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

Divorce and custody cases can run for months or years, so the lawyer you hire early stays in your life for a long time. The family and divorce lawyers in Riverside on this page hold 1,007 Google reviews between them, but the ratings run from 4.3 to 4.9, and the firm with the most reviews (449) also carries the lowest rating. That gap is the thing to weigh before you book a consultation.

Short answer: Reel Fathers Rights APC has the biggest review base at 449 reviews, but its rating is 4.3, the lowest here. Fontes Law Group Riverside has the highest rating at 4.9 across 137 reviews, and The Law Office of Gary S. Austin follows at 4.8 across 149. Fees vary by case and none of these offices publishes a price list, so ask for the retainer terms in writing.

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Riverside Family Law Firms at a Glance

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Reel Fathers Rights APC	4.3 ★	449	Fathers' rights cases	View ›
2	Fontes Law Group Riverside	4.9 ★	137	Bilingual, multi-practice firm	View ›
3	The Law Office of Gary S. Austin, Esq.	4.8 ★	149	Clear explanations	View ›
4	Albright Family Law Group	4.5 ★	140	Custody and divorce support	View ›
5	Bratton & Razo	4.5 ★	132	Long-running divorces	View ›

5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Riverside (2026)

Who each firm is for

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Reel Fathers Rights APC

4.3449 Google reviews

Reel Fathers Rights APC is a Riverside family law firm on 12th Street that focuses on fathers. Its site describes help for dads in divorce, custody negotiations and property division, including challenging false accusations and high-conflict cases. Google lists it as a family law attorney and divorce lawyer.

What people praise

Largest review base on the page, with 449 ratings
A reviewer going through a divorce and custody case praises the intake and legal teams for staying communicative
Site is clear about who it serves: fathers in family court

Worth knowing

Rating is 4.3, with 70 one-star ratings among 449
Several sampled reviewers describe frustration with fees, billing and response times, so read the retainer terms closely

Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume449 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown79% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks first on volume, not on satisfaction: the 4.3 is the lowest on the page and the sampled low reviews center on fees and communication. A fit if you want a fathers' rights specialist, but read recent reviews and the fee agreement first.

Website +1951-482-7517 Directions

3760 12th St Suite A, Riverside, CA 92501

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Fontes Law Group Riverside

4.9137 Google reviews

Fontes Law Group Riverside is a bilingual firm on Riverside Avenue that handles family law, immigration and criminal defense from one office. Its site says its attorneys speak Spanish and English, and it lists divorce, child custody, child support and spousal support under family law, led by partner Catherine J. Navarro. Google shows hours Monday through Friday plus a Saturday morning.

What people praise

Highest rating on the page at 4.9
Reviewers name attorneys and staff who were kind, patient and responsive
A custody and child support client credits the attorney's perseverance
Spanish-language service is stated on the firm's site

Worth knowing

It covers several practice areas, so ask who on the team will handle your family matter

Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume137 · 76th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on 137 reviews is the best rating here, and ranks second because the review base is smaller than the first firm's. A good pick if you want Spanish-language support or have a related immigration or criminal issue.

Website +1951-356-7581 Directions

6377 Riverside Ave Ste 110, Riverside, CA 92506

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

The Law Office of Gary S. Austin, Esq.

4.8149 Google reviews

The Law Office of Gary S. Austin, Esq. is a Riverside family law office on Indiana Avenue. Its site lists child custody, divorce, domestic violence, restraining orders and spousal support, and says it serves Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and Los Angeles counties. Google also lists it as a trial attorney.

What people praise

Reviewers say he explains the process and options in plain language
One client describes a case with several court appearances and multiple days of testimony
Staff are described as prompt and kind
A repeat client used him for both civil and family matters

Worth knowing

Open weekdays only, per its Google listing

Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume149 · 89th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 on 149 reviews, with consistent praise for clear communication. Good for a first consultation when you want the process explained before you commit.

Website +1951-633-7995 Directions

6809 Indiana Ave Ste 145, Riverside, CA 92506

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

Albright Family Law Group

4.5140 Google reviews

Albright Family Law Group is a family law and divorce practice on Indiana Avenue in Riverside. Its Google profile has no website description, so this write-up leans on client accounts, which mention custody matters, divorce and attorney Brittany Schulte. Google shows a shorter Friday, with the office closing at 3 PM.

What people praise

Reviewers describe an attorney who is honest and does not overpromise
A mother in a custody matter says she felt heard and supported
A divorce client calls the office attentive and available
Clients say they were kept informed as the case moved

Worth knowing

Rating of 4.5 includes 14 one-star ratings among 140

Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume140 · 82nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown86% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid 4.5 on 140 reviews, with praise centered on honesty and support through custody cases. Ask about the attorney who will handle your case.

Website +1951-400-5273 Directions

6809 Indiana Ave Unit 207, Riverside, CA 92506

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Bratton & Razo

4.5132 Google reviews

Bratton & Razo is a Riverside family law firm on Chestnut Street. Its site says the firm practices exclusively family law in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and lists divorce, paternity, custody, support and property division. Google lists it as a family law attorney and divorce service.

What people praise

Reviewers name several attorneys who stayed calm and professional in high-conflict divorces
One client describes a settlement reached after a difficult divorce
A client in a divorce that lasted six years praises the attorney's strategy and support
A reviewer says fees were reasonable for the results

Worth knowing

Rating of 4.5 includes 14 one-star ratings among 132
Office is closed Friday afternoon, per Google

Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume132 · 71st

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.5 on 132 reviews, praised for steady handling of drawn-out divorces. Confirm the fee structure up front, since reviewers disagree on how fees felt.

Website +1951-987-5308 Directions

4046 Chestnut St, Riverside, CA 92501

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How the scorecards 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 people have rated the firm, compared with other local family law offices. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from a hundred and fifty clients carries more weight than the same score from a handful. Recency shows how recently people still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What do family and divorce lawyers cost in Riverside?

Family law fees depend on whether the case is contested, how many custody or support issues are in dispute, and how many hearings you need. Most firms ask for a retainer and bill against it, and fees can climb quickly in high-conflict cases. None of the firms here publishes a price list, so we show no price table. Ask each office for its retainer, hourly rate and what happens when the retainer runs out.

Family law offices across Riverside

These offices sit around central Riverside, on 12th Street, Riverside Avenue, Indiana Avenue and Chestnut Street. Some also serve nearby San Bernardino and Orange counties. Searching for a divorce lawyer near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link so you can contact the closest office.

What to ask before you hire a family lawyer

How is your fee structured, and what happens when the retainer runs out?
Who will actually work on my case day to day?
How quickly do you return calls and emails?
What is a realistic timeline for a case like mine?
Have you handled cases like mine in the Riverside family court?
What documents should I gather before our first meeting?

Frequently asked questions

Why is the most-reviewed firm not the highest rated?

Ranking weighs both rating and review volume. A firm with hundreds of reviews can rank above one with a higher rating and fewer reviews, so read the scorecard and recent reviews, not just the position.

Do any of these firms offer Spanish-language service?

Fontes Law Group says on its site that its attorneys speak Spanish. Ask any other office directly about language support.

Before you book

Fontes Law Group and Gary S. Austin pair the strongest ratings with solid review counts, while Reel Fathers Rights suits dads who want a specialist and are prepared to read the fee terms closely. Ask every office for its retainer in writing before you sign.

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