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4 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Charleston (2026)

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

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

We compared 18 family and divorce lawyers in Charleston on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

Divorce and custody cases are personal long before they are legal, and the person you hire sits beside you for months. The family and divorce lawyers in Charleston on this page hold more than 600 Google reviews between them, with ratings running from 4.6 up to 5.0, so the gap that matters is how each office handles custody, adoption or a high-conflict split.

Short answer: Hilliard & Swartz Law Offices leads with a 5.0 rating from more than 160 reviews, followed by Pritt & Spano, PLLC (4.9, more than 150 reviews). Lyne Ranson Law Offices, PLLC and Erica Lord Law Group, PLLC are both at 4.6 on more than 130 reviews each. No fee figures are published, so ask about retainers on the first call.
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Divorce and Custody Firms at a Glance

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Hilliard & Swartz Law Offices 5.0 ★ 167 High-conflict and high-asset divorce View ›
2 Pritt & Spano, PLLC 4.9 ★ 157 Adoption and parental rights View ›
3 Lyne Ranson Law Offices, PLLC 4.6 ★ 145 Custody and child support View ›
4 Erica Lord Law Group, PLLC 4.6 ★ 133 Protective orders and guardianships View ›
4 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Charleston (2026)

The firms, one by one

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Hilliard & Swartz Law Offices

5.0167 Google reviews

Hilliard & Swartz Law Offices works from 124 Capitol St and says its practice is devoted to divorce and family law. Its site names attorneys Allyson E. Hilliard and Mark A. Swartz and lists equitable distribution, high-asset marital estates, closely held business interests, alimony, child custody, child support, paternity, relocation, contempt and prenuptial agreements.

What people praise

  • A divorce client says the outcome pleased them and the attorney was efficient with no wasted motion
  • Another client followed a divorce with a custody dispute and stayed with the firm for both
  • Reviewers describe clear, direct advice delivered with confidence
  • Clients call the attorney supportive and persistent

Worth knowing

  • Reviews mention Allyson Hilliard by name, so ask which attorney would take your case
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating5 / 5
Review volume167 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It leads with the only 5.0 on this page and the largest review base. For a divorce with property or a business to divide, its site speaks to that work directly.

Website+1304-729-9000 Directions

124 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301

Pritt & Spano, PLLC logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Pritt & Spano, PLLC

4.9157 Google reviews

Pritt & Spano, PLLC is a Charleston firm at 1204 Virginia St E that Google files as a family law attorney. Its site lists divorce, custody, adoption and parental rights under family law, alongside personal injury, criminal law and estates and trusts. The site describes three attorneys sharing those practice areas.

What people praise

  • A family describes a long, complicated adoption case that the firm helped bring to the result they wanted
  • The same reviewer says the paralegal answered questions and offered reassurance at stressful moments
  • Another client calls the lead attorney humble, personable and professional
  • A reviewer says the team stood by the family through every step

Worth knowing

  • Family law is one of several practice areas on its site, so ask who handles divorce and custody day to day
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume157 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on more than 150 reviews. One client describes a long adoption case, which suits parents sorting out adoption or parental rights.

Website+1304-346-7748 Directions

1204 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301

Lyne Ranson Law Offices, PLLC logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Lyne Ranson Law Offices, PLLC

4.6145 Google reviews

Lyne Ranson Law Offices, PLLC is a family law and divorce practice at 1528 Kanawha Blvd E. Its profile rests on its Google listing and client reviews, which describe divorce, custody and child support matters.

What people praise

  • A custody client says the attorney set realistic expectations and the office responded quickly
  • A divorce client says the team explained each step and made a hard stretch more manageable
  • One reviewer says the attorney found a workable solution to a child support problem
  • That same reviewer says the final bill was reasonable and part of the deposit came back

Worth knowing

  • Its card rests on reviews, so confirm which family matters the office takes beyond divorce, custody and child support
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume145 · 86th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.6 rating across more than 140 reviews. The custody and child support stories are specific, which helps if those are your issues.

Website+1304-932-0591 Directions

1528 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311

Erica Lord Law Group, PLLC logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Erica Lord Law Group, PLLC

4.6133 Google reviews

Erica Lord Law Group, PLLC practices at 206 Capitol St #300 and describes itself as a family law firm for Southern West Virginia. Its site lists divorce, custody modifications, domestic violence and protective orders, custody allocation and mediation, adoptions and guardianships. The site's description also mentions estate planning and real estate.

What people praise

  • A parent dealing with a custody issue involving a teenage son calls the attorney kind, compassionate and available
  • A divorce client says their rights and their children's interests were protected
  • Reviewers say the office answered questions at every stage
  • A client credits the attorney with staying calm and prepared when emotions ran high

Worth knowing

  • Its site lists estate planning and real estate next to family law
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume133 · 81st
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ties Lyne Ranson at 4.6 on a slightly smaller base of more than 130 reviews. Its site lists protective orders and guardianships by name, which can matter in a safety-driven case.

Website+1304-345-8030 Directions

206 Capitol St #300, Charleston, WV 25301

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How the numbers work

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 clients rated the firm, measured against other Charleston family law offices. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from a larger base carries more weight than the same score from a handful. Recency shows how lately people still review.

How are divorce and custody cases billed in Charleston?

No fee schedule is published, so no prices are printed here. Family law bills vary with whether a case is contested, how many hearings it needs and whether property or business interests are in play. Ask each office for its retainer, its hourly rate, and what happens to unspent retainer money.

Where these family law offices are

Hilliard & Swartz (124 Capitol St) and Erica Lord Law Group (206 Capitol St #300) both sit on Capitol Street, while Pritt & Spano is on Virginia St E and Lyne Ranson is on Kanawha Blvd E. Erica Lord’s site describes serving Southern West Virginia. Looking for a divorce lawyer near me in Charleston? Each card has a phone number and map link.

Questions for a divorce or custody consultation

  • Which attorney would handle my case, and who covers if they are in court?
  • Do you charge a retainer, and is any of it refundable?
  • How often do your cases settle versus go to a hearing?
  • Have you handled a case like mine involving custody or a business?
  • How soon will you answer calls and emails once we start?

Frequently asked questions

Which Charleston firms list adoption among their services?

Pritt & Spano’s site lists adoption under family law, and one client describes a long adoption case. Erica Lord Law Group’s site lists adoptions and guardianships.

Who lists protective orders for domestic violence?

Erica Lord Law Group’s site lists domestic violence and protective orders as a service. The other firms’ sites do not mention them by name, so ask about them directly.

Which firm lists high-asset divorce work?

Hilliard & Swartz’s site lists high-asset marital estates and the valuation of interests in closely held businesses, along with alimony and equitable distribution.

Do reviewers mention custody cases?

Yes. A Hilliard & Swartz client describes a custody dispute after a divorce, a Lyne Ranson client describes a custody case, and an Erica Lord client describes a custody issue involving a teenage son.

The short version

Hilliard & Swartz is the safe default on rating and review volume for divorce. For adoption, Pritt & Spano is worth a call, and for protective orders or guardianships, Erica Lord’s site lists them by name.

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