Brian Richard Dow

Brian Dow is a California family law attorney with Edgar & Dow, where he represents individuals and families throughout Riverside County and Southern California in a wide range of family law matters. His practice includes divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, domestic violence restraining orders, property division, paternity actions, and post-judgment modifications and enforcement proceedings.

A graduate of the University of California, Riverside, Mr. Dow earned his bachelor's degree magna cum laude before receiving his Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School. Since being admitted to the State Bar of California in 2012, he has devoted his practice exclusively to California family law.

Mr. Dow believes that every client deserves direct access to the attorney handling their case. He personally manages each matter from inception through trial, providing consistent representation and strategic guidance throughout every stage of the legal process. Whether negotiating a settlement or litigating a contested matter in court, he is committed to protecting his clients' interests and helping them achieve practical, long-term solutions.

His experience includes high-conflict custody disputes, move-away cases, child and spousal support, domestic violence proceedings, complex property division, and enforcement of existing court orders. He regularly appears before the Riverside County Superior Court and other courts throughout Southern California, advocating for clients in both negotiated resolutions and contested hearings and trials.

Clients appreciate Mr. Dow's approachable personality, responsiveness, and accessibility. He understands that family law cases often involve some of the most important decisions a person will ever make, and he believes clients should always understand what is happening in their case. He takes the time to explain the law, answer questions promptly, and develop legal strategies tailored to each client's individual goals and circumstances.

Raised in Corona del Mar, California, Mr. Dow now resides in Riverside. Outside the office, he enjoys golfing, playing pickleball, and taking advantage of Southern California's outdoor lifestyle.