Todd Phillip Coulston

Todd Phillip Coulston

3.3
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

20281 SW Birch Street, First Floor, Newport Beach, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

The Law Offices of Burch, Coulston & Shepard, LLP

20281 SW Birch Street, First Floor, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Todd Phillip Coulston's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2022

This attorney has been charged with a felony.

This attorney has been charged with a felony. The felony matter is pending in Orange County Superior Court (Case No. 22HF1423).

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

RUN!

I hired Todd and his assistant Chris back in 2016/2017 for representation for a dissolution of marriage and child custody order. It become more and more apparent every day how bad of a deal I got. Yes, I was able to get my divorce finalized but there was no parenting plan developed and the mom made... out quite well in the deal. It seems like Todd and Chris just kinda sat back and let my ex-wife and her lawyer get everything they wanted and I got shafted in the end. I would never hire him ever again and I caution anyone who ever does to maybe even have his work reviewed by a more skilled attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2018

run don't walk away from this atty!

I believe this Attorney tried to practice independently and it was a MAJOR FAIL! Todd and his "assistant Chris are great together. Neither cares about the client, all about the money. Todd is CLUELESS with regard to the law. Very unorganized, never returns phone calls. Chris, is just rude and try's t...o talk down to people. I wonder how a firm like this can condone, and allow these two to remain under there roof? Please trust me when I say RUN, run fast to any other atty!

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Helpful & thorough:

Todd & his Legal Asst. Chris have been very helpful & thorough in their handling of my very complicated, & on-going divorce. With recommendations for other specialists who were also involved in this divorce process. Divorce is never without complications & frustration. They both helped make the lega...l process understandable.

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Awesome lawyer

Todd and his assistant Chris are amazing. Todd represented me in a very contentious multi-state divorce case. My calls and emails were always returned promptly. Thank you for caring about me and my kids and fighting for us in court.

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Todd Phillip Coulston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Walter McKeague

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas McClintock

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Todd is a very knowledgeable and ethical attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2023

updated on 02/12/2026

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Burch, Coulston & Shepard, LLP

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Orange County Bar Association

Member

William P. Gray Legion Lex Inn of Cour

Member

Orange County Community Council

Member

Irvine Chamber of Commerce

Member

South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce

Member

Education

1999

Santa Clara Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of California - Irvine

Undergraduate

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