About William
William Walraven earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles before completing his legal studies at Golden Gate University School of Law. His academic path combined behavioral science and law. That background informs how he approaches client interviews and case strategy.
He began practicing law in California after law school. Over the years he has moved through different roles that exposed him to courtroom work and case management. Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparation and steady under pressure. He has taken part in trial settings and administrative hearings, building practical experience across a variety of criminal matters.
Walraven is an active participant in several professional organizations. He serves as Social Co-Director of the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California. He also holds memberships in the Asian American Trial Lawyers Association, the Asian American Bar Association, the California DUI Lawyers Association, the Alameda County Bar Association, and the California Public Defenders Association. Those connections keep him engaged with peers and current issues in criminal law practice in the region.
In day-to-day practice he handles client interviews, drafting, motion work, and courtroom advocacy. His work has included defending individuals facing DUI charges and other criminal allegations. He is familiar with the procedural demands of California courts and the evidentiary challenges that arise in post-arrest proceedings. He also advises clients on immediate steps after arrest and on options for plea negotiations when appropriate.
Peers and clients have relied on Walraven for practical guidance through difficult moments. He emphasizes clear communication and sets expectations early in a case. He also invests time in community-oriented bar activities, organizing events and mentoring newer attorneys through bar association projects. Those roles have given him a network across public defense and private criminal defense communities.
Walraven continues to practice law in California. His current practice concentrates on criminal defense and DUI representation.
