William Strachan

William Strachan

4.3
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at Huntington Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

17011 Beach Blvd. #900, Huntington Beach, CA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 34%

Family Law Representation You Can Count On

34%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 30 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William M. Strachan

17011 Beach Blvd. #900, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647

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William Strachan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

RUN DONT WALK!!!!!

RUN DONT WALK!! I hired this lawyer without doing my homework, expensive lesson! The first red flag should have been that anything you find on the internet about this lawyer is extremely recent! Hmmm? In my opinion he was extremely difficult to communicate and work with. On the few occasions I did... see or talk to him, he was scattered and all over the place. He NEGLECTED to inform me of a court date, and sent me into mediation with NO guidance or direction, or even explained to me what to expect! Then YELLED at me when he seen the mediation agreement!! Needless to say relationship terminated! I retained him with almost a $6k retainer, he refunded less than $3k and only represented me for a couple of months. Again expensive lesson! Would I recommend william strachan?? To no one EVER!!

Posted by Lorraine | September 17, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

William M. Strachan - Ethical, Detail Oriented, Expert in Family Law

My experience with William Strachan was great. He handled my divorce from my husband of over 10 years. It was an extremely difficult situation because my ex-husband's attorney kept mistakes. Bill was able to identify all these mistakes and argue in court about rules of court and law. He was very orga...nized and thorough. My court paperwork was perfect. Bill has a great work ethic and is detail oriented. One of the things that impressed me most was how ethical and fair he was. Our case was so strong that my ex-husband agreed to settle out of court for a short term payment of spousal support. I was able to protect my retirement, which is practically unheard of in the dissolution of a long term marriage. I am totally satisfied with the service I received and recommend him strongly.

Posted by Megan Maxwell | March 03, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

There for the long haul...

I cannot fathom navigating the complexities of my three year divorce case with anyone but Bill! He has counseled, calmed, and directed me... when I might potentially damage my case. He stood by me even through financial crises. And while my case isn't over, I know the outcome will be the best poss...ible. I've recommended Bill to several friends struggling with family law issues. And I know they will be in good hands,

Posted by Mason | January 14, 2014 | Family

Hitting Home Runs

Attorney William Strachan has been representing me for nearly a year now. He has been a tremendous help since the day I first called him. After meeting him at his office I new he was the right attorney for me. During a difficult time in my life, his 25+ years of experience, knowledge and ease of nego...tiating the court system, gave me the assurance we were doing everything we could to achieve my goals. After working with him for some time I began to understand that it is a team effort. Being involved in the case is just as important as having a good attorney. He took the time to explain the issues and what he needed from me. His patience, skill, and personable demeanor kept me involved and gave me the tools I needed for the long haul. If you find yourself in need of good family law attorney don't hesitate to give William M. Strachan a call. I am glad I did.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Best Possible Attorney

The previous negative review could not be more off base. Mr. Strachan has represented me since 1995 in a divorce case in which my ex-husband has come back numerous times to attempt to have my settlement changed. Mr. Strachan has always been there for me both in person when I lived in California, and ...since I moved to another state. He has worked diligently every single time we had to go back to court. More importantly, he was won each and every time. He's been patient when I've been in a panic, has always explained everything that needed explaining, and answered any question I've had. If I called him when he was with a client or in court, he called me back as soon as he could. And his fees were less than what my ex was paying his attorney! As for the charge that his paralegal did "...all the work..." that is also untrue. Yes, the paralegal does a great deal, but that's what they are trained to do. There are only so many hours in a day which includes meeting with other clients and going to court. No attorney could do everything which is why there are paralegals. And his paraglegal is also the best. If there were more than 5 stars to give Mr. Strachan, I would give him more than 5 stars. You will not find a better attorney than William Strachan.

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William Strachan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patricia Hendrickson

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Strachan. He's that rare professional: completely honest, prepared and thoroughly knowledgeable in our field. He's held in high regard by the judges not only in this county, but in other counties. And if he cannot help a client, he will tell them so they don't waste their money tilting at windmills. He delivers."

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Audrey Oliver

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill Strachan is a professional, honest and straight forward attorney. He's thoroughly knowledgeable in the law, and has outstanding trial skills."

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Diamond Tran

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill and I worked on a matter together and his many years of experience and depth of knowledge were very helpful in achieving positive results for my clients. He is a great advocate."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2011

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2006

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2001

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1986

Honors: American Jurisprudence Award, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, 1986

Work Experience

2002 - 2007

Associate, Law Offices Of Dorothy L. Carfrae

1997 - 1998

JUDGE PRO TEM, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT/TORRANCE

1995 - 2002

Senior Litigator, Kelly Hammers

1993 - 1994

Managing Attorney, Jacoby & Meyers

1989 - 1993

Associate, Law Offices Patterson & Neavitt & Berry

1987 - 1989

Staff Attorney, Jacoby & Meyers

Associations

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

California State Bar Custody Committee

Santa Monica Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the Marriage of Christopher and Deborah Cooper Condon

court ordered a travel trust in which Mr. Condon paid a portion of the court ordered support for Ms. Condon into the trust. The trust proceeds were then used to pay for the travel expense incurred by the children for custodial exchanges.

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Education

1986

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Albion College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Family Law and Custody Litigation Course

Lecturer

Languages

English

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