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

A divorce or custody case is rarely a one-visit decision. One client of The Marks Law Firm says he has relied on the same attorney for 11 years as his children grew up, so the family and divorce lawyers in St. Louis you pick can be a long relationship. The firm with the most reviews here, 301, also has the lowest rating at 4.2, while the rest sit between 4.8 and 4.9, which makes the details behind the stars worth reading.

Short answer: The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C. (Creve Coeur office) leads with a 4.9 rating across 188 Google reviews, followed by Langley Law Firm/ Divorce and Family Law (4.9 across 172) and Bardol Law Firm, LLC - Family Law Attorneys (4.8 across 186). Stange Law Firm, PC has the most reviews (301) but a lower 4.2. We found no published fee schedules, so ask each firm how it bills.
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Divorce and Custody Firms, Ranked on the Evidence

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C. 4.9 ★ 188 High-asset divorce and contested custody View ›
2 Langley Law Firm/ Divorce and Family Law 4.9 ★ 172 Cost-conscious divorce and custody changes View ›
3 Bardol Law Firm, LLC - Family Law Attorneys 4.8 ★ 186 A team approach on long cases View ›
4 The Smith Law Firm, LLC 4.9 ★ 136 Quick, affordable divorces View ›
5 Stange Law Firm, PC 4.2 ★ 301 Multi-state firm with a large caseload View ›
5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in St. Louis (2026)

Each firm in detail

The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C. logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C.

4.9188 Google reviews

The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C. is a family law and divorce practice with its office at 4 Cityplace Dr in Creve Coeur, west of the city, with additional offices in O'Fallon and St. Charles listed on its site. Its website covers high-asset divorce, property division, prenuptial agreements, military divorce, child custody, relocation, support, adoption and orders of protection. The firm is led by Jonathan D. Marks.

What people praise

  • Clients describe an attorney who knows every detail of the case and presents it with precision at trial
  • One client reports a successful relocation judgment for herself and her children
  • A long-time client says the attorney told him what he needed to hear, not just what he wanted to hear
  • Staff are praised for being responsive, organized and kind

Worth knowing

  • One long-time client noted some other attorneys he spoke with were a bit lower priced
Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume188 · 93rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 across 188 reviews, with trial preparation and calm advice coming up repeatedly. Note the Creve Coeur address if you're coming from the city.

Website+1314-993-6300 Directions

4 Cityplace Dr #497, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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

Langley Law Firm/ Divorce and Family Law

4.9172 Google reviews

Langley Law Firm/ Divorce and Family Law is led by Brian H. Langley, with an office on Borman Dr in St. Louis County. Its website lists contested and uncontested divorce, child custody and support, alimony, visitation, orders of protection, domestic violence matters and estate planning, and says the firm serves Missouri and Illinois.

What people praise

  • A divorce client says Brian Langley keeps costs down compared with most lawyers while still getting a good outcome
  • A grandmother in a custody battle says she was made to feel she mattered
  • A client who updated a custody agreement calls the process smooth and the replies quick
  • One client says Brian Langley and his paralegal never made her feel judged, and he walked her out of the building to make sure she felt safe

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer says her divorce was handed to another attorney and she found the handling disappointing
Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume172 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 across 172 reviews, with cost and communication as the common praise. Ask who will handle your file day to day.

Website+1314-216-7183 Directions

11756 Borman Dr Apt 101, St. Louis, MO 63146

Bardol Law Firm, LLC - Family Law Attorneys logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bardol Law Firm, LLC - Family Law Attorneys

4.8186 Google reviews

Bardol Law Firm, LLC - Family Law Attorneys has its office on N Gore Ave in St. Louis, and Google lists it as a family law attorney and divorce lawyer. We found no website text for this listing, so the profile rests on its Google category and what clients say about the work.

What people praise

  • Clients name individual attorneys and a paralegal for professionalism and clear updates
  • One reviewer describes lawyers who anticipated next steps well ahead of time
  • A client praised fair, generous billing
  • When one lawyer was out of the office, another stepped in, according to one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer on an uncontested divorce reported being passed between attorneys and a longer timeline than expected
Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume186 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 across 186 reviews with a strong team-based reputation. If staffing matters to you, ask who will own your case from start to finish.

