If you need legal help with family law matters in California, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. California attorneys handle cases involving child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, guardianship, and prenuptial agreements, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

California is a community property state, which determines how courts divide marital property and debts. Custody decisions in Superior Court are based on the best interests of the child standard, and judges have significant discretion. The divorce process involves specific procedural requirements, and a California family law attorney who regularly appears in Superior Court understands the local expectations and timelines that affect every case.

The family law attorneys listed here practice throughout California and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to family law law in California to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across California.

Geoff A. Dulebohn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1339 Esplanade Chico CA 95926
(530) 342-2858
California Western School of Law
Bar #255187
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Paula Michele Lawhon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lawhon Law & Mediation, P.C.
 870 Market St Suite 1151 San Francisco CA 94102
(415) 398-3400
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Bar #203368
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Family Law
Yanna Sukhodrev - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP
 160 W. Santa Clara St STE 1500 San Jose CA 95113
(408) 244-4570
University of California - Los Angeles (2000)
English
Bar #233967
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Divorce Family Law
Daniel Clyde Hunter IV - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Hunter Law Group
 111 Corporate Dr Suite 130 Ladera Ranch CA 92694
(949) 682-7234
University of San Diego School of Law
Bar #206551
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Family Law
Kimberly Ann Henderson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Henderson & Howard
 676 E 1st Ave UNIT 14 Chico CA 95926
(530) 899-5100
San Francisco State Unv
Bar #179234
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
Tracy Lee Wood - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 332 OROVILLE CA 95965
(916) 306-8866
California St Univ
Bar #209362
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Divorce Family Law Immigration Law
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