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Find Family Law Attorneys Near You in Washington, DC
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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Washington, DC
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Showing 20 family law attorneys in Washington, DC
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Capital Family & Divorce Law Group
409 7th St NW #200, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 979-9870 divorcefirm.net
Lopez Law Firm PLLC
1200 18th St NW #700, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 769-0505 lopezlawfirmdc.com
The Law Offices of David Stein
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW #900, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 434-8162 familylawdc.com
Carolyn Goodman, Attorney at Law
2000 P St NW #500, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 775-8423 goodlawdc.com
Law Office of Sebastian Krop, PLLC
1330 New Hampshire Ave NW #111, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 210-9569 kroplegal.com
Barkat Law Firm
2001 L St NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 276-1167 barkatlaw.com
Garner Law PLLC
1717 K St NW #900, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 627-6809 garnerlawpllc.com
Zamani & Associates PLLC
2121 K St NW #900, Washington, DC 20037
(202) 510-9112 zamaniassociates.com
P. A. Davis Law Office LLC (Washington, D.C.)
1325 G St NW #500, Washington, DC 20005
(844) 350-8343 pdavislawoffice.com
Law Offices of Jeffrey N. Markowicz
700 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 897-4997 markowiczlaw.com
Jesse A Gadson Law Offices
1801 Columbia Rd NW # 204, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 518-0178 jgadsonatty.com
MKFL: International Family Law
1717 K St NW #900, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 571-5667 mkfamily.law
G. Best Husband Law, PLLC
300 New Jersey Ave NW #300, Washington, DC 20001
(844) 640-6100 gbesthusbandlaw.com
DC Affordable Law Firm
1717 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 844-5430 dcaffordablelaw.org
The Fathers' Rights Firm
1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW suite 400, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 932-8754 fathersrightsfirm.com
District Family Law
1000 Connecticut Avenue, 1717 K St NW NW, #900, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 450-5880 districtfamilylaw.com
Potomac Family Law
1025 Connecticut Ave NW #1000, Washington, DC 20036
(301) 375-0483 potomacfamilylaw.com
The Law Firm of J.M. Williams
1101 Connecticut Ave NW #450, Washington, DC 20036
Family law attorneys in Washington, District of Columbia handle cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, and property division. DC family courts follow local statutes such as the DC Code, which includes specific residency requirements for divorce filings. An attorney can guide you through the unique legal procedures of the District of Columbia court system.
What Does a Family Law Attorney in Washington Cost?
Typical costs for a family law attorney in the District of Columbia range from 250 to 600 dollars per hour. Many attorneys require a retainer between 3,000 and 10,000 dollars depending on the complexity of the case. Simple uncontested divorces may cost less, while contested custody cases can be much more expensive. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a family law attorney in Washington DC do?
A family law attorney in DC handles legal matters like divorce, child custody, spousal support, and adoption. They represent clients in DC Superior Court and help with negotiations and paperwork.
How long do you need to live in DC before filing for divorce?
To file for divorce in the District of Columbia, you or your spouse must have lived in DC for at least six months before filing. This residency requirement is set by DC Code Section 16-902.
What factors does a DC court consider for child custody?
DC courts decide custody based on the best interest of the child. Factors include the childs relationship with each parent, each parents ability to care for the child, and the childs adjustment to home and school.
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