Diane Marilyn Sternlieb

My current husband and I hired Diane a few years ago when we were tired of being pushed around by my daughter's father. We tried to be cooperative and allow visitation as he was able to and barely collected any type of child support. Things progressed to her being in situations I was not comfortable ...with, so we didn't feel it appropriate for her to be around him unsupervised. In return to this, my ex hired an attorney and went after us for FULL CUSTODY! We were outraged and called Diane. Understanding our situation, she became very involved and invested in seeing things work in our favor. Not only did we get full custody and decent monthly child support, she had him shaking in his boots at the first mediation session! He had absolutely no grounds to try for full custody, and the opposing lawyer simply cowered when Diane presented photos, statements, and other evidence that he was not fit to be a full-time dad. I felt like I was represented and defended in a way that made me feel powerful and in control of my child's future. The matter was resolved and we were happy without ever stepping foot in a courtroom! Diane was amazing! I wholeheartedly have and will recommend her to anyone seeking a lawyer who doesn't mess around!

Dee answered the prayers of my husband and I. Our children were put into the temporary custody of a family member because of our substance abuse. After doing rehab, getting clean, putting our lives back together we attempted to regain custody. We were denied custody after going before a judge becaus...e to our shock, the temporary guardian had hired a local Carrollton lawyer to fight us getting the babies back. Even after going to mediation, taking parenting classes, relentless and tons of hair follicle drug tests, etc., we were being bulldozed and denied custody. We had even had a consultation with a different lawyer, before finding Diane, that immediately heard the details of our "story" and quickly told us that we were going to be fighting a very hard battle because "only 3% of parents with substance abuse every get their children back". After feeling like we were constantly being defeated, we met with Dee and she actually LISTENED to our cries and gave us hope! Day 1, she promised that she would get us our babies back....and she never gave up. She made our case personal and she fought as if these were her kids. If you are in search of a lawyer who is honest, sincere, dedicated and "knows her stuff", then there is no need to "shop around". I will forever be in debt to Dee and Jesse for being there and getting my family back together when we had always been told that it couldn't happen.

I can not say enough wonderful things about this office! When my husband and I split i was terrified of losing my son. I had tried going uncontested, but my ex would not sign so we had to go to mediation. I was so scared but Heather, Dee, and Jessie were/are AMAZING! i walked out of mediation with a ...weight lifted off my shoulders. If you are looking for an honest, hardworking, and compassionate lawyer, please hire Diane Sternlieb! Her and her staff worked hard for my son and I and i could never thank them enough.