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H. William Edgar is a Riverside-based family law attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in divorce, custody, and support matters throughout Southern California. A lifelong member of the Riverside community, Mr. Edgar attended Arlington High School before earning his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He received his Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1998.
Mr. Edgar is the founder of the Law Offices of H. William Edgar and serves as principal trial attorney. Since 2004, his practice has been devoted exclusively to family law. He handles a wide range of matters, including complex property division, high-conflict custody disputes, and post-judgment modifications. While he works to resolve cases efficiently where appropriate, he maintains an active trial practice and regularly litigates contested matters.
In addition to trial work, Mr. Edgar has experience in appellate practice and has appeared before the California Court of Appeal. He is well-regarded among colleagues and is familiar with the procedures and expectations of courts throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties.
Mr. Edgar understands that family law matters often represent one of the most difficult periods in a client’s life. He provides candid advice, practical guidance, and focused advocacy aimed at achieving workable, long-term solutions.
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28 years
28 years
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$0 first 30 minutes
$ 200-525 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 1998
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3895 12th Street, Riverside, CA, 92501
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41870 Kalmia Street, Suite 115, Murrieta, CA, 92562
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Showing 21 - 25 of 26 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2014
Great Reputable Local Attorney
Attorney Bill Edgar was very professional and knowledgeable. This was a very difficult time for me and my children but Mr. Edgar and his staff were thoughtful and considerate during this sensitive time in my life. I initially retained another local attorney which used half of my retainer doing essent...
Posted by Rachel | March 22, 2013
Great Attorney
I just recently went through a Divorce. Mr.Edgar helped me through the most difficult time in my life, he worked with, by keeping me informed, always ready to answer my quesions in a timely manner. He worked out a payment I could afford, I would highly recommend Mr. William Edgar
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
divorce
I recommend this office, they were very helpful in my divorce and got me what I needed. I wasn't stressed the day that I had to go to court and the day went very smoth. The only thing they failed to do is at the very end my ex has not follow though with the court order and the office has not falked u...
Posted by Robert | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Nightmare
Bill was very enthusiastic and eager to take on my divorce case and collect his retainer fee. He and his team failed miserably. Sending paper work to my soon to be ex with misspellings and improper punctuation. He failed to inform me of my court date. Wouldn't return calls 98% of the time. Didn't...
I believe that this review was made by an opposing party and should be removed. I guess it would be a great review when the opposing party feels compelled to review an attorney
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015
Don't waste your time or money, poor service and attitude.
I chose this attorney based on the reviews but it ended up being a horrible mistake for handling my divorce. He was not attentive to my case, did not provide good advice and he did not review the material I provided him which resulted in him not knowing pertinent details. He and his staff also had t...
"I've worked with Bill on a number of matters and he is always professional and focused on getting the best resolution. He is definitely one of the attorney's you like to have on the other side of a case."
"Mr. Edgar is an excellent attorney. He represents his clients very well, yet is easy to work with and tries to find a solution to the issue between the parties."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bill for several years and have had him as opposing counsel on a number of cases. Bill is a very good attorney. He is knowledgable of the law and a good advocate of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an excellent attorney. He handles his client's matters with both aggression and understanding."
"I endorse Harold. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer.A consumate professional and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
2017
Martindale-nolo, Client Distinction Award
2017
10.0 rating, AVVO
2014
Top Local Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2023 - Present
Managing Attorney, Edgar & Dow
2004 - 2023
Owner, Law Office of H. William Edgar
2000 - 2004
Attorney, Law Office of Deller, Edgar and Porter
1998 - 2000
Attorney, Law Office of H. William Edgar
1996 - 1996
Law Clerk, Orange County Superior Court
2010 - 2012
Riverside County Bar Family Law SectionChairman
After trial, Mother's RFO was denied by the court
1998
JD
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Attorney Fees and Retainer Agreements
2014
2014
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
How to I defend myself from false allegations made by ex to get out of paying alimony?
08 Feb 2019
Can I undo a step parent adoption?
30 Dec 2014
What is the best way to write my declaration for a custody hearing (response to FL-300)? Do I include all evidence?
16 Oct 2014