billing questions before you sign.

Website +1612-662-4422 Directions

310 S 4th St Suite 1050, Minneapolis, MN 55415

#2↩ Responds to reviews

Zajac Law Firm

4.8125 Google reviews

Zajac Law Firm is a Minneapolis family law practice at 400 S 4th St, listed on Google as a family law attorney and divorce lawyer. No website text came through, so this write-up rests on Google data and what reviewers describe. They talk about divorces, shared custody cases and mediation, and name Kristine and Ryan as the two people they worked with.

What people praise

Reviewers say communication was quick and clear throughout
One reviewer said costs and time spent were explained clearly
A reviewer described a divorce that went from filing to final judgment in 4 months when both sides agreed
Reviewers describe patience, compassion and willingness to meet outside normal hours

Worth knowing

A smaller review base than the top name, at 125 reviews
Google lists no opening hours, so call to confirm availability

Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume125 · 87th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: Its 4.8 is the highest rating on this page, and it rests on 125 reviews, which is a solid base but not the deepest. A good first call for divorce or custody if you value communication.

Website +1612-789-2300 Directions

400 S 4th St #1025, Minneapolis, MN 55415

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Groshek Law PA

4.2147 Google reviews

Groshek Law PA is a Minneapolis firm at 302 N 10th Ave. Google lists family law attorney and divorce lawyer first, then criminal justice attorney, law firm and tax attorney. Reviewers describe divorce cases, and one describes being supported as a crime victim through a trial.

What people praise

Reviewers praise attorneys who communicated promptly and pushed a stalled divorce forward
One reviewer said their divorce finished in under 3 months and ended on fair terms
Reviewers describe friendly, reassuring staff who responded quickly
Covers criminal and tax matters as well as family law

Worth knowing

Its 4.2 is the lowest rating on this page, and lower-rated reviews mention fees and how a case was handled
Ask who your attorney will be and how work is billed before you retain the firm

Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume147 · 92nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown78% 5-star

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Our take: It has the second-largest review base on the page at 147, but the lowest rating at 4.2. Reviewers are split, so the fee conversation at the first consultation is the deciding step.

Website +1612-424-9223 Directions

302 N 10th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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

Cooper Law, LLC

4.3123 Google reviews

Cooper Law, LLC is a Minneapolis firm at 825 Nicollet Mall that handles family law and Social Security disability cases. Its website advertises sliding fee rates based on income for family law and limited-scope options, where you handle part of the work yourself. It also lists free virtual legal clinics with a Cooper Law attorney, and the office is open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

What people praise

Sliding fee rates based on income, according to its own website
Limited-scope options for people who want to handle some of the work themselves
Reviewers praise Emily Cooper for straight answers and strong advocacy in court
Free 30-minute virtual legal clinics are listed on its site

Worth knowing

One reviewer waiting on a disability intake reported slow replies
Weekday office hours only

Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume123 · 82nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown76% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A practical pick if cost is the main worry, since income-based fees are part of how it describes itself. Its 4.3 rests on 123 reviews, so check the current fee terms directly.

Website +1612-568-4529 Directions

825 Nicollet Mall #925, Minneapolis, MN 55402

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

RWI Law

4.387 Google reviews

RWI Law is a Minneapolis law office at 60 South 6th St, listed on Google as a family law attorney and divorce lawyer. No website text came through, so this write-up rests on Google data and reviews. Reviewers mostly describe working with attorney Henry Meyer.

What people praise

Reviewers describe Henry Meyer as responsive, thorough and clear in explaining things
A client new to hiring a lawyer said the process felt less frightening because questions were answered
Reviewers say they felt supported throughout the case

Worth knowing

The smallest review base here, at 87, so the rating is less settled
A few reviewers raise billing and refund questions, so get fee terms in writing

Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume87 · 76th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown82% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranked last on review volume, which is why it sits here despite a 4.3 rating that matches several others. Worth a consultation, with the billing terms confirmed up front.

Website +1320-400-2542 Directions

60 South 6th St #2800, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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How the scorecard works

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 people have rated the firm, compared with other Minneapolis family law firms. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from 125 people is read differently than a 4.8 from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives the cost of a divorce or custody case in Minneapolis

Fees vary too much by case to quote a fair range here. Retainers, hourly billing and flat fees are all common, and the total depends on whether the case is contested, how many hearings it needs, and how many people at the firm work on it. Reviewers on this page repeatedly mention billing for calls and emails, so ask what is charged for each. Get a written fee agreement from any firm before you pay a retainer.

Family law offices in Minneapolis

The firms on this page keep Minneapolis offices on South 4th Street, South 6th Street, Nicollet Mall and North 10th Avenue. Searching for a divorce lawyer near me? Each listing shows a live phone number and a map link so you can find the closest office.

Questions to ask before you retain a family lawyer

What is the retainer, and what is billed against it: calls, emails, staff time?
Who will actually handle my case, and who do I call with a question?
Can you work on a limited-scope basis if I want to handle some tasks myself?
How do you update clients on case progress, and how often?
What happens to the unused retainer if I leave the firm?

Frequently asked questions

Do any of these firms handle criminal cases as well as family law?

Martine Law lists criminal justice work on Google and its website leads with criminal defense. Groshek Law also lists criminal justice work. Confirm directly that a family law attorney will handle your matter.

Is there a lower-cost option for family law in Minneapolis?

Cooper Law says on its website that it offers income-based sliding fee rates and limited-scope help. Check current terms with the firm, and ask any other firm whether it offers limited-scope work.

Why do some lawyers here have mixed reviews?

Family cases are emotional and expensive, and billing is the most common complaint in the lower-rated reviews. Read recent reviews, ask for fee terms in writing, and judge the firm on how clearly it answers at the first consultation.

Where to start

Martine Law has the deepest review history here, and Zajac Law Firm has the highest rating, so those two are the natural first calls. If cost drives the decision, start with Cooper Law. Whoever you choose, get the fee agreement in writing first.

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