Name: William Paul Bratton
Address: 4046 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA, 92501-3537, US
Telephone: +1 (951) 900-3258
Price range: $ 495-650 per hour
Rating: 5.0

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Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Mediation ... +2 more

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Property Division, and Domestic Violence.

32 years

40%

Family 30%

32 years

30%

Mediation 15%

32 years

15%

Alimony 10%

32 years

10%

Guardianship 5%

32 years

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 495-650 per hour

Payment Methods

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Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

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Location

Bratton Razo & Lord

(951) 684-9010

Fax

4046 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA, 92501-3537

BrattonFamilyLaw.com

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William Paul Bratton's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Honesty and Integrity

I called Mr. Bratton after doing a lot of online searching for a highly recommended family law attorney. I have a lot of experience in dealing with attorneys over the may years in both personal and in business matters. One thing that really stood out was our first interview: Mr. Bratton gave some gr...eat advice, he stated, "if you and the other party are able to work this matter out without involving us attorneys, as well as the legal system into your lives, you'll save yourselves a lot of time and money." You realized that he wasn't just here to take on another client for the sake of a retainer and billable hours. I chose to retain Mr. Bratton. He was honest, he was very straight forward and didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, but gave me real information. I ended up with a deal I could live with. The matter was resolved and I am pleased to leave a great review.

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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

Bill Bratton handled my divorce/custody case. I was completely stressed out before my consultation wondering how I was supposed to support my kids in my situation. Bill put my mind at ease and explained how the process would go. I still had plenty of worry throughout the process, but his knowledge an...d professionalism continued to put my mind at ease. I continue to go to Bill for legal advice because he is honest and trustworthy. Divorce can be quite costly, but you get what you pay for. Bill Bratton is worth every penny and you won’t regret choosing him as your lawyer.

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Posted by Mehreen | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best decision I made!

My very long divorce/custody court battle began in December 2016. I hired a basic attorney and she wasn't in it for me and my children. She was in it for the money. Upon reading what seemed like a million yelp reviews it seemed like most attorneys bill you for everything and take months/years to reso...lve anything...why? Because they can! I had to present myself in court once and although my brother's attorney friend helped prepare me for the task I don't think anyone can fully prepare for something like that. Judges DO like to speak to LAWYERS. If one side has an attorney no matter how valid your points are the judge WILL give the attorney more respect and time to speak. #fact My first time meeting Mr. Bratton I KNEW he was the attorney for me. He was assertive and to the point. I could tell he knew what he was saying and doing. He walked in to court like a boss and his demeanor demanded respect. I know my ex and his attorney felt intimidated by Mr. Bratton now handling my case. He looked at everything and fought for what was right. He told me what to expect and he got me out of a few very nasty situations by dealing directly with the opposing counsel. Most importantly I trusted Mr. Bratton with my custody agreement. Without saying too much let's just say he was 100% right about everything. He has dealt with so many divorce custody cases and he can smell bs from a million miles away....if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and walks like a duck...IT'S A DUCK! In the end Mr. Bratton wrapped up everything in less than a year of being on my case. I had the most peace of mind during the time he spent on my case. He was honest with me and he called me right away when I had a question about something. He is a good man and he is great at what he does. He is not just doing it to make money (even though he loves to travel, lol) Overall: 1. Is he expensive? YES, rightfully so. It did cost a lot...but he is qualified and you're paying for top notch service. It goes hand in hand. You want the best, be willing to pay the price. It depends on how much your case means to you. 2. What to expect- you will be billed for the emails and phone calls so be careful when you're making calls. They deduct from the retainer so make sure you really need that information. Otherwise trust who you're paying the big bucks to! 3. My experience - Mr. Bratton is my lifelong attorney if I ever need one. He and his staff are beyond helpful and friendly. Understand it's their livelihood and your life. Ideally two parents should figure out what's best for their children but when that seems impossible because one side simply wants to fight...trust that there will be a fight. Just hire the best to fight for you! Mr. Bratton knew I'd put NO price on fighting for my children; however he didn't prolong my case just to make that money. And that is what I respect him for most. He didn't take advantage of my situation just for his own benefit. If you're serious about hiring someone good then go hire him! Trust me....YOU WILL be happy when you do! Your peace of mind is more important than a few thousand dollars...remember his boss status in court will probably end up saving you in the long run...if you hire some random attorney not only will he/she not be known in the courts but you'll end up paying so much more in the long run! It's a win win if you hire Mr. Bratton! Thank you Mr. Bratton for all that you did for me and my children. God bless you!

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Posted by Bonnie | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Awesome attorney

I hired Bill for a very complex and challenging custody issue I was dealing with. Bill supported me in the best possible manner he could and gave me sound legal advice. He is well respected in the court system and did an excellent job representing me in court. What I found unique about Bill besides ...his astute legal skill set, is his ability to be kind, empathetic and realistic with me allowing me to make the best choices for my situation. He also gave me realistic choices that allowed me to make fiscally prudent decisions for myself and my future.I always felt that he put my best interest first. He is always responsive to his clients and is supported by an excellent office team that truly cares about you. I would strongly recommend hiring him to manage any family law situation.

