5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Modesto (2026)

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

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 7 min read

We compared 19 family and divorce lawyers in Modesto on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A custody fight or a divorce filing rarely leaves time for a long search. Between them, the family and divorce lawyers in Modesto on this page hold 511 Google reviews, and 278 of those belong to one office, so the ratings, which run from 4.2 to 4.8, rest on very different amounts of evidence.

Short answer: The most-reviewed name is Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan (4.3 stars across 278 Google reviews), a family law office that also handles estate planning, probate and bankruptcy. MeyerPink Law has the top rating at 4.8 but on 29 reviews, and Law Office of Michael R. Weimer sits at 4.7 across 49. Fees are not published in the data we reviewed, so ask each office how it bills before you retain anyone.

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Modesto Family Law Offices, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan	4.3 ★	278	Deepest review history	View ›
2	Salgado Law Office	4.3 ★	87	Divorce and custody in court	View ›
3	Law Office of Michael R. Weimer	4.7 ★	49	Family law plus criminal defense	View ›
4	Law Offices of Lindsey A. Bannerman	4.2 ★	68	Family-law-only focus	View ›
5	MeyerPink Law	4.8 ★	29	Family law plus wills and trusts	View ›

5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Modesto (2026)

The offices, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan

4.3278 Google reviews

Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan is a Modesto office on 13th Street that lists family law first, alongside estate planning, probate, bankruptcy and tax matters. Its website says the practice has helped clients for more than 40 years, and describes custody disputes, divorce and support issues as a core area. Google also tags it for personal injury and divorce work.

What people praise

Clients describe Mr. Hogan as knowledgeable and patient, with explanations that are easy to follow
Reviewers name the front-office staff as welcoming and responsive
One long initial consultation (about two hours, per a reviewer) left a client confident in the choice
Handles estate and bankruptcy matters under the same roof as family law

Worth knowing

A visible share of 1-star ratings (46 of 278) pulls the average down to 4.3
Family law sits next to several other practice areas, so ask who handles your file

Reputation scorecardrank in Modesto

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume278 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown82% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks first on review volume: 278 ratings is the deepest record here, even though the 4.3 average is not the highest. A sensible first consultation for a contested or complicated family matter.

Website +1209-492-9335 Directions

1207 13th St #1, Modesto, CA 95354

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

Salgado Law Office

4.387 Google reviews

Salgado Law Office is a family law attorney's office on 13th Street in Modesto, also tagged by Google for criminal justice and trial work. It has no website listed, so what we know comes from Google and its reviews, which center on divorce and child custody cases. One reviewer who works on property matters says they have watched Mr. Salgado in court on several divorce cases.

What people praise

Clients say the team stays in touch from the first call to the end of the case
A real estate professional describes him as prepared and clear in the courtroom
Reviewers mention a supportive group of paralegals
Owner replies to reviews on Google

Worth knowing

No website, so confirm services and fees by phone
A handful of 1-star ratings (14 of 87) sit beside mostly 5-star reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Modesto

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume87 · 92nd

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A courtroom-minded family practice with 87 reviews at 4.3. Call first, since there is no website to read.

+1209-300-7825 Directions

720 13th St Ste A, Modesto, CA 95354

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

Law Office of Michael R. Weimer

4.749 Google reviews

Law Office of Michael R. Weimer is a Modesto practice on I Street that, per its website, specializes in family law, criminal defense and estate planning, with a second office in Stockton. It also lists notary services. Google tags it for divorce, mediation, elder law and trial work.

What people praise

Reviewers who used him for divorce and child support call him professional
Repeat clients say they have used him across multiple cases
Offers both family and criminal defense help in one office
Owner responds in detail to critical reviews

Worth knowing

Two reviewers wanted more active strategy in contested custody matters
Review volume is modest, so the 4.7 rests on a smaller base

Reputation scorecardrank in Modesto

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume49 · 82nd

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The 4.7 is strong, but it rests on 49 reviews and a couple of the sampled critical ones concern contested custody. Worth a consultation if your matter is more cooperative or touches criminal law as well.

Website +1209-299-2009 Directions

1111 I St Ste 107, Modesto, CA 95354

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Law Offices of Lindsey A. Bannerman

4.268 Google reviews

Law Offices of Lindsey A. Bannerman is a Modesto firm on 14th Street whose website says family law is its sole focus. It lists divorce, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, domestic violence restraining orders, guardianships, stepparent adoptions, post-judgment modifications and private mediation. The site names Lindsey Bannerman and Kevin Massoni as Certified Family Law Specialists and says it serves Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties.

What people praise

Clients credit Ms. Bannerman with clear explanations and quick responses
A father in one review says the team won him more time with his son
Calm, empathetic communication is a recurring theme
Mediation is offered alongside litigation

Worth knowing

One reviewer was unhappy with a short consultation they felt was billed as a full half hour

Reputation scorecardrank in Modesto

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume68 · 87th

Confidenceearly

Recencyabout a year ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown78% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The narrowest focus on this page: family law only, with specialists named on the site. The 4.2 is the lowest rating here, and the 68 reviews are mostly warm.

Website +1209-529-0969 Directions

810 14th St, Modesto, CA 95354

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

MeyerPink Law

4.829 Google reviews

MeyerPink Law is a Modesto office on 12th Street that Google tags for family law, estate planning, business and real estate. Reviews describe April Meyer on divorce and custody matters and Brandon Meyer and Jay Pink on wills and trusts. One reviewer used the firm for both a divorce and a will and trust.

What people praise

A custody client says April Meyer is realistic and doesn't sugarcoat things
Reviewers praise prompt replies to email questions
Clients mention careful, thorough explanations on wills and trusts
Owner replies to nearly every review

Worth knowing

The smallest review base here, so the 4.8 is built on fewer voices
No website text came through, so check current services by phone

Reputation scorecardrank in Modesto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume29 · 55th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It carries the top rating, 4.8, and ranks last only because 29 reviews is a thin base next to the others. A good call if a divorce is bundled with a will or trust.

Website +1209-694-3085 Directions

1008 12th St, Modesto, CA 95354

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How the scorecard works

Every figure on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the office. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.3 from hundreds of reviews counts for more than a 4.8 from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What affects the cost of a divorce or custody lawyer in Modesto

Fees for family law vary widely and none of the offices here publish rates in the data we reviewed, so we’re not listing prices. Retainers, hourly billing and flat-fee uncontested filings are all common, and the final bill depends mostly on how contested the case is, whether children or property are involved, and how long it runs.

Serving Modesto and Stanislaus County

The offices listed here have addresses in central Modesto (ZIP 95354). Law Offices of Lindsey A. Bannerman says it serves Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties, and Law Office of Michael R. Weimer also has a Stockton office. Looking for a family lawyer near me? Each card shows a phone number and map link so you can reach the closest office.

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Questions to ask at the first consultation

Will you handle my case yourself, or will an associate or paralegal?
How do you bill: a retainer, hourly, or a flat fee for uncontested matters?
How long is the initial consultation, and is it free or charged?
How often will I hear from the office, and who answers my calls?
Have you handled custody cases in Stanislaus County courts?

Frequently asked questions

Why is a 4.8 rated office ranked below a 4.3?

Ranking weighs the rating by the number of reviews behind it. MeyerPink Law has the top rating on 29 reviews, while Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan has 278 reviews at 4.3, which is a much larger body of evidence.

Do I need a family law specialist for a divorce?

Not always, but a contested custody or support case benefits from a lawyer who handles family law day to day. Law Offices of Lindsey A. Bannerman says family law is its sole focus; others here also handle estate, criminal or bankruptcy work.

Where to start

Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan is the safe first call on proven track record, with 278 reviews behind it. If you want family law only, look at Law Offices of Lindsey A. Bannerman, and if a will or trust comes with the divorce, MeyerPink Law is worth a call. Whoever you pick, get the fee terms in writing.

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