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About Edgar & Dow

Serious Representation for Serious Family Law Matters

Serving Orange County, Riverside, Temecula, San Bernardino & More!

Edgar & Dow is a Southern California family law firm representing clients in Riverside, Murrieta, and surrounding communities. The firm focuses exclusively on divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and property division matters.

The attorneys at Edgar & Dow represent clients in both negotiated settlements and contested litigation. The firm handles a wide range of cases, including complex financial matters, high-conflict custody disputes, and post-judgment modifications. Each case is approached with a clear strategy tailored to the client’s circumstances and objectives.

With decades of experience in Southern California courts, Edgar & Dow emphasizes preparation, organization, and effective advocacy. Clients work directly with experienced attorneys who provide candid advice and practical guidance throughout the process. When settlement is appropriate, the firm works efficiently to resolve matters. When litigation is necessary, the firm is prepared to proceed in court.

Edgar & Dow appears regularly in Riverside County Superior Court, as well as in San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties. The firm maintains a strong understanding of local procedures and judicial expectations.

Family law matters often involve significant personal and financial challenges. Edgar & Dow is committed to providing clear communication, focused representation, and practical solutions designed to help clients move forward.

 

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4.2
Quality of Service
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Responsiveness
4.2
Value for Money
4.2
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 16, 2010
Hired Attorney Harold William Edgar

3 years and 15,000 dollars later and I'm not much better off than I was in the beginning

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
November 27, 2019
Hired Law Firm

Does not handle difficult cases well. Lack of communication, does not respond according to issues at hand. Does not understand what is being asked or presented, will not seek best interest of kids. Writes unclear stipulation and orders, does not look into faulty claims or reports that other party creates. Does not keep client updated on progress or resolve abuse from other party(s) not doing anything to help client stress or concerns for divorce or child care arrangements, just keeps taking on fees after fees and noting gets done. Not vary helpful with divorce or child custody. Seek divorce, child custody (orders) elsewhere Waste of money and time want refund

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 06, 2018
Hired Attorney Brian R. Dow

The ONLY thing brian Dow helped me with was filing the paperwork and in the end they couldn’t even do that right and because of that expect another $2k from me that he was supposed to pay! I was a heartbroken woman all alone not having a clue as to what to do or what I was doing with no money. I was devastated and trusted this firm to have my best interests in mind and to take care of me. The only thing I felt they were interested in was getting paid.

 
Divorce
Posted by CL
September 07, 2021
Hired Law Firm

This office is a scam and pays to get their bad reviews removed! BEWARE!!! Take a look at the messages. I hired John Cannon to represent me in 2020, it took him 5 months to even file! The man would not even return calls or emails. This office scammed me out of $4,400 for crappy service. Never was I represented in my case. The ONLY time I got a follow up message was on Yelp and I messaged with my information and number to resolve it, but never a call! If your going to put your name plate on a door William EDGAR, you should back it up ethically and honestly.

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
March 05, 2018
Hired Law Firm

I've absolutely no confidence in Mr. Edgar's ability to get anything done in a TIMELY or correct manner. Didn't file our request for telephone appearance for a CCRC mediation. That pushed us back 2 months. Court hearing - the court call us and said, "Have you heard from Mr. Edgar? What's taking so long is that he hasn't showed up." Days after the court date, he emailed & said it wasn't on his calendar at his office. Never sent us a billing invoice after we removed him as attorney in 3/2017

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 10, 2015
Hired Attorney Harold William Edgar

I chose this attorney based on the reviews but it ended up being a horrible mistake for handling my divorce. He was not attentive to my case, did not provide good advice and he did not review the material I provided him which resulted in him not knowing pertinent details. He and his staff also had the worst communication and professional demeanor, making costly billing mistakes and costing me more time and money and very slow and rude communication. He never seemed to care.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 20
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Domestic Violence
    • High Net Worth Divorce
    • Contested Divorce
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Out of State Custody Proceedings
    • Visitation
    • Child Support Modification
    • Spousal Support
    • Spousal Maintenance
    • Alimony
    • Complex Property Division
    • Paternity
    • Step Parent Adoptions
    • Military Divorce
    • Military Child Custody
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Post Marital Agreements
    • Termination of Parental Rights

  • Business Law 1
    • Property Settlement including Businesses, Real Property, Stock Option
  • Fathers Rights
  • Restraining Orders 1
    • Protective Orders
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation and Collaborative Law
  • Other 6
    • Separation
    • Division of Property
    • Domestic Partners
    • Grandparents Rights
    • Step Parent Rights
    • Parental Relocation and Move Aways

Office Details

  • Languages

    Spanish

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features

    Free initial consultation

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  • Video Calls

    Offers Video Calls

    Video Call Options

    Zoom

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    2004

  • Pro Bono Services

    The firm provides pro bono services on a limited basis, consistent with its professional obligations and available resources.

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3895 12th StreetRiverside, CA 92501U.S.A.

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