team-member

Valerie Lee Murphy

Riverside, CA

Licensed for 16 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Valerie L. Murphy is a certified family law specialist and partner at Cullen & Murphy.  Attorney Murphy, a native Southern Californian, who joined Cullen & Murphy as an Associate Attorney in early 2008. Attorney Murphy's legal focus is on family law matters including divorce, termination of domestic partnerships, custody and visitation, establishment of parental relationships (paternity), domestic violence, division of community property, child support and spousal support. Attorney Murphy has also taught Community Property at California Southern Law School. Attorney Murphy has extensive experience and personal knowledge with issues regarding the United States Military and Family Law. Her experience includes issues relating to divorce, child and spousal support, the Soldier and Sailors Relief act, as well as application of Federal regulations in a family law matter. Attorney Murphy has over 25 years of experience in family law. She started her legal career as a legal assistant in 1993 before becoming an attorney in 2005. Her legal career has continuously focused on matters involving family law, and she takes great care in providing for clients' legal and emotional needs. Attorney Murphy has extensive legal experience that has been obtained in the private sector with private law firms located in the Riverside area as well as the public sector with the Riverside County Department of Child Support Services. Attorney Murphy earned her Juris Doctor Degree from California Southern Law School in 2005, where she graduated in the top 1% of her class. She also completed her bachelor's degree in the area of Political Science at California State University, San Bernardino.  

Practices Areas

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Cullen & Murphy4094 Chestnut StreetRiverside, CA, 92501

Office: (951) 565-4316

Website: N/A

Reviews

Marc
August 21, 2014

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 had ongoing contact with the firm and always talked to a live person. If I had to leave a message for my attorney – my call was always returned within one day. I never felt alone in the process and my outcome was great also.

Kristen
February 3, 2014

Thank-you Heather Cullen and your entire office. Your office was supportive and kind when I felt alone and helpless. I was afraid that I would lose my children and my home in my legal battle. But, with the help of the Law Office of Heather Cullen (including Heather, Valerie and Jillian) I stayed in my home and kept my children with me. I am grateful for everything that your office did for me and I am thankful that I did not have to go through my divorce alone.

Maria
April 15, 2021

I went through a hard time with my case !!! I was very happy with the help i recieved from Cullen and Murphy . I like to express a special thanks to Rachel !!! days that I was confussed or just frustrated she was thier to calm my mood and help me through this case . All the staff were very helpful !!

Maria
March 10, 2021

I went through a hard time with my case !!! I was very happy with the help i recieved from Cullen and Murphy . I like to express a special thanks to Rachel !!! days that I was confussed or just frustrated she was thier to calm my mood and help me through this case . All the staff were very helpful !!

Neel
February 21, 2017

If ever you need a straight forward plainly solution then you better contact The Law office of Heather Cullen. It was great job they did for me. Frankly speaking their notes and advice were just perfect to put everything on track to make the other party ask for dismissal, they were very generous regarding it, they put all their efforts in clearing my name. I am grateful to Mrs. Murphy the lawyer who took all the stress and restored everything out for me. Her faith, knowledge and determination were something that solved my worries.

Margarita
January 19, 2017

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 office – what a great way to help with stress! The office was outstanding and I would refer them to anyone in need of a family law attorney.

Nicole
August 17, 2015

I saw an article about the successes of the Heather Cullen Law firm and decided to make an appt. I was given an appt with Valerie Murphy. My case was complicated and I was worried I would have trouble getting the court to modify my existing order. Valerie assured me I had appropriate cause to modify and helped me establish an effective game plan going into court. Valerie was prepared, agressive when needed, and let the other party speechless. I am incredibly blessed and happy to have worked with her. I can't thank her enough for being so professional and making me feel important. If I ever need to return to family law court I will not have anyone else on my team but Valerie. Thank you for all your hard work!

Gracie
March 26, 2015

The legal team at The Law Office of Heather Cullen is wonderful. Heather Cullen and Valerie Murphy were great! My issues included divorce, kids, domestic violence, support and property. I never felt alone. I never got caught up in the phone system pressing buttons – a real person answered the phone and helped me every time. I did have to borrow money to get my case going – but the legal part of my case never got tangled up with the money part. This is a great office and I will always have them on my side.

