Divorce · Houston
Top Divorce Lawyers in Houston
Divorce lawyers handle the legal end of a marriage: dividing property and debts, spousal support, and arrangements for children. This list compares 21 divorce lawyers practising in Houston on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 13 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 21
- 15 verified licences
- 71%
- average years in practice
- 10
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Aisha Byrne
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Quill & Fairfax LLP25 yrs in practice4.4(11)DivorceSpeaks English, French
- 2
Wei Rourke
VerifiedPartner
Calder Law Group25 yrs in practice4.5(1)DivorceChild CustodyCriminal Defense+1 moreSpeaks English, Korean
- 3
- 4
Victor A. Sorensen
VerifiedSenior Associate
Fairfax & Hale LLP34 yrs in practice4.2(18)EmploymentCriminal DefenseDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Hindi
- 5
- 6
- 7
Diego Adeyemi
VerifiedOf Counsel
Fairfax & Hale LLP32 yrs in practice4.1(18)EmploymentCriminal DefenseDivorceSpeaks English, Tagalog
- 8
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- 10
- 11
Omar Ramirez
VerifiedManaging Partner
Fairfax & Hale LLP17 yrs in practice4.5(19)Personal InjuryDivorce - 12
Victor Rossi
Out of datePrincipal Lawyer
Linden Law Group26 yrs in practice5.0(1)EmploymentDivorceReal EstateSpeaks English, Hindi
- 13
Malik Ibarra
Out of dateFounding Attorney
Holt & Brook LLP3 yrs in practice4.8(12)DivorceEmploymentFamily+1 moreSpeaks English, Russian
- 14
Amara Nordstrom
VerifiedSenior Associate
Wyatt & Thorne LLP8 yrs in practice3.5(1)Criminal DefenseDivorceSpeaks English, Portuguese
- 15
David Byrne
VerifiedManaging Partner
Calder Law Group11 yrs in practicePersonal InjuryBusinessDivorceSpeaks English, Portuguese
- 16
Ines Rossi
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
Thorne Law Group15 yrs in practice3.6(6)DivorcePersonal InjurySpeaks English, Korean
- 17
Ethan Abernathy
VerifiedSenior Associate
Vance & Harrow LLP8 yrs in practiceFamilyDivorcePersonal Injury - 18
Olivia Rahman
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Vance & Harrow LLP3 yrs in practice4.7(11)FamilyCriminal DefenseDivorce - 19
Felix Castellano
PendingPartner
Marlow & Holt LLP5 yrs in practice3.9(4)DivorceChild CustodyFamilySpeaks English, Korean
- 20
Anika Patel
UnverifiedManaging Partner
Prescott Law Group17 yrs in practice4.4(11)FamilyChild CustodyDivorce+1 more - 21
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Houston legal resources
- State Bar of Texas
Find-a-lawyer directory with licence status.
- Houston Bar Association
Lawyer referral service and community programmes.
Choosing a divorce lawyer
Look for someone who regularly appears in the family courts where your case will be heard, and ask how they approach negotiation versus litigation. Ask for a written fee agreement and an estimate of total cost, not only the hourly rate. If your finances are complex (a business, pensions, property abroad), ask whether the lawyer works with forensic accountants or valuers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
Not always. Many jurisdictions allow people to file uncontested divorces themselves, but a lawyer can review the settlement so that property, pension and support terms are complete and enforceable.
How are divorce lawyers usually paid?
Most charge by the hour against an upfront retainer. Some offer fixed fees for uncontested matters. Contingency fees are generally not permitted in divorce cases.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
A summary of assets and debts, recent tax returns, any existing agreements (such as a prenuptial agreement) and a list of questions about timing, cost and strategy.