Steve and his team were professional, highly competent, and responsive in working through my divorce case. I am particularly appreciative of their emphasis on always putting my daughter first. Billing was fair and without unpleasant surprises.

Kyle got me a very fair divorce settlement. He was very thorough, and gave me excellent advice in dealing with my ex. His confidence and reassurance gave me comfort during the long process. The money I spent for his representation up front, compared to what I would have lost without it in the long run was well worth it . I recommend this firm when finances and custody are the main issues as in my case.

I very much appreciated my representation by this firm. I would absolutely recommend Raynor and Farmer as counsel for difficult or contentious divorces. I would not necessarily recommend seeking representation if you are a woman dealing with domestic abuse.
I very much appreciate the work they did for me.

Steve did a fantastic job helping my ex-wife and I navigate a difficult time. He offered highly informed legal advice tempered with practical real-world thinking on what is best for children, fair to each spouse etc. He was always on top of all the details and highly responsive to my calls. He is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in any capacity in my personal and professional life. I highly recommend him for any family law work.

Steve Raynor is an excellent lawyer. I could not have chosen a better one to represent me in a very contentious divorce in 2017/18. His insight into what was really going on in my particular divorce was spot on (I had spent a year of good-faith efforts in so-called “collaborative divorce” with a different lawyer that turned out to be anything but collaborative). The actions he recommended and that we ultimately took were crucial in ensuring a fair settlement. He worked with a team who took on aspects of the case that were consistent with their skills in order to keep costs down, but he always knew exactly what was going on and took the lead on every substantive part of the case. His insights into the likely strategies of other lawyers in town were surprisingly accurate. He knows the dynamic of divorce extremely well and always provided sound counsel on which approaches were best to take. He is clearly a man of principle and sought a settlement that was truly fair. He isn’t cheap, but if there is a lot at stake, his services are absolutely worth it. I highly recommend him.

Kyle Farmer represented me in 2018/2019 in my divorce from a cheating spouse. Kyle was professional, empathetic, and most importantly cool-headed. Kyle carefully thought through my situation and provided invaluable guidance. He helped me understand how specific Virginia divorce laws applied to my case and execute on my best possible position in my divorce. Kyle helped me make smart decisions in a very difficult time, and he did so with poise and grace. If you are looking for a great divorce attorney in Charlottesville, I strongly recommend considering Kyle.

I worked with Steve and his team across 2017, and I left the experience highly impressed with their abilities, their dedication and work ethic, and their quality and character as people.

I came to appreciate that Steve is one of a rare few lawyers in this area that is truly capable of leading a complex divorce case. My situation included a variety of complicated dimensions, including custody, business, and asset dynamics. Steve and his team were able to distill these complexities and to appropriately consider both collaboration and litigation dynamics. Steve was always wiling and able to give me a balanced counterpoint to my own perspectives, and I came to enjoy our collaborations despite the emotional cauldron that a divorce process presents.

The team sets a high bar of self-expectations on quality and preparation. It was important to me to find a team that would take the effort personally in a sense, and I was always pleased with the level of professionalism, responsiveness, and personal pride they delivered on my behalf. We worked hard together as a team.

Steve may not be the appropriate counsel for all cases, but for complex, multi-faceted puzzles, his experience, even keel, and strong process is superior. He provided excellent counsel in one of the most difficult chapters of my life, and I would easily make the same choice again.

Refused my case with zero explanation or reason.

Steve Raynor’s vast knowledge and legal expertise helped me navigate a very complicated and difficult divorce. His attention to detail meant we were always several steps ahead of opposing counsel. In addition to being a fantastic lawyer, Steve is also a genuinely nice person. He truly cares about his clients.

I wish I could give a negative star but I can't so I'll settle for 1 lousy star. I called the law firm of Raynor and Farmer and was more than willing to put up the money for them to help me with a contract dispute and to sue the other party for lawyer's fees and punitive damages. So imagine my surprise when Steve Raynor called me this morning and was BEYOND rude. He started the conversation in such a defensive manner I was shocked. He proceeded to tell me that I didn't know what I was talking about or what I wanted. When I tried to explain he interrupted me and told me to just answer "yes" or "no". I tried to speak again, to explain the problem, and why I needed a lawyer and he again berates me. I finally, hung up on HIM, in mid-sentence.

