Diana L Telfer

Diana is professional, objective, and real. She was professional in all manners yet didn't try to downplay the emotion and human aspect of dealing with a difficult ex, demonstrating genuine empathy and an authentic concern for my and my children's' well-being. After a four year battle with my ex wife... regarding the kids schools, Diana helped get a Special Master in place that decided what was objectively best for the kids and that I am able to call on in the future.

When I set out to find an attorney to represent me in my divorce, I knew I was very interested in the collaborative process, but I knew nothing about it and if was the best route to take. It ALL felt overwhelming and scary. Minutes after my general inquiry to the Utah Association of Collaborative Pro...fessionals, Diana reached out to me with information about the collaborative process. I called her almost immediately. She was generous with her time and knowledge, helping me get clear and feel a little less anxious about the process. Needless to say, I hired her. Throughout the process, Diana listened, was responsive (which was SUPER important to me), compassionate, competent and straight forward. I felt I could trust her and knew she had my back. When things got tense she did her best to diffuse things, but when it was necessary she got tough. I would absolutely recommend the collaborative process and I would absolutely recommend hiring Diana.

Ms. Telfer was selected by a friend of hers from school, and she has protected that friend's client instead of the children. She allows hostility at exchanges including speaking openly about calling the police on the father in front of the children, wearing a bodycam and walking off on the children ...as they were safely taken to her. She has enabled the mother to give the kids their clothes in garbage bags, "treating them like garbage". She has allowed repeated violations by the client of her friend - violations of law and court orders which are harming the children. The oldest requested to speak with his therapist alone, and was dismissed as a client thereafter because the mother had not been honest about the situation. He was put in group and despite concerns the son had expressed about his mother knowing someone there and not being able to speak freely, Ms. Telfer allowed it, claiming she would follow up and see how it was going. There's no indication she did. In fact, after that there were multiple DCFS reports about the mother that directly opposed what Ms. Telfer had represented to the court. It was items Ms. Telfer was hired to prevent. She failed the children. The oldest was getting suspended from school and then assaulted by his mother. She dug her fingernails into his cheeks and shoved a bar of soap in his mouth so hard he was bleeding in his mouth. He was also drawing violent pictures of his mother. Ms. Telfer didn't check with the child or DCFS, because this is about protecting the mother, not the child. DCFS recommended therapy, but Ms. Telfer and the mother have a lot to hide so after 3 months he still isn't with a therapist under his mother's care. Instead of reporting the violations and harms to the court, Ms. Telfer makes up allegations about the father. She actually claims that the father reporting the violations means he's mentally ill, despite his concerns being proven valid by multiple DCFS reports. I don't not find Ms. Telfer to be honest, competent, or to be looking out for the welfare of the children. I find her far more interested in protecting her friend's client. As of this writing, she's under investigation by the state bar for ethics violations.

Diana is the best attorney ever, she helped with my custody case even it will take time. She was a great listener ,genuine and she really wants to help you succeed. My previous attorney gave up on us because the case will take longer time than usual and then i found Diana which she didn't give up o...n us. She went the extra mile and did more than enough to help me keeping my daughter safe. All of her hard work was invaluable to us. At one point i wanted to give up on the case , but her encouragement and support was immeasurable. Thank you Diana!

I was in an extremely high conflict divorce and custody battle that dragged on for 18 months. Diana was amazing to work with and I never could have settled this difficult situation without her expertise. Diana walked me through the entire process. Along the way she would tell me what my option...s were and give me all the information I would need to make difficult decisions. She always had my best interest and the best interest of my kids in mind. She had a lot of empathy for what I was going through and tried to remedy things as best she could. I felt like Diana had a lot of integrity and I could trust her. She was extremely knowledgeable and always prepared. She worked very professionally with a custody evaluator, Guardian ad Litem, various mediators, Commissioner, Judge, and a very difficult opposing counsel. She has a great reputation in her professional community, as evidenced by her rapport with the other professionals involved in my case. Diana was easily available by phone or email and often consulted with me during stressful situations in the evenings or on weekends. She was straight forward about timelines, cost, and what would be next in the process. Though the experience with my divorce was not something I would ever recommend or wish to go through again, I would whole-heartedly recommend Diana as the strong and competent attorney to get you through it.