Website+1314-918-0100 Directions

34 N Gore Ave Suite 203, St. Louis, MO 63119

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#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Smith Law Firm, LLC

4.9136 Google reviews

The Smith Law Firm, LLC is headed by Neil Smith and focuses on divorce and family law in the St. Louis area, with an office on S Bemiston Ave. Its website covers settlement documents for uncontested cases, complex custody, property and debt division, maintenance and child support, and says it keeps a manageable caseload and may not be able to take every case.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say a divorce was finalized in under a year, which one called quick
  • One client found the pricing affordable and the divorce finished before year end
  • A custody client praised communication and courtroom coaching
  • A client says the attorney returned a call the next day, a Saturday

Worth knowing

  • The firm's own site says it may be unable to take your case
  • One reviewer reported long gaps between replies during his divorce
Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume136 · 73rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 across 136 reviews, the smallest base here. Strong marks for outcomes and price, though response speed drew a one-star complaint.

Website+1314-725-4400 Directions

231 S Bemiston Ave #800, St. Louis, MO 63105

Stange Law Firm, PC logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Stange Law Firm, PC

4.2301 Google reviews

Stange Law Firm, PC is a domestic relations firm with an office on Emerson Rd in St. Louis. Its website says it was founded in 2007, handles almost exclusively domestic relations matters, and has grown into a multi-state firm. Google lists it for family law, divorce and estate planning.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise specific attorneys for responsiveness and clear explanations
  • Clients describe attorneys who listened and tailored advice
  • Several callers say even brief phone conversations were useful and respectful

Worth knowing

  • Its 4.2 is the lowest rating on this page, and a larger share of its reviews are one star than at the others
Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume301 · 98th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most reviews here at 301, but the 4.2 rating pulls it below the others. Read recent feedback and ask who will actually handle your file.

Website+1866-505-6041 Directions

600 Emerson Rd Ste 110, St. Louis, MO 63141

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How to read the scorecards

Every number here 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 St. Louis family law firms. Confidence weighs the rating by volume, so a high score from a large base counts for more than the same score from a few reviews. Recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving. A rating reflects client experience, not how a case turned out.

What drives divorce and custody costs in St. Louis

We found no published fee schedules for these firms, so we won’t print a price table. Cost usually follows how contested the case is: an uncontested divorce with agreed terms is typically far simpler than a custody trial or a high-asset dispute. Reviewers describe affordable pricing at Langley and Smith, and one long-time client noted some competitors were lower priced than his choice. Ask about retainers, hourly rates and how often you’ll be billed.

Family law offices in and around St. Louis

These firms have offices on Emerson Rd, S Bemiston Ave, N Gore Ave and Borman Dr, plus Creve Coeur. The Marks Law Firm’s website lists offices in O’Fallon and St. Charles, and Langley’s says it serves Missouri and Illinois. Searching for a divorce lawyer near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link.

What to ask a family lawyer

  • How do you bill, and what retainer do you expect?
  • Who will handle my case day to day, and who covers if they leave the firm?
  • How long does a case like mine usually take in St. Louis courts?
  • Can we settle or mediate before going to trial?
  • How will you keep me updated, and how fast do you reply?
  • What documents should I gather before our first meeting?

Frequently asked questions

Why does the firm with the most reviews rank lower?

Stange Law Firm has 301 reviews, the most on this page, but its 4.2 rating is lower than the others. We rank on rating weighted by review volume, so volume alone doesn’t lift a lower score.

Do I need a local lawyer for a St. Louis divorce?

Courts have local rules and judges, so many people choose a firm that regularly appears in them. Ask any firm how often it handles cases in your county.

A sensible first call

The Marks Law Firm is the strongest starting point on the evidence, and Langley is worth a call if cost matters. Whichever you choose, ask who will actually handle your case.

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