Joyce
November 3, 2014

I went to the Law Office of Heather Cullen during a very difficult time of my life. Valerie was one of the attorneys who worked closely on my case and provided excellent representation as well as thorough legal advocacy! I definitely recommend Valerie and the entire team!

Lenny
October 21, 2014

Heather, Jillian and Valerie make a great team! The Law Office of Heather Cullen represented me in my divorce and I couldn’t have asked for better representation. Heather Cullen, Jillian Duggan-Herd and Valerie Murphy worked together and provided me with the best legal team! I definitely recommend the Law Office of Heather Cullen!

Marc
August 21, 2014

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 had ongoing contact with the firm and always talked to a live person. If I had to leave a message for my attorney – my call was always returned within one day. I never felt alone in the process and my outcome was great also.

Kristen
February 3, 2014

Thank-you Heather Cullen and your entire office. Your office was supportive and kind when I felt alone and helpless. I was afraid that I would lose my children and my home in my legal battle. But, with the help of the Law Office of Heather Cullen (including Heather, Valerie and Jillian) I stayed in my home and kept my children with me. I am grateful for everything that your office did for me and I am thankful that I did not have to go through my divorce alone.

Maria
April 15, 2021

I went through a hard time with my case !!! I was very happy with the help i recieved from Cullen and Murphy . I like to express a special thanks to Rachel !!! days that I was confussed or just frustrated she was thier to calm my mood and help me through this case . All the staff were very helpful !!

Maria
March 10, 2021

I went through a hard time with my case !!! I was very happy with the help i recieved from Cullen and Murphy . I like to express a special thanks to Rachel !!! days that I was confussed or just frustrated she was thier to calm my mood and help me through this case . All the staff were very helpful !!

Neel
February 21, 2017

If ever you need a straight forward plainly solution then you better contact The Law office of Heather Cullen. It was great job they did for me. Frankly speaking their notes and advice were just perfect to put everything on track to make the other party ask for dismissal, they were very generous regarding it, they put all their efforts in clearing my name. I am grateful to Mrs. Murphy the lawyer who took all the stress and restored everything out for me. Her faith, knowledge and determination were something that solved my worries.

Margarita
January 19, 2017

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 office – what a great way to help with stress! The office was outstanding and I would refer them to anyone in need of a family law attorney.

Nicole
August 17, 2015

I saw an article about the successes of the Heather Cullen Law firm and decided to make an appt. I was given an appt with Valerie Murphy. My case was complicated and I was worried I would have trouble getting the court to modify my existing order. Valerie assured me I had appropriate cause to modify and helped me establish an effective game plan going into court. Valerie was prepared, agressive when needed, and let the other party speechless. I am incredibly blessed and happy to have worked with her. I can't thank her enough for being so professional and making me feel important. If I ever need to return to family law court I will not have anyone else on my team but Valerie. Thank you for all your hard work!

Gracie
March 26, 2015

The legal team at The Law Office of Heather Cullen is wonderful. Heather Cullen and Valerie Murphy were great! My issues included divorce, kids, domestic violence, support and property. I never felt alone. I never got caught up in the phone system pressing buttons – a real person answered the phone and helped me every time. I did have to borrow money to get my case going – but the legal part of my case never got tangled up with the money part. This is a great office and I will always have them on my side.

Joyce
November 3, 2014

I went to the Law Office of Heather Cullen during a very difficult time of my life. Valerie was one of the attorneys who worked closely on my case and provided excellent representation as well as thorough legal advocacy! I definitely recommend Valerie and the entire team!

Lenny
October 21, 2014

Heather, Jillian and Valerie make a great team! The Law Office of Heather Cullen represented me in my divorce and I couldn’t have asked for better representation. Heather Cullen, Jillian Duggan-Herd and Valerie Murphy worked together and provided me with the best legal team! I definitely recommend the Law Office of Heather Cullen!