Maybe I'm naive, but I didn't think another person could be so hateful to someone else. I know I shouldn't be upset, but to have a grown man behave so ugly to someone who is having problems and looking for good representation is inexcusable. All he had to do was be polite and have some manners. Instead, I was treated poorly. I wonder if he'd stand for someone talking to his mother, wife, or sister the way he spoke to me. I hope this rewiew is read and maybe others will think before calling this law firm.

The one star is for Shannon the very nice lady I spoke with the day before who took my information. She was truly nice and I'm glad Mr. Raynor's poor manners haven't rubbed off on her. Shame on you Raynor and Farmer.

The receptionist was very rude and hang up on me also when I called back STEVE RAYNOR couldn't give me a explanation why he couldn't represent me for someone who suppose to be highly educated seems not to be people savvy at all my money is good like everyone else, would not recommend this place

Steve Raynor represented me for more than two years, through a series of very tangled and contentious domestic and custody-related disputes. I’ve never had a single reason to regret hiring him, and not only because he got optimal results for my child in every one of those episodes, including the one that finally resolved the whole thing. Steve is, across the board, absolutely first-rate: legally a step ahead of the other parties involved, exceptionally well-organized, easy and pleasant to deal with. Given his impressive legal intelligence and expertise and very extensive experience, Steve’s willingness and ability to give clear explanations of the legal/strategic/tactical issues involved was of great value to me. Because the legal issues often involved parenting considerations, Steve’s lively concern for the best interests of my child, and his psychological insight into the child’s perspective, were also extremely valuable to me. So was the premium he put on prompt communication: Steve did everything in a very timely way, which is big stress-reliever in these matters. In sum, I recommend him, without reservation, as a great lawyer and complete professional. I really can’t imagine anyone being any better.

Mr. Raynor was the first lawyer I ever retained and I did not fully appreciate how much he stands out from the rest until I got involved with other lawyers (towards the end of my case the jurisdiction for the remaining divorce issues was moved to a different city due to job-related relocations of all involved parties) and heard some of the complaints my ex-spouse had about her own lawyers. One of Mr. Raynor's important distinctions is his communications policy. At all times I knew the status of my case, received drafts of all communications with the opposing legal counsel and the court until I had approved the final version, and was able to have my questions answered quickly. Mr. Raynor did not run up the fees by pushing for ill-advised or unnecessary litigation but if court hearings are unavoidable you most certainly want him to be the lawyer sitting next to you instead of at your ex-spouse's table.

Despite the complexity of the circumstances surrounding my divorce and the extremely hostile demeanor of the opposing counsel Mr. Raynor kept an even keel and accurately assessed the most promising responses in any given situation. At times, he nudged me forward when the case status warranted a more assertive stance and reeled me back in when I got ahead of myself. Mr. Raynor also excelled at predicting the most likely responses of the judge and meticulously prepared for all eventualities. In the end, we won all litigation and achieved a much better outcome than I had ever hoped for. Mr. Raynor's fees are certainly high for a small town like Charlottesville but not excessively so and, with your entire standard of living and the custody of your children at stake, you will not find anybody better in the region.

Several years ago, Mr. Raynor assisted me with a challenging divorce/custody case. I could scarcely recommend him more highly to anyone in a similar position.

From the start, I was struck by his warm and welcoming demeanor. He carried himself with dignity and courtesy in his interactions with the court and the opposing party, and it was clear to me that he was well respected by the judges and other attorneys.

Mr. Raynor was always accessible - he frequently took my phone calls directly and always responded to e-mails and messages promptly (typically within hours).

Most importantly, while Mr. Raynor has a near-encyclopedic recall of Virginia family law, that knowledge is coupled with wisdom from years of practice. In my experience, his advice always proven sound - even when it clashed with my initial intuition about how certain aspects of my case should be handled. I trust his judgment completely, even to this day.

I don't wish a divorce upon anyone - but should you find yourself in that situation, there is no better attorney to walk with you through that process. I recommend him wholeheartedly.