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William Strachan
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Biography
I specialize in complex divorces for middle to high-income clients. I am skilled in handling difficult courtroom cases, and I promise to give you sound, personalized legal advice in a prompt manner.
I understand the difficulties and challenges that you face when going through a divorce, and as a certified Family Law Specialist, I am committed to protecting your interests and those of your children from the beginning of the process to the end.
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Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 30 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of William M. Strachan
17011 Beach Blvd. #900, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Litigation
Posted by JB | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Genuinely good attorney and person
NEW William has been my attorney for over 3 years in a very lengthy very difficult custody case litigation . William has always been available to me when I needed him even on weekends if we needed to prepare for court . He has gone above and beyond what a attorney is and genuinely cares about the ...
Posted by Cathy | December 27, 2013 | Litigation
Excellent Lawyer
I am a previous client of Mr. Strachan and found the comments made by "Run Don't Walk" unfounded. Mr. Strachan answered my questions throughout the difficult process and always called me back when I left a message. He is straight forward with you, no sugar coating about the process. He is profess...
William Strachan's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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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Diamond Tran
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Experience
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.
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