William C. Halsey

William C. Halsey

also known as Bill Halsey

4.7
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 49 years

Family Lawyer at Oceanside, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

2424 Vista Way, Suite 320, Oceanside, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010
See Details

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Divorce, High-Asset Divorce, Property Division (including business holdings, retirement), Spousal Support, Child Support, Child Custody and Visitation, Domestic Abuse and Restraining Orders, Paternity, Guardianship, Prenup and Postnup Agreements.

51 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 25%

See above "Family" section. Also applicable: Military divorces and separation of assets, military retirements, 10/10/10 Rule, 20/20/20 Rule, Military Support Garnishments

51 years

25%
Child Custody 20%

Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Paternity, DCSS cases, Domestic Abuse, Guardianship, Step-Parent Adoptions

51 years

20%
Personal Injury 15%

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Animal Attacks/Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Defective Products, Property Owner Negligence, Inadequate Security.

51 years

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

DUI, Fraud and Theft, Conspiracy, Theft, Burglary, Possession of Drugs, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Insurance Fraud, Assault, Battery

51 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 49 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Location

William C. Halsey, Attorney at Law

2424 Vista Way, Suite 320, Oceanside, CA, 92054

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

William C. Halsey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (1)
1 star (0)

Posted by Danniella | January 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommended

Mr. Halsey and his entire staff are exceptional in their work and in communication and understanding. I have been using Mr. Halsey for over a year and he has most certainly succeeded and helped me with every case and matter presented to him. I have referred many friends to him that have also had succ...essful cases. He has worked with me on payments and made it very easy for me to continue using him and his staff. I highly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest and straightforward

From start to finish, Mr. Halsey and his legal staff treated me with respect and a sincere sense of personability. Whenever I had a question regarding my case, I was able to reach him or his staff by telephone, email, or in person. I never felt mislead, misinformed, or taken advantage of. My overall ...experience with Mr. Halsey and his staff met all my expectations. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One Of A Kind!

Bill is a one of a kind man. Unlike other attorneys, Bill will shoot straight from the hip and let you know if he can help you or not. He keeps Everything in perspective and is passionate about helping his clients. Since I've hired Bill, I have referred 3-4 others who have retained his services as we...ll. If anyone is ever in need of an attorney for any reason, Bill should be your first call!

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you

Mr. Halsey represented me in my divorce case a couple of years ago and it was a blessing to know that Mr. Halsey was also a former Marine Corps Jag Officer. He is upfront and straight forward with his advice as I expected. He has an excellent knowledge of the law and make me feel like he always had m...y best interest in mind. It was a blessing to know that he was in my corner to help me through the legal process and ensure that I receive a fair settlement. In my case he did exactly that. Thank you Mr.Halsey and your staff, I greatly appreciated all your hard work and would highly recommend Mr. Halsey law office to anyone seeking legal counsel.

Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I Only Regret Not Hiring Him Sooner

I was the victim of domestic violence at the hands of my wife. After some time, I began the process of going through a complicated divorce and custody battle. Before I found out about Mr. Halsey, I attained very poor legal represententation. This was my first time dealing with the court system in any... capacity, so I did not know how to properly vet an attorney before retaining their services. Unfortunately, my ignorance cost me dearly in the beginning. Despite having all the evidence and witnesses, my previous counsel's lack of ability to PRESENT the preponderance of evidence I had, ultimately led to the Temporary Restraining Order, (TRO), to be dismissed. This made the outlook of my case very bleak. Mr. Halsey and his outstanding team were professional and always accessible via phone and email. He gave me expert, timely advice. Thanks to Mr. Halsey and his legal assistant's tireless efforts, the judge reversed the recommendation of an unfavorable mediation report, which resulted in me gaining primary physical custody of my daughter. After many discouraging previous visits to court, including preparing for an emergency ex-parte hearing over a holiday weekend, and a stressful mediation, Mr. Halsey graciously accepted my case. He came to the rescue and was willing to fight what seemed like a previous 'lost cause' case. I can't thank him and his assistant enough for their wisdom, guidance, and hard work.

See All Client Reviews

William C. Halsey's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse William
Rahul Aggarwal headshot
Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

Dahann Robinson headshot
Dahann Robinson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Halsey is a very knowledgeable and reasonable attorney."

Michelle Louise Blair headshot
Michelle Blair

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Halsey is very knowledgeable and always professional."

Maria Yurevna Taylor headshot
Maria Taylor

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Halsey is a very knowledgeable attorney with a lot of experience. I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Allen Fischer headshot
Michael Fischer

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill always advocates for his client while avoiding unnecessary litigation and cost. Always very candid and honest."

Gabriel Pene headshot
Gabriel Pene

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I don't really use Avvo very much but I appreciate the endorsement and am happy to offer my endorsement as well. I, too, appreciate the candor and integrity you demonstrate in your practice."

Heidi Dionne Collier headshot
Heidi Collier

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Attorney Halsey as an extremely knowledgeable family law attorney. He is very professional and personable as well."

View All Endorsements
Dahann Robinson headshot
Dahann Robinson

Family lawyer

Michelle Louise Blair headshot
Michelle Blair

Family lawyer

Maria Yurevna Taylor headshot
Maria Taylor

Unknown lawyer

Erica Bloom headshot
Erica Bloom

Family lawyer

Kathryn Anne Anderson headshot
Kathryn Anderson

Family lawyer

Gabriel Pene headshot
Gabriel Pene

Family lawyer

Richard Lawrence Duquette headshot
Richard Duquette

Criminal defense lawyer

Michael Allen Fischer headshot
Michael Fischer

Family lawyer

Heidi Dionne Collier headshot
Heidi Collier

Child custody lawyer

Craig Richard Van Thiel headshot
Craig Van Thiel

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2010

updated on 10/28/2022

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2019

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

1981

Honorable Discharge, Armed Forces of the United States of America

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Founding Attorney, Law Offices of William C. Halsey

1976 - 1981

JAG, United States Marine Corps

Associations

1976 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Member

1976 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1976 - Present

United States Court of Military Appeals

Member

1976 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Duffy v. City of Oceanside

Reversed Decision

See More Legal Cases

Education

1976

Naval Justice School

1975

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1969

Officers' Basic School

1967

Cerritos Junior College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

n/a

n/a

Publications

2001

The Update - San Diego Defense Lawyers Assocation The Bottom Line

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline
    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010
    Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution