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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
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Valerie Lee Murphy's Reviews
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Posted by Margarita | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding!
Valerie was a great attorney and the Law Office of Heather Cullen helped me stay in control of my divorce. The office made sure I had all of the documents that came in and out of the office. I never felt confused or overwhelmed. I also loved that they gave me chocolate every time I went into the o...
Valerie Murphy
Replied last January 24, 2017Thank you so much for the kind words! I am so glad that I was able to help you during this difficult time. Family law is such an emotionally and financially difficult area of law and we do our best to help our clients through this difficult time. Please let me know if you need anything in the future. Take care.
Posted by Frank | December 03, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Review of Valerie Murphy
Heather has been my attorney for many years. My case started as a legal separation, converted to a divorce and then stayed a custody case. I feel like Heather is not only my attorney but also now a friend. I trust her to do what is best for me. Valerie is an associate attorney who work for Heather ...
Valerie Murphy
Replied last December 03, 2015Frank, Thank you for the excellent review. I am glad you had a successful and great experience with our office. As you are aware, our relationships with our clients are the foundation of our business and we work hard daily to provide each client excellent representation and clear communication. I am thankful for your kind words. Thank you again.
Posted by Sandy | December 03, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Remarkable Office
Heather and her remarkable staff, including Attorney Valerie Murphy, helped me with my divorce and custody case. They were there for every step of the way. I felt very alone in the court process until I hired her office. I felt that “I got what I paid for”. The whole staff was professional and su...
Valerie Murphy
Replied last December 03, 2015Sandy, Thank you for the excellent review. I am glad you had a successful and great experience with our office. As you are aware, our relationships with our clients are the foundation of our business and we work hard daily to provide each client excellent representation and clear communication. I am thankful for your kind words. Thank you again.
Posted by Marc | December 03, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Great Attorney
Valerie represented me in my divorce case. The entire staff at the Law Office of Heather Cullen took care to put my needs first. The biggest complaint I have heard from my friends (besides how expensive a divorce is) is that they can never get ahold of their attorney. I did not experience this. I...
Valerie Murphy
Replied last December 03, 2015Marc, Thank you for the excellent review. I am glad you had a successful and great experience with our office. As you are aware, our relationships with our clients are the foundation of our business and we work hard daily to provide each client excellent representation and clear communication. I am thankful for your kind words. Thank you again.
Valerie Lee Murphy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Murphy is an excellent attorney who is highly skilled in family law matters. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse Ms. Murphy. She is an excellent resource for family law matters in her community. You are well-served with Ms. Murphy on your side."
"Attorney Murphy is dedicated to provided excellent family law representation. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and is knowledgeable in all areas of family law from a simple divorce to a highly contested custody matter. Attorney Murphy is a pleasure to work with because her breadth of knowledge is so vast as she is able to apply the law clearly and precisely to her cases."
Mariana Hevia-Cockrell
Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 03
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Murphy provides thoughtful, educated and experienced answers to the questions provided herein. Attorney Murphy provides a needed service by providing voluntary and free legal assistance to the individuals herein who are in need of immediate legal answers."
"Valerie is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Valerie is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With her extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, she is bound to invest her time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is well respected in the community."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Valerie is a very competent and compassionate attorney. As well as helping residents in her community she also teaches law students Community Property."
"Valerie Lee Murphy is a solid, knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney in a very difficult state. I recommend her without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Best of the Best, Lawyer Awards, Inland Empire Magazine
2022
Top Lawyers Showcasing Inland Empire Attorneys, Inland Empire Magazine
2022
Leading Lawyer, Inland Empire Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Best of the Best, Inland Empire Magazine
2022
Family Law Top 10 Firm, Attorney & Practice
2022
Annual Best of the IE - Lawyers Awards, Inland Empire Magazine
2021
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Best of The IE: Lawyers Awards, Inland Empire Magazine
2020
Client Champion - Platinum Distinction, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Leading Lawyer, Inland Empire Magazine
2020
Industry Leader, Inland Empire Magazine
2020
Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2020
Best of the Best, Inland Empire Magazine
2019
Client Champion - Platinum Distinction, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Leading Lawyer, Inland Empire Magazine
2018
Top 10 Family Law Attorney for California, American Jurist Institute
2018
10 Best Attorneys - California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Senior Attorney at Top Lawyer Firm, Inland Empire Magazine
2018
Senior Attorney at Top Lawyer Firm, Inland Empire Magazine
2017
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 10 Best Attorney re: Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Senior Associate Attorney at Riverside's Top Law Firm, Inland Empire
2016
Top 10 Best Family Law Attorney in California, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 10 Law Firm re: Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2014
Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner & Attorney at Law, Cullen Family Law Group
2011 - 2019
Professor, California Southern Law School
Associations
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2005 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
IRMO of Smith (Name replaced to protect Client)
Client obtained permanent restraining order while maintaining custody (including move-away) and increase in support
IRMO of Jones (Name replaced to protect Client)
Status judgment granted. Primary physical custody of children with both child and spousal support. Attorney fees award granted.
Education
2005
California Southern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Caliifornia State University, San Bernardino
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Community Property Charges and Credits
2016
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Community Property
2016
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Separate Property
2016
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Real Property
2015
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Community Property Charges and Credits
2015
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Separate Property
2015
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Real Property
2015
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Community Property
2014
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Community Property Charges and Credits
2014
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Real Property
2014
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Separate Property
2014
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Community Property
2013
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Real Property
2013
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Separate Property
2013
Seminar: California Southern School of Law
Community Property
Publications
2017
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Guardianship
2016
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
Memorandum of Points and Authorities re Dismissal of Action
2015
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
Memorandum of Points and Authorities re Division of Omitted Assets
2015
Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino
Memorandum of Points and Authorities re Quash or Order and Change of Venue
2014
State of California, County of Riverisde
Memorandum of Point and Authorities re Attorney Fees and Sanctions
2011
State of California, County of Riverside
Memorandum of Points and Authorities re Petitioner to Terminate Guardianship
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What to do when a spouse is not willing to sign the transfer of lease to his name but would like to stay in the apartment?
15 Jul 2020
Q&A
What is the best way to start a child support fraud investigation?
21 Feb 2017
Q&A
Can custodial parent claim child care expenses paid by non-custodial parent on tax return?
22 Feb 2017