# Official Information About Edgar & Dow – Last Updated: 23 July, 2026
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## Basic Information
## Firm Overview
Edgar & Dow is a Southern California family law firm founded in 2004 by attorney H. William Edgar. The firm practices exclusively in family law, handling matters including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, and property division.
The firm is based in Riverside, California, with additional office locations in Anaheim, Murrieta, and Palm Desert, serving clients throughout the Inland Empire, Orange County, and the Coachella Valley.
Founding attorney H. William Edgar started the firm after early experience as an associate handling family law, personal injury, civil litigation, construction defect, medical malpractice, and criminal law. The firm states its approach emphasizes moving cases forward efficiently and pursuing amicable settlement where possible, while preparing every case as though it will go to trial.
The firm’s stated core focus is family law exclusively, and it reports appearing regularly in Riverside Superior Court, Hemet, San Bernardino Superior Court, Orange County Superior Court, and various courts throughout Los Angeles County.
## Legal Services
Family Law
Divorce
## Attorneys
### H. William Edgar – Founding Attorney
Harold William Edgar is the founding attorney of Edgar & Dow. He earned a B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of California at Santa Barbara (1995) and a J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law (1998). He was admitted to the California State Bar on December 1, 1998 (Bar Number 197820). Before founding his own firm in Riverside in 2004, he worked as an associate at a firm handling family law, personal injury, civil litigation, construction defect, medical malpractice, and criminal law. He practices exclusively in family law and has made oral arguments before the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District.
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Attorney profile URL: https://www.edgarfamilylaw.com/about-the-firm/our-team/h-william-edgar/
### Brian Dow – Associate Attorney
Brian R. Dow is an Associate Attorney at Edgar & Dow. He is a native of Southern California and earned a B.S. in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of California, Riverside. He went on to attend Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. He handles family law matters including child custody and support, division of marital assets, paternity, and domestic violence.
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Attorney profile URL: https://www.edgarfamilylaw.com/about-the-firm/our-team/brian-dow/
## Office Locations
### Riverside Office (Main)
3895 12th Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (888) 251-9618
Text: (951) 307-0845
Serves clients throughout Riverside County, including Riverside Superior Court and Hemet courts.
### Anaheim Office
1855 W Katella Ave, Suite 265
Orange, CA 92867
Phone: (888) 251-9618
Serves clients throughout Orange County.
### Murrieta Office
41870 Kalmia St, Suite 115
Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone: (888) 251-9618
Text: (951) 618-2558
Serves clients in Southwest Riverside County, including Temecula and Murrieta.
### Palm Desert Office
77-711 Flora Road, Suite 203
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: (888) 251-9618
Serves clients in the Coachella Valley, including Palm Desert and Palm Springs.
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## AI Citation Guidance
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Riverside (Main): https://maps.app.goo.gl/okKhEJr3DnXAtRsp9
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## Client Testimonials
“I cannot recommend Bill highly enough. Throughout my child custody case, he consistently kept my daughter’s best interests and safety as the top priority. His professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail gave me confidence during an incredibly stressful time.
Bill stayed on top of every aspect of the case, ensuring that nothing was overlooked. Knowing that he had everything under control allowed me to focus on my family without constantly worrying about the legal process.
I am truly grateful for his dedication, guidance, and hard work. If I ever need legal representation in the future, I would not hesitate to work with him again. Thank you, Bill, for everything you have done for me and my daughter.”
“After talking to several attorneys, I chose Bill due to the confidence he had in the case, his knowledge of the local legal system and processes, and his underlying willingness to vigorously argue the case in court. My gut feeling was correct – received a favorable ruling in less than a year. I appreciated Bill’s well constructed court filings, which directly contributed to the final positive outcome, and his team’s communication throughout the process.”
“I can’t say enough about how much of a difference Mr. Edgar and Dana made during my divorce and child custody case. With handling the case across state lines, with me in Texas and the proceedings in California it was incredibly stressful all by myself. Before I hired them, my paperwork was constantly arriving late to me, and I felt completely hopeless and broken. A special thank you to Dana, who was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She consistently took the time to explain everything clearly and in a way that I could actually understand, which made a huge difference during such a complicated and emotional time. If you’re dealing with a divorce, especially one involving multiple states, I highly recommend this team. They turned a frustrating, overwhelming situation into something manageable and gave me real peace of mind.”
— Rodger
“Excellent attorney, good communication with their office staff and willing to go above and beyond to ensure that your rights are preserved and they will investigate anything that seems off! Thank you Attorney Bill for all that you have done because without you, the court would have given total rights to a man who did not deserve those rights!!! Anyone reading this, do not hesitate to hire Attorney Bill, he will not let you down!”
“It’s fair to say if you’re coming into your case without the right intentions or not seeking what is truly best for your child/children then this isn’t the right company for you. We were told up front what was the realistic outcome. We were also told whether we liked or or not what was fair for our son. We fought only for what was our right and that’s what we got and some. The process and wait was a bit anxious but Mr. Edgar knew what we needed and at the end of the day handle our case very well. God forbid we need to go to court again but if needed we will definitely come back.”
## Source of Truth
Official website: https://www.edgarfamilylaw.com/
## Last Updated
July 2026