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Posted by S | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hire the attorney respected by clients, judges, attorneys

The last thing I ever hoped to do was hire a family law attorney to handle my own divorce. However, when I needed to hire an attorney, I knew exactly who to call. The reason I knew who to call is because I am a fellow attorney in the local legal community. Watching Bill Bratton handle my divorce m...ade me understand exactly why everyone told me that he is so highly regarded by other attorneys and judges. First, Mr. Bratton brings the utmost candor to court. What this means is that, in a close situation, the judge will know that Mr. Bratton has ensured to the best of his ability that the facts he's presenting are accurate. Judges are very busy, and appreciate knowing that they can trust Mr. Bratton. Indeed, Mr. Bratton's signature on your legal pleadings will tell the court and the opposing party that there is a solid legal and factual foundation for the relief being requested. When you hire Mr. Bratton, you are hiring someone who has earned his reputation over decades of practice. Second, I found Mr. Bratton to be very realistic in his expectations to a client like me. As a party to a divorce, there are parts of the law that may have presumptions that I don't like or procedural mechanisms that I think are unfair in my case. While Mr. Bratton may share his sympathy, he never filled me with unrealistic expectations. Third, Mr. Bratton keeps a cordial relationship with what seems like almost every attorney in the Inland family law community. This comes very easily to him based on his outgoing and respectful personality. What this means to me as a client is that the billings on his invoices will be reasonably incurred, rather than being the product of unfortunate personality clashes between attorneys paid for by the clients. Finally, Mr. Bratton has a very sharp memory, recalling even the most minute facts about my case. There will be no question that you are not just a number or retainer check to a skilled legal practitioner who enjoys the practice of law like Mr. Bratton. Well I wish I never had to hire a family law attorney, I'm glad I didn't make a bad situation worse by hiring the wrong attorney. As an attorney myself, I know the importance of hiring someone who knows both the law and the judge.

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William Paul Bratton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Westover

Family lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill is a total professional and, certainly, a worthy opponent. He fights hard, is fair, and honest."

Paul Eads

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had prior cases with Mr. Bratton and he is very knowledgeable and assertive in advocating for his client. A worthy adversary indeed."

Heidi Romeo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bratton is truly the consummate professional. He is a highly experienced litigator. He seeks to explore settlement opportunities before engaging in litigation. He is respected by his peers and judicial officers."

Nakesha Ruegg

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christopher Abernathy

Family lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Bill Bratton. Bill is an exceptional attorney. He is well versed in the law and has an outstanding presence in the courtroom. Moreover, Bill is well respected by his colleagues and the local bench."

Vincent Garcia

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An exceptional attorney who zealously represents his clients. I've had the good fortune of knowing William for over 25 years both personally and professionally. He is trustworthy and a thoughtful person. He has the reputation for thoughtful and honest interaction with everyone. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

Keith Dolnick

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Kristen Holstrom

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an asset to out legal community."

Michael Young

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He works hard and is aggressive in representing his clients. He works diligently to resolve cases in a timely matter and achieve good results for his clients."

Richard Kennedy

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a great attorney who places his client's interests at the forefront of his cases. Would not hesitate to select him as counsel."

Kirby Combs

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Harold Edgar

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bratton is one of the my experienced and professional lawyers in the area. I would highly recommended him."

Catherine Schwartz

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Shauna Albright

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse William Bratton. He is highly knowledgeable, is an excellent advocate on behalf of his clients and has an impeccable reputation."

Sanjay Sobti

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Gerald Maggio

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill Bratton is a consummate professional, very prepared, and a strong advocate for the clients that he has represented in cases where he has been my opposing counsel, and also someone who is able to work with counsel to reach a negotiated resolution of cases where such settlement is in the best interests of the parties."

Donald Cripe

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an outstanding attorney. As a former Accountant, he brings with him special skills that can serve family law clients very well. Additionally, Bill is a real gentleman to work with. I recommend Bill highly."

Jeffrey Sissung

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

James Madden

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. William Bratton epiomizes the pinnacle of the legal community in his knowledge, professionalism and ethics. I would absolutely recommend him for any type of family law litigation regardless of the complexity."

Gary DuFour

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"A consumate professional and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended."

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Laura Rosauer

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Attorney of the Year - Riverside County, Tri-Bar Association

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished rating, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

Recognition of Service, Riverside County Superior Court

1997

Recognition of Service, Riverside County Superior Court

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Work Experience

1994 - Present

Senior Partner, Bratton & Razo

1986 - 1994

Vice President of Operations, Bratton Enterprises

1983 - 1985

District Sales Manager, Fleetwood Enterprises

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Associations

2016 - Present

San Bernardino Bar Association

2008 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Inland Empire

Member

2008 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar Of California

Member

1994 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2011 - 2011

Riverside Superior Court

Elkins Task Force

1996 - 2012

Riverside County Superior Court

Pro bono attorney for children

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Sample of Legal Cases

Smith V. Jones

Move Away Denied

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Education

1994

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Univ of California Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2015

Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Ethics In Family Law

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Languages

English

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William Paul Bratton

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

Location

Bratton Razo & Lord

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