Gregory Ian McMurray

Gregory Ian McMurray

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

1035 Santa Barbara St., Second Floor, Santa Barbara, CA

About Gregory

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gregory I. McMurray, P.C.

1035 Santa Barbara St., Second Floor, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Gregory Ian McMurray's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child custody/visitation and child support

Mr. McMurray exceeded my expectation on a custody/visitation and child support matter. Going through a court process can be intimidating, extremely stressful and overwhelming, however, hiring Mr. McMurray was the absolute best thing I could have done for me and my children. I put my trust and faith i...n his law firm and he delivered exceptionally. If you are in search for an attorney to represent you, I highly recommended Mr. McMurray and his team.

Posted by Megan | December 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend Greg McMurray

Greg McMurray was a great find! A lawyer with impeccable credentials, known and respected by local lawyers and judges, with an approachable communication style that puts the client at ease while still conveying all the important information, extremely knowledgeable about the law, and experienced in ...how best to advocate for his clients. I wish I had found him sooner! He is worth every penny (saved me lots of money in the end). I would have used him in my family law case if I had known about him earlier. Greg defended me in a criminal case that resulted in all charges being dropped and my record left clear. It was a result that I deserved, but didn't believe I would receive. In fact, I wouldn't have, with a lesser advocate. Greg made me aware of the challenges in my case, what he saw as our path forward, and he made sure i was prepared at every stage. His communication style is clear and direct without being uncaring. He is an attorney one can trust!! Yes, I just said that, and I mean it. I have recommended Greg to my friend who has a complicated family law issue, and I highly recommend Greg McMurray to anyone looking for a quality attorney,

Posted by Stephen | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the good guys

Mr. McMurray was my lawyer back in December of 2010 when I was arrested by the SB County Sheriff's department. I won't go into details, but I was in serious trouble and looking at some time behind bars. In short I began to turn my life around I got myself into some local programs to deal with my pe...rsonal problems. Taking Mr. McMurray's advice I worked hard to improve my situation. Mr. McMurray was truthful and helpful through the entire process, including giving me a payment plan option which helped a lot. Because legal trouble can be expensive outside of hiring a lawyer. He went to bat for me with the DA and the Judge because I fulfilled my promise to keep myself on track. I ended up avoiding jail time all together and I haven't looked back since. Alcohol was a part of my story and I've been sober ever since in part due to Mr. McMurray and his work on my behalf. Simply put he was my advocate and he helped me present my case as someone who needed help, got it and then as someone who needed a chance to make good and I can happily say he got me a second chance.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I highly recommend Gregory McMurray

A very good friend of mine referred me to Mr. McMurray. I will be forever grateful. He is an extremely intelligent person. He is diligent in his work and a true advocate for his clients. He takes a personal interest in understanding how you want to be represented. He then brings a wealth of experienc...e and knowledge of the law and manages your case in an expedient way. He is a genuinely nice person and the most professional and ethical attorney I have ever met.

Posted by Susan | July 14, 2015

Highly recommend

I highly recommend Greg McMurray. He helped my son through an unfortunate situation, was always patient and professional, and his perseverance led to a favorable resolution of the case. He and his staff were very capable, pleasant and easy to work with, and my son and I are grateful for his efforts....

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Gregory Ian McMurray's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anne Hayes

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is organized, thoughtful, aggressive, and smart!"

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Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Greg is an excellent attorney and strong advocate for his clients."

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Robert Sandbach

Family lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Greg McMurray is a thoughtful and effective advocate. His client's benefit from his sharp mind and his ability to focus on the issues that lead to the best outcome. I have also been impressed by his involment in the legal community by helping to shape young legal minds as a professor of law."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Outstanding Pro Bono Award, Santa Barbara Superior Court

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Professor, Southern California Institute of Law

2003 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Gregory I. McMurray, P.C.

1999 - 2003

Deputy Public Defender, Public Defender's Office

Associations

2011 - 2014

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Board Member

Education

1998

William & Mary Law School

Juris Doctor

1995

University of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

Southern California Institute of Law

Criminal Law & Family Law

Languages

Spanish

English

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