Bio
Harold William Edgar
Personal and Educational Background
- Elementary and Secondary Education:
- Elementary School: Attended Hawthorne Elementary School.
- Middle School: Attended Chemawa Middle School.
- High School: Graduated from Arlington High School, Riverside, California.
- Higher Education:
- Undergraduate: University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A. in Political Science and History, 1995.
- Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1998.
Legal Career
- Admission to the Bar: Admitted to the California State Bar on December 1, 1998 (Bar Number 197820).
- Early Career: Initially worked as an associate with a law firm handling family law, personal injury, civil litigation, construction defect, medical malpractice, and criminal law.
- Private Practice:
- Founded the Law Offices of H. William Edgar in Riverside, California, in 2004.
- Exclusively practices family law, dealing with cases such as divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, and more.
- Known for trying between 25-30 cases a year and appearing regularly in Riverside Superior Court, Hemet, San Bernardino Superior Court, Orange County Superior Court, and various courts throughout Los Angeles.
Appellate Practice
- Court of Appeal: Made oral arguments in the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District (4DCA), demonstrating his skill in handling complex appellate cases in family law (CalBar Attorney Search) (Justia Directory).
Community Involvement
- Founder of the Edgar Family Foundation:
- The foundation supports the community, especially in youth soccer, by assisting elite level soccer players, developing a dedicated soccer facility in Riverside, and providing scholarships to Arlington High School soccer players.
- Focuses on breaking the ‘pay to play’ barrier in youth soccer and fostering community development through sports.
Professional Recognition and Philosophy
- Reputation: Respected by peers and judges for his professionalism and knowledge in family law. Dedicated to achieving amicable solutions for clients, recognizing the emotional and financial strains involved in family law cases.
- Client Approach: Emphasizes settling matters amicably whenever possible while being a capable trial attorney who handles dozens of trials each year.
Professional Associations and Roles
- Riverside County Bar Association: Active member and served as the chairperson from 2010 to 2012 (CalBar Attorney Search) (Martindale).
- California Lawyers Association: Member.
- American Bar Association: Member.
- Experience: 26 years of experience in family law, including handling complex custody, visitation, and property division matters (Martindale) (Justia Directory).
Recognitions and Awards
- Avvo: Recognized for excellence in family law with numerous positive client reviews and ratings.
- Martindale-Hubbell: Holds a distinguished rating with high marks in legal knowledge, analytical capability, judgment, communication, and legal experience. He is highly reviewed by both peers and clients (Martindale) (Justia Directory).
Contact Information
- Address: Edgar and Dow, 3895 12th St, Riverside, CA 92501-3527
- Phone: 951-684-6885
- Website: Edgar Family Law
Additional Information
- Languages: Spanish (spoken by staff)
- Professional Associations: Member of the California State Bar since 1998.
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