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

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  • 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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21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Barb | May 10, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

So glad I made the choice to have Greg McMurray handle my divorce

The decision to get a divorce is a very emotional and trying ordeal. Mr. McMurray made this process as easy and smooth as a divorce can go. I had interviewed 2 other divorce attorneys and I instantly felt comfortable with him and his office. He is knowledgable, has a lot of experience and very thor...ough and always looks out for his client's best interest. He is very calm and that reassured me that things would go as smooth as possible. His wonderful staff excels at communicating and making sure the proper paperwork is ready so no time is ever wasted in moving forward. You put a lot of trust in the person that is representing you and with Mr. McMurray I always felt confident in his ability. I would recommend him highly to anyone in need of a "Top Notch Attorney".

Posted by Mikael and Kristen | September 11, 2012 | Family

Highly professional, effective, honest

Greg McMurray was recommended to us by colleagues/friends at a time of great distress. Prior to knowing him, we had the misfortune of dealing with several less talented and less ethical lawyers in Santa Barbara. Greg stood by our side during many months (including while we were on a sabbatic...al out of the country), grappling with complex family and real estate law issues. Greg’s general legal skills are impressive. Greg is also very knowledgeable of local procedural/judicial issues that attorneys with less training and experience too often overlook or minimize. Greg takes the time to listen to his clients and yet knows how to convey and share with them what he deems at any given time the most appropriate venue and course of action. Succinctly put, Greg’s pragmatic approach to the law is imbued with a profound sense of humanity and an undistracted drive for honesty and fairness. We have utmost respect for Greg's professional values and ethics of responsibility. His fees are very reasonable given the amount of time and effort he and his staff deploy. Greg is assisted by a very gracious team, available to answer many practical and seemingly trivial questions while at the same time knowing when to turn to to Greg himself regarding the substantial legal concerns that require his expertise. In short, we highly recommend Greg McMurray !

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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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