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

Divorce and custody cases run on months of emails, filings and hearings, so where a firm sits matters less than how it answers you. The family and divorce lawyers in Hayward on this page hold more than 160 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.3 to 5.0, and the firms with Hayward addresses are the two rated 5.0. The rest are based in Castro Valley, Pleasanton and San Leandro.

Short answer: AttorneyBernie.Com (Castro Valley) leads on review volume with a 4.5 rating from more than 45 Google reviews, followed by Ham Family Law, P.C. (Pleasanton, 4.7) and Bagner Law (San Leandro, 4.3). For a Hayward office, look at Law Office of Jonathan Lyvere and Taylor Solano & Associates, both on Southland Dr and both rated 5.0 on a smaller base of reviews.
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Divorce and Custody Firms Near Hayward

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 AttorneyBernie.Com 4.5 ★ 47 Custody cases, Zoom consults View ›
2 Ham Family Law, P.C. 4.7 ★ 35 Divorce, custody and restraining orders View ›
3 Bagner Law Family & Divorce Lawyer of San Leandro, CA 4.3 ★ 41 East Bay custody and divorce View ›
4 Law Office of Jonathan Lyvere 5.0 ★ 21 Uncontested divorce paperwork, Hayward office View ›
5 Taylor Solano & Associates 5.0 ★ 17 Family law plus injury or estate work View ›
5 Best Family and Divorce Lawyers in Hayward (2026)

Each firm, and who it suits

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

AttorneyBernie.Com

4.547 Google reviews

AttorneyBernie.Com is a family law practice at 19244 Redwood Rd in Castro Valley. Its site lists mediation, divorce, child custody and child support, offers a Zoom consultation, and names Alameda County, Castro Valley, San Francisco and Modesto as places it serves. Reviews describe custody cases, divorce paperwork and litigation against a former partner.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise fast replies, including from the firm's paralegal
  • A custody client says the attorney represented them at two hearings
  • One reviewer says the firm did not ask for a retainer and took weekly payments instead
  • A divorce client liked the fee structure and email-based communication

Worth knowing

  • Its 4.5 reflects a split in reviews, with some low ratings alongside many five-star ones
  • The office is in Castro Valley, not Hayward
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume47 · 97th
Confidenceearly
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranked first because it has the largest review base and the strongest confidence score, even though its rating is lower than the 5.0 firms below. Read its recent reviews alongside the numbers.

Website+1415-688-2400 Directions

19244 Redwood Rd Ste B, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Ham Family Law, P.C. logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Ham Family Law, P.C.

4.735 Google reviews

Ham Family Law, P.C. describes itself as a boutique family law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, with its office at 5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd in Pleasanton. Its site lists child custody, child support, divorce, domestic violence restraining orders, prenuptial agreements, paternity, spousal support and mediation. Clients mostly name attorney Caroline Ham.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say Caroline Ham explains each step clearly
  • One client describes her as responsive during a difficult divorce and custody case
  • Clients mention compassion alongside straightforward advice
  • A client says the team returned calls promptly and shared updates on the case

Worth knowing

  • The office is in Pleasanton, a longer trip from Hayward than the firms on Southland Dr
  • A small number of low ratings sit among otherwise very positive reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume35 · 86th
Confidenceearly
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.7 backed by detailed, warm reviews from divorce and custody clients. It ranks second on volume, and it is the one to consider if you are willing to travel to Pleasanton or meet remotely.

Website+1510-200-8695 Directions

5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd Ste 360, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Bagner Law Family & Divorce Lawyer of San Leandro, CA logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bagner Law Family & Divorce Lawyer of San Leandro, CA

4.341 Google reviews

Bagner Law Family & Divorce Lawyer of San Leandro is a family law office at 2777 Alvarado St E in San Leandro. Its site lists divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, restraining orders, name changes, step-parent adoption and domestic partnerships, and names Hayward among the East Bay towns it serves.

What people praise

  • Clients praise attorney Vonnah Bagner for patience and clear explanations
  • A custody client credits her with a result for their two sons
  • Reviewers describe a responsive, professional team
  • One client says she knows exactly who to call if she needs a family lawyer again

Worth knowing

  • Its reviews are mixed, which is why the rating is 4.3 and the lowest on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume41 · 92nd
Confidenceearly
Recency8 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong praise from many clients and a broad list of family services, but a mixed rating. It ranks third on a good review volume and sits behind the higher-rated firms for that reason.

