Zitser Family Law Group is a highly respected and well-known firm in the family law arena. Ms. Diana P. Zitser, the founder, is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 20 years of experience. She has successfully represented clients with matters ranging from high-net-worth divorces to later-in-life divorces, legal separations, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, determination of spousal support, paternity actions, move-away cases, and domestic partnerships.
Prior to practicing law, Ms. Zitser earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance and was a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, handling complex multimillion-dollar realty valuation projects. Ms. Zitser credits her unique finance and real estate background with helping to make her the top-rated divorce attorney. She offers a distinct advantage in litigating and negotiating complex, high asset divorces, structuring, drafting, and implementing marital property settlement agreements, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She also represents clients in child custody and visitations, child support, and move-away cases.
Ms. Zitser is licensed to practice before all of the Courts of the State of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. A recognized “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine (an honor awarded to only the top 5% of the lawyers in the country) from 2015-2022. Ms. Zitser also ranked as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Southern California from 2017-2022. And, in 2019, she was ranked as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Southern California by Super Lawyers.
Ms. Zitser has a perfect “10” rating from AVVO for “peer recognition & client satisfaction" and Martindale-Hubbell awarded her their prestigious “AV Preeminent” rating, which is the “highest possible in both legal ability and ethical standards.” She's honored to have been named as one of the Top 25 Lawyers in the San Fernando Valley by the SFV Business Journal, named in Forbes magazine as one of the Ten Most Dependable Family Law Attorneys of the West, chosen as one of The 25 Best Divorce Lawyers in for five consecutive years from 2016-2021, and is the winner of the LiveWire’s 2016 Global Award.
Ms. Zitser is a member of the State Bar of California (Member, Family Law Section), Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar (Member, Family Law Section), and San Fernando Valley Bar (Member, Family Law Section). She also serves as an Advisory Board Member for the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL), an organization dedicated to excellence in the financial aspects of litigation and divorce financial education.
Ms. Zitser is fluent in English and Russian.
Practice areas
24 years
Spousal and child support
24 years
Move away cases, national and international; paternity actions
24 years
24 years
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
24 years
Languages spoken
Russian, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1997 | 02/07/2022 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Best Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles | Expertise.com | 2021 |
Super Lawyer | California Super Lawyers | 2021 |
The Top 50: 2021 Women Southern California Super Lawyers | California Super Lawyers | 2021 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Best Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles | Expertise.com | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | California Super Lawyers | 2020 |
The Top 50: 2020 Women Southern California Super Lawyers | California Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Best Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles | Expertise.com | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
The Top 100: 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Super Laywer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
The Top 50: 2018 Women Southern California Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
The Top 50: 2019 Women Southern California Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
The Top 50: 2017 Women Southern California Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Global Awards 2016 | Corporate LiveWire | 2016 |
Best Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles | Expertise | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top Ten Most Dependable Family Law Attorneys of the West | Forbes Magazine by Goldline Research | 2008 |
Top Attorney in Southern California | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Top 25 Lawyers of the Valley | San Fernando Valley Business Journal | 2007 |
Top Attorney in Southern California | Super Lawyers | 2006 |
Top Attorney in Southern California | Super Lawyers | 2005 |
Certified Specialist - Family