Catherine Marie Goodrow

Catherine Marie Goodrow

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Orange, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +2 more

333 City Boulevard West Suite 1420, Orange, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Law Offices of Presley & Goodrow A Law Partnership

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...ay enough about her giving me a shoulder to rely upon as well as counseling my sons. She is a tremendous person and professional!

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...t lives. She truly cares and gives 120% in all that she does on your behalf. My case did not have the outcome I had hoped for, but it certainly wasn't for her lack of effort or preparation (sometimes you get a judge on a bad day). Most importantly, she taught me what good co-parenting was about. Almost 3 years later and I can honestly say that because of Catherine our lives are different in a good way. Our daughter has both parents in her lives, two step parents who love her just as much, and everyone working together to make sure she's loved and taken care of. If you are looking for someone to be honest with you and fight for the best interest of your child, then Catherine is who you need.

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Brenda McCune

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kathleen Brown

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Joseph Dane

Family lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

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

Associations

1999 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1999 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1999

Western State College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

California State University at Long Beach

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Seminar -- Divorce Law Guide From A to Z How To Handle Divorce Cases

Publications

2003

Orange County Lawyer Magazine “Rebutting the Custody Evaluation” co-authored with Wilma E. Presley.

Languages

English

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