Website+1510-351-5345 Directions

2777 Alvarado St E, San Leandro, CA 94577

Law Office of Jonathan Lyvere logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Law Office of Jonathan Lyvere

5.021 Google reviews

Law Office of Jonathan Lyvere is a family law and divorce office at 24301 Southland Dr in Hayward. Google also lists estate planning among its services. We could not read the firm's website, so this description rests on its reviews, which are mostly about divorce paperwork, corrected filings and finalizing a divorce.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say he caught errors in earlier filings and refiled them
  • Clients describe quick, direct communication
  • One client says their divorce was finalized in about two and a half months
  • Several reviewers call his rates reasonable or fair

Worth knowing

  • Fewer reviews than the firms above, so there is less to read
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume21 · 81st
Confidenceearly
Recency2 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 firm with a Hayward address and consistent comments about paperwork and divorce filings. It ranks fourth because its review base is smaller.

Website+1510-497-0312 Directions

24301 Southland Dr #208, Hayward, CA 94545

Taylor Solano & Associates logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Taylor Solano & Associates

5.017 Google reviews

Taylor Solano & Associates is a law firm at 24301 Southland Dr in Hayward, with a second office in Tracy according to its site. The site lists family law (divorce and property division, custody, support, modifications), personal injury, and probate and estate work, and mentions Spanish-speaking service. Reviews mention custody battles, a long divorce and a personal injury case.

What people praise

  • Clients praise attorney Andree Taylor for answering questions and showing up to hearings
  • One reviewer says he worked within her budget after a long divorce
  • A reviewer says he kept legal bills lower than other attorneys she had spoken to
  • A client who faced an abusive former partner says she felt safe with him beside her

Worth knowing

  • The review base is the smallest on this page
  • The firm also handles injury and estate cases, so family law is one of several practice areas
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume17 · 64th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A flawless 5.0 from a modest number of reviews, with a Hayward office and a wider practice than most. It ranks last on volume, not on satisfaction.

Website+1510-315-2444 Directions

24301 Southland Dr #404, Hayward, CA 94545

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What the numbers mean

Every number comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated the firm, compared with other family law firms near Hayward. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from dozens of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently clients still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives the cost of a divorce or custody case

We found no fee schedules on the firms’ sites and no dollar amounts in the reviews, so we are not printing any. Cost depends on whether the divorce is contested, how many hearings a custody dispute needs, and how the firm bills (one reviewer says AttorneyBernie.Com took weekly payments rather than a retainer). Ask for the billing method and a written fee agreement at the first consultation.

Hayward and nearby East Bay towns

Law Office of Jonathan Lyvere and Taylor Solano & Associates are on Southland Dr in Hayward. The others are in Castro Valley, San Leandro and Pleasanton. Bagner Law’s site names Hayward among the towns it serves, and AttorneyBernie.Com offers video consultations. For a family lawyer near me in Hayward, check the address on each card and ask about remote meetings.

What to ask a family lawyer before you hire

  • How do you bill, and is a retainer required before you start?
  • Is my case likely to be contested, and what does that do to the timeline?
  • Who will handle my emails and paperwork day to day?
  • How often will you update me, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Can we meet by video if I cannot get to your office?

Frequently asked questions

Which family and divorce lawyers on this page have a Hayward office?

Law Office of Jonathan Lyvere (Suite 208) and Taylor Solano & Associates (Suite 404) both list addresses at 24301 Southland Dr in Hayward. AttorneyBernie.Com is in Castro Valley, Bagner Law in San Leandro and Ham Family Law in Pleasanton.

Does any firm here take weekly payments instead of a retainer?

One reviewer of AttorneyBernie.Com says the firm did not require a retainer and took on-time weekly payments for services rendered. Confirm the current terms yourself, since billing can change.

Do any of these firms handle more than family law?

Taylor Solano & Associates lists personal injury and probate work on its site, and Google lists estate planning for Jonathan Lyvere’s office. Ham Family Law and Bagner Law list domestic violence restraining orders among their family law services.

What kind of divorce work do Law Office of Jonathan Lyvere’s reviewers describe?

Mostly paperwork-driven cases: reviewers mention filing errors that were corrected and refiled, and divorces finalized within a few months. None of those reviews describes a contested custody trial.

Choosing among them

AttorneyBernie.Com has the largest review base, while Lyvere and Taylor Solano offer Hayward addresses and 5.0 ratings. If your case is contested, book consultations with two firms and compare how they explain fees and next steps.

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