Areas of Practice

Since 1974, Bill has continued to defend adults charged in both California state courts and federal courts with crimes that can result in prison, fines and loss of one’s livelihood. The Law Office of William R. Fuhrman continues to defend charges of assault & battery, rape & other sex offenses, drug possession & sales, burglary & robbery, including bank robbery, embezzlement, illegal possession of firearms, immigration violations, and DUI.

Family law is a major component of Bill's practice. Because he understands divorce and family law matters are emotional, Bill approaches his clients’ needs with sensitively while applying the strength and knowledge that is necessary.

Bill provides prompt and thorough advice AND bring skill and attention to detail in the courtroom on all of the below family law subjects:

Since 1975, Mr. Fuhrman has represented children ages 6 to 17 who have been charged in juvenile court with the violations of law ranging from DUI to homicide, burglary to drug use. Because these “delinquency” matters move quickly through juvenile court, families require an experienced attorney who quickly assembles the facts, witnesses and professionals needed to defend juveniles.

For more than 50 years, the Law Office of William R. Fuhrman has also represented parents who are facing the loss of custody of their children through juvenile court “dependency” proceedings. Law enforcement agencies and Child Protective Services (CPS) of the Dept. Of Health and Human Services (HHSA) initiate these petitions which the San Diego County Counsel’s office prosecutes. Mr. Fuhrman has the years in the courtroom and the experience with the spectrum of social and professional services that are critical to delivering a successful outcome for his clients.

The Law Office of William R. Fuhrman has decades of experience in lease negotiation and the prosecution of unlawful detainer actions, from preparation of the 3-day and/or 10-day notice and complaint to obtaining an award in the courtroom of possession and unpaid rent. In so doing, Mr. Fuhrman represents clients with commercial and residential real property, as well as Section 8 housing.

In addition, Bill advises clients with regard to real estate purchases and handle disputes involving covenants, easements, deed restrictions, and HOA regulations. Are you interested in buying or selling a home? Have you discovered the seller of your home failed to disclose a material defect? Bill can help. His real estate law practice includes the review of purchase agreements and the litigation of fraudulent sales.