William J Walraven

William J Walraven

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

650 5th Street, Suite 508, San Francisco, CA

About William

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William J Walraven

650 5th Street, Suite 508, San Francisco, CA, 94107

Law Offices of William J Walraven

611 Gateway Blvd Suite 120, South San Francisco, CA, 94080

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William J Walraven's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

5 star (21)
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Posted by Jeff | January 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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If you are searching for a criminal defense attorney, I ASSURE you please stop looking and consult with William. Not only is he super knowledgeable and experienced, he is extremely dedicated to making sure you get the best possible outcome. William not only gave me outstanding representation, he kept... me informed, updated and was affordable!! The entire time I had Williams representation I felt at ease and confident that he was going to fight the fight as much as I would. Truly a remarkable human being. Williams value is unmatched so please do yourself a favor and retain him if you need help

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

I had the pleasure of working with William, and I can confidently say they exceeded my expectations. They were incredibly reliable, always keeping me informed and responding promptly to any questions or concerns I had. William demonstrated a high level of transparency, clearly outlining every step of... the process and ensuring I understood my options at all times. Most importantly, he delivered results and got the job done efficiently and effectively. If you’re looking for an attorney who is trustworthy, professional, and dedicated, I highly recommend William.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience

William was a pleasure to work with he answered all my questions and concerns in a timely manner. I felt he was very professional, at the same time caring and kind. I would highly recommend William Walraven.

Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

3rd DUI with Felony Child Endangerment

Got my 3rd DUI within 10 years with felony child engagement in Santa Clara county. Blew a .40 and refused the blood draw. Accident with no injuries. William was there from start to finish handing every step of the case guiding me through my options and answering all of my questions The DA was ...initially looking for multiple year jail sentence, but William was able to negotiate a plea bargain with no jail (90 days home arrest but able to work), 18 month DUI program and probation thereafter. I had to wear a SCRAM ankle monitor for about 1 year during the pre trial phase and for the 90 day home arrest. Felony charge was dropped down to a misdemeanor and I was able to save my professional license. William is a life saver and I would highly recommend him. Considering my arrest was in one the most aggressive counties in California and that I was a multiple offender, I was certain jail time was in the cards, but William came though with awesome results.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you for everything.

Helped me with my case and was very pleased with the outcome. Patience and clear communication throughout it all.

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William J Walraven's Lawyer Endorsements

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D.L. Rencher

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a passionate and skilled attorney who wont just take your money and plea you out. A real DUI attorney."

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Isaac Safier

Litigation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer- he is well spoken and knowledgeable."

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Louis Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. William Walraven is an outstanding attorney, well respected in the legal community and dedicated to the vigorous and effective representation of his clients."

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Jon Woolsey

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. William is very conscientious and dedicated to the defense of the accused. Always wanting to learn the new thing and not afraid to challenge the government."

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Givelle Lamano

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"William and I worked together on multiple cases and a local judge recognized how well prepared he was. You're in good hands if you hire William."

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Anthony Luna

Litigation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Aggressive, skilled, and highly intelligent. I endorse this lawyer for litigation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Unity Award, Minority Bar Coalition

2018

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

2018

Certificate of Honor, Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of William Walraven

Associations

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA)

Member

San Mateo County Bar Association

California DUI Lawyers Association

Asian American Criminal Trial Lawyers Association (AACTLA)

National College of DUI Defense

Bar Association of San Francisco

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2019 - 2024

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC)

Director

Education

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Golden Gate Univ Sol

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Univ Of California At Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

2020

Komunidad: Inaugural Conference for Pilipinx American Law Students Law School and Beyond – Succeeding as a Post-Bar

Publications

Languages

English

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