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Catherine M. Goodrow is a Certified Family Law Specialist, and has been in private practice since 1999. She is a partner in the Law Offices of Presley & Goodrow, A Law Partnership, where she practices in the area of family law exclusively. Ms. Goodrow received her B.S. degree in research psychology from California State University, Long Beach and her J.D. degree from Western State University, Fullerton. She co-authored an article published in the Orange County Lawyer Magazine entitled “Rebutting the Custody Evaluation” regarding child custody evaluations and Evidence Code sections 730 and 733. Recently, she taught a seminar for the National Business Institute entitled “Family Law From A to Z”. In 2014, she joined colleagues in Italy to present a family law seminar, "Love American Style." She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association (member, Family Law Section), the State Bar of California (member, Family Law Section), the American Bar Association (member, Family Law Section), Lex Romana (Italian Bar Association) and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS). As a partner at Presley & Goodrow, Ms. Goodrow assisted Wilma Presley, the first Director of the Orange County Chapter of ACFLS, in establishing the Orange County Chapter. She is currently a member of the long range planning committee of the Orange County Chapter of the ACFLS.
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Acquired: 1999
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333 City Boulevard West Suite 1420, Orange, CA, 92868
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Posted by Sheryl | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Supportive from start to finish!
Catherine was such an amazingly supportive counsel when I was at the worst point in my life...divorcing with 1 and 3 year olds. She gave great advise and has helped me through the years in dealing with a deadbead dad ex. She gave the appropriate supportive counseling for me and my sons. I can't s...
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Most Compassionate and Hardworking Lawyer in Family Law
Catherine represented me in a very difficult case around a move away situation with my child. She spent so many evenings and weekends making sure she had everything prepared for our day in court. Family law is an incredibly tough industry to be in, and Catherine understands that these decisions impac...
"I have known Catherine for many years. I have opposed her on cases, in and out of the courtroom. She is hightly competent, qualified and conscientious. I have had the pleasure of lecturing with her and preparing educational materials in continuing legal education courses. Catherine is an esteemed colleague and I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Cathy for many years now and have referred a number of clients to her for family law, divorce and custody matters. I know I can trust they will be represented by somebody who can guide them through a difficult situation with integrity, determination and always keeping her client's best interests in mind. I wholeheartedly endorse her work."
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2005 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Presley & Goodrow
1999 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Wilma E. Presley
1997 - 1999
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Wilma E. Presley
1996 - 1997
Law Clerk, Center For Child and Family Law
1999 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1999 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BS - Bachelor of Science
2010
2003
English
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