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5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Philadelphia (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 Philadelphia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Divorce and custody cases can run for months or years, so picking a lawyer is closer to starting a long working relationship than making a single hire. The family and divorce lawyers in Philadelphia on this page hold between 83 and 349 Google reviews each, with ratings from 4.5 to 4.9. William Kirby Law, Family Law Attorneys has the smallest base at 83 and still rates above Cooper Family Law, LLC, which is why the review count deserves as much attention as the stars.

Short answer: Petrelli Previtera, LLC ranks first with 4.8 stars across 349 Google reviews, followed by Badet Law PLLC (4.9, 289) and Jensen Bagnato, P.C. (4.8, 303). Badet Law advertises a $599 fee for consent divorces, not including court fees. Fees elsewhere depend on how contested the case is, so ask for a written quote.
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Family Law Firms, Rated and Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Petrelli Previtera, LLC 4.8 ★ 349 Divorce, custody and prenups View ›
2 Badet Law PLLC 4.9 ★ 289 Budget-minded simple divorce View ›
3 Jensen Bagnato, P.C. 4.8 ★ 303 One firm for family and other legal needs View ›
4 Cooper Family Law, LLC 4.5 ★ 162 Custody and family-court strategy View ›
5 William Kirby Law, Family Law Attorneys 4.6 ★ 83 Philadelphia and New Jersey divorces View ›
5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Philadelphia (2026)

A closer look at each firm

Petrelli Previtera, LLC logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Petrelli Previtera, LLC

4.8349 Google reviews

Petrelli Previtera, LLC is a family law firm at 1845 Walnut St. Google lists it for family law, divorce, mediation and estate planning, and its Philadelphia page is built around divorce. Reviewers describe prenuptial agreements, custody cases and complicated divorces, often pairing an attorney with a Client Care Team.

What people praise

  • Clients describe a clear, calm prenuptial process
  • Custody clients say they were heard and kept informed about fees
  • A divorce client praised an empathetic, well-matched attorney
  • Recent reviews are positive across several case types

Worth knowing

  • Work is shared with a Client Care Team, so expect more than one contact
  • One reviewer raised continuity concerns when an attorney left the firm; ask how matters are reassigned
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume349 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on the page at 349, with a 4.8 rating, which carries it to first. A sensible choice if you want a firm that handles prenups, custody and divorce under one roof.

1845 Walnut St #1920, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Badet Law PLLC logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Badet Law PLLC

4.9289 Google reviews

Badet Law PLLC is a divorce practice at 1515 Market St, with a second office in New York City listed on its site. It advertises a $599 fee for consent divorces and one-year separation divorces, not including court fees, and offers a free consultation. Google also lists estate planning and real estate work.

What people praise

  • Clients describe a professional lawyer who kept them informed
  • Reviewers say he made a hard process easier to follow
  • Fast, straightforward handling for a simple divorce
  • Clear published pricing for uncontested cases

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers reported trouble getting through by phone, so confirm how follow-up works
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume289 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: 4.9 on 289 reviews, the highest rating here. The advertised fee covers simple cases, so a contested custody fight means a different conversation about cost.

1515 Market St #1200, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Jensen Bagnato, P.C. logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Jensen Bagnato, P.C.

4.8303 Google reviews

Jensen Bagnato, P.C. is a general practice firm at 1500 Walnut St that says it has fought for clients since 1984. Its site lists family law, personal injury, immigration and criminal law, and Google lists family, business, civil, criminal, immigration and personal injury work. Weekday hours run 9 to 5.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the staff listened before talking about money
  • A divorce client credits the attorney for staying with him through a hard case
  • The team stepped in when the attorney was away
  • Honest about what a client could handle alone

Worth knowing

  • A general practice, so family law is one area among several
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume303 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: 4.8 on 303 reviews and a good match if your situation spans family and another legal area. Ask for the attorney's family law experience specifically.

1500 Walnut St Ste 1510, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Cooper Family Law, LLC logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Cooper Family Law, LLC

4.5162 Google reviews

Cooper Family Law, LLC is a family law firm at 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd with an office in Center City. Its website lists prenuptial agreements, divorce, mediation, child custody, spousal support and alimony, protection from abuse orders, LGBTQ+ families, adoption and estate planning, with named attorney profiles, and says the team has more than 50 years of combined experience.

What people praise

  • Clients praise strategy and patient explanations in custody cases
  • One client credits an attorney with a sole custody outcome
  • Reviewers say staff answered emails and calls
  • Wide range of family services listed

Worth knowing

  • The lowest rating on the page at 4.5; a few reviewers cite follow-up gaps after a case wound down
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume162 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong menu of family services, but a 4.5 on 162 reviews puts it behind the firms ranked above it. Choose it when you need a specific named attorney the reviews highlight.

1500 John F Kennedy Blvd #220, Philadelphia, PA 19102

William Kirby Law, Family Law Attorneys logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

William Kirby Law, Family Law Attorneys

4.683 Google reviews

William Kirby Law, Family Law Attorneys is a family and divorce practice at 1700 Market St, open weekdays 9 to 5. Its website text wasn't available to us, so what follows comes from its Google profile and reviewers, several of whom describe divorce, custody and mediation work in both Philadelphia and New Jersey.

What people praise

  • Clients call the attorney honest and calming
  • Repeat clients say the firm has represented them on multiple cases
  • Questions answered in a timely way
  • A reviewer credits mediation with a fair resolution

Worth knowing

  • The smallest review base here, so less history to judge by
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume83 · 73rd
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: 4.6 on 83 reviews, the least evidence on the page. Reviewers are enthusiastic; ask about recent results in your type of case.

1700 Market St #1005, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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How the ranking is built

Everything scored on this page comes from public Google data on the verified date. Rating is the live star average and review volume is how many clients rated the firm. Confidence combines the two, so a rating built on hundreds of reviews outweighs one built on dozens. Recency tracks how lately people are still reviewing. No firm can pay to change these numbers.

What divorce and custody lawyers charge in Philadelphia (2026)

Family law fees depend on whether the case is contested, how many hearings it takes and whether children or property are involved. Uncontested divorces can be priced as a flat fee, while custody disputes are often billed on a different basis. We haven’t published a range because we can’t source a reliable local one; ask each firm for its fee structure in writing.

Family lawyers near you in Philadelphia

The offices on this page sit on Walnut Street, Market Street and John F Kennedy Boulevard. If you’re searching for a divorce lawyer near me, use the phone number on each card to ask about consultations and which court locations the attorney covers.

Before you hire a family lawyer

  • Is my case likely to be contested, and how does that change your fee?
  • Which attorney will actually handle my hearings?
  • How do you cover my case if my attorney leaves the firm?
  • What are the court costs on top of your fee?
  • How do you communicate between court dates?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these family and divorce lawyers?

We built the list from Philadelphia firms with a public Google presence in family law, then ranked them on rating, review volume, consistency and recency.

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.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (October 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do I need separate lawyers for divorce and custody?

Not necessarily. Petrelli Previtera, LLC and Cooper Family Law, LLC both appear in reviews for custody and divorce matters, and Cooper’s site lists both. Ask whether the same attorney would handle each.

Do any of these firms work in New Jersey too?

Badet Law PLLC lists an office in New York City, and a reviewer of William Kirby Law, Family Law Attorneys describes a divorce case in New Jersey. Confirm directly whether a firm handles matters in your court.

Our recommendation

Petrelli Previtera, LLC is the default on review depth, while Badet Law PLLC suits a simple, uncontested divorce at an advertised flat fee. Book a consultation or two and compare how each answers your questions.

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