WILLIAM R. GALSTAN

William Galstan has over 35 years' experience as a municipal attorney, having served 26 years as the city attorney of the city of Antioch.  He has also served as interim city attorney of Oakley, assistant city attorney of Vallejo and deputy city attorney of Pacifica.  He is also an independent hearing officer for the City of Pleasanton.

Mr. Galstan has extensive experience in virtually all aspects of government law, including land use, environmental law, personnel and labor relations, eminent domain, government contracting, police and fire issues, and personal injury/wrongful death claims. 

He received his law degree from the University of California-Hastings College of Law and has served as a member and chairman of the Contra Costa City Attorney’s Association and the Contra Costa County Municipal Risk Insurance Authority. 

Bar Admissions:

California Bar: 1973
United States District Court, Northern District of California
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court