Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Family lawyers provide legal representation to individuals or families regarding issues such as adoption, children’s rights, divorce, and estates and trusts. Family law is a multifaceted field in which lawyers work on both civil and criminal cases. Family lawyers work as solo practitioners and for law firms, nonprofit organizations, public defender’s offices, legal services offices, state’s attorney’s offices, public guardian’s offices, and departments of children and family services.
Minimum Education Level
Law DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Organized
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Partner, or Solo Practitioner, or Judge, or Law Professor
Supervising or Managing Attorney
Family Lawyer
Law Clerk or Intern
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