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Valerie L. Murphy is a certified family law specialist and partner at Cullen & Murphy. Attorney Murphy, a native Southern Californian, who joined Cullen & Murphy as an Associate Attorney in early 2008. Attorney Murphy's legal focus is on family law matters including divorce, termination of domestic partnerships, custody and visitation, establishment of parental relationships (paternity), domestic violence, division of community property, child support and spousal support. Attorney Murphy has also taught Community Property at California Southern Law School.
Attorney Murphy has extensive experience and personal knowledge with issues regarding the United States Military and Family Law. Her experience includes issues relating to divorce, child and spousal support, the Soldier and Sailors Relief act, as well as application of Federal regulations in a family law matter.
Attorney Murphy has over 25 years of experience in family law. She started her legal career as a legal assistant in 1993 before becoming an attorney in 2005. Her legal career has continuously focused on matters involving family law, and she takes great care in providing for clients' legal and emotional needs. Attorney Murphy has extensive legal experience that has been obtained in the private sector with private law firms located in the Riverside area as well as the public sector with the Riverside County Department of Child Support Services.
Attorney Murphy earned her Juris Doctor Degree from California Southern Law School in 2005, where she graduated in the top 1% of her class. She also completed her bachelor's degree in the area of Political Science at California State University, San Bernardino.
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Cullen & Murphy
4094 Chestnut Street
Riverside, CA, 92501
28465 Old Town Front Street, Suite 321
Temecula, CA, 92590
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2005 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 32 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Champion | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2021 |
Best Divorce Lawyers in Temecula [Firm Attorney] | Expertise | 2021 |
Best of The IE: Lawyers Awards | Inland Empire Magazine | 2021 |
Lawyer of Distinction [Firm Attorney] | Lawyers of Distinction | 2021 |
Client Champion - Platinum Distinction | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
Leading Lawyer | Inland Empire Magazine | 2020 |
Industry Leader | Inland Empire Magazine | 2020 |
Lawyer of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2020 |
Best of the Best | Inland Empire Magazine | 2020 |
Client Champion - Platinum Distinction | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
Leading Lawyer | Inland Empire Magazine | 2019 |
Top 10 Family Law Attorney for California | American Jurist Institute | 2018 |
Top 10% Law Firm in Country [Senior Attorney] | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
Senior Attorney at Top Lawyer Firm | Inland Empire Magazine | 2018 |
Senior Attorney at Top Lawyer Firm | Inland Empire Magazine | 2018 |
10 Best Attorneys - California | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Law Lawyers [Firm Attorney] | The National Advocates | 2017 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Divorce Lawyer of the Year 2017-Riverside County [Firm Attorney] | North America News | 2017 |
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys [Firm Attorney] | American Jurist Institute | 2017 |
10 Best Attorney re Client Satisfaction [Firm Attorney] | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Leading Lawyers (Firm Attorney) | Inland Empire Magazine | 2017 |
Top 10 Family Law Firm (Client Satisfaction) [Firm Attorney] | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2017 |
Top 100 Lawyers (Firm Attorney) | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2017 |
Who's Who of the Inland Empire (Firm Attorney) | Inland Empire Magazine | 2017 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Top 10% Law Firm in Country (Firm Attorney) | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017 |
Inland Empire Magazine | Top Lawyer Law Firm (Attorney) | 2017 |
Senior Associate Attorney at Riverside's Top Law Firm | Inland Empire | 2016 |
Top 10 Best Family Law Attorney in California | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2016 |
5.0 Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Top 10 Best Attorney re: Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top 10 Law Firm re: Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2015 |
Senior Associate Attorney at Riverside's Top Law Firm | Inland Empire Magazine | 2015 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2014 |
Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Senior Associate Attorney at Top Lawyer Firm | Inland Empire Magazine | 2014 |
Advanced Application of Community Property | Law Office of Heather Cullen | 2014 |
Senior Associate Attorney at Top Attorney Law Firm | Inland Empire Magazine | 2013 |
Outstanding Client Advocate | Law Office of Heather Cullen | 2013 |
Excellent Provider of Client Service | Law Office of Heather Cullen | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner & Attorney at Law | Cullen & Murphy | 2008 - Present |
Professor | California Southern Law School | 2011 - 2019 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States District Court for the Central District of California | Member | 2013 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2005 - Present |
Riverside County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2005 - Present |
San Bernardino County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Superior Court of California, County of Riverside | Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Guardianship | 2017 |
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside | Memorandum of Points and Authorities re Dismissal of Action | 2016 |
Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino | Memorandum of Points and Authorities re Quash or Order and Change of Venue | 2015 |
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside | Memorandum of Points and Authorities re Division of Omitted Assets | 2015 |
State of California, County of Riverisde | Memorandum of Point and Authorities re Attorney Fees and Sanctions | 2014 |
State of California, County of Riverside | Memorandum of Points and Authorities re Petitioner to Terminate Guardianship | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Southern Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Caliifornia State University, San Bernardino | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Community Property Charges and Credits | 2016 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Community Property | 2016 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Separate Property | 2016 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Real Property | 2016 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Community Property Charges and Credits | 2015 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Separate Property | 2015 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Real Property | 2015 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Community Property | 2015 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Community Property Charges and Credits | 2014 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Real Property | 2014 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Separate Property | 2014 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Community Property | 2014 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Real Property | 2013 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Separate Property | 2013 |
Seminar: California Southern School of Law | Community Property | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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IRMO of Smith (Name replaced to protect Client) | Client obtained permanent restraining order while maintaining custody (including move-away) and increase in support |
IRMO of Jones (Name replaced to protect Client) | Status judgment granted. Primary physical custody of children with both child and spousal support. Attorney fees award granted. |
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Catherine Schwartz, Family Attorney on Aug 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Murphy is an excellent attorney who is highly skilled in family law matters. I highly recommend her.
Richard Lawson, Family Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ms. Murphy. She is an excellent resource for family law matters in her community. You are well-served with Ms. Murphy on your side.
Alexandria Jaquay, Family Attorney on Jul 14, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker
Attorney Murphy is dedicated to provided excellent family law representation. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and is knowledgeable in all areas of family law from a simple divorce to a highly contested custody matter. Attorney Murphy is a pleasure to work with because her breadth of knowledge is so vast as she is able to apply the law clearly and precisely to her cases.
Mariana Hevia-Cockrell, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 3, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Lindsey Alverson, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 8, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Murphy provides thoughtful, educated and experienced answers to the questions provided herein. Attorney Murphy provides a needed service by providing voluntary and free legal assistance to the individuals herein who are in need of immediate legal answers.
Walter Hnot,, Child support Attorney on Apr 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Valerie is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Gregory Cade, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Valerie is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With her extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, she is bound to invest her time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity.
Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, Family Attorney on Sep 9, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is well respected in the community.
Giacomo Behar, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Kris Crawford, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Valerie is a very competent and compassionate attorney. As well as helping residents in her community she also teaches law students Community Property.
Alexander Segal, Family Attorney on Feb 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Valerie Lee Murphy is a solid, knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney in a very difficult state. I recommend her without hesitation.
Renee Hykel Cuddy, Child support Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Ms. Murphy. She is a smart and detail-oriented family law attorney who contributes very thoughtful responses in our community. She will go the extra mile for your case.
Pascal Schunk, Family Attorney on Jan 31, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. Valerie provides thoughtful, educated and experienced answers to the questions posted.
Matthew Lenza, Family Attorney on Jan 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Valerie is spot on with her answers in the AVVO community and is easily endorsed.
Amanda Naples, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Attorney Murphy is a skilled advocate and represents each of her clients with knowledge and experience.
Mark Murad, Unknown Attorney on Mar 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Rachel Laborde, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Atty. Murphy. She is a fierce and knowledgeable attorney who is dedicated to her client's best interest.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Feb 5, 2015
Relationship: Other
Hardworking and determined. I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
George Limbeck, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Atty. Murphy. She is a well respected and knowledgeable attorney.
Kelsi Cottle, Family Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Atty. Murphy is knowledgeable and compassionate about her client's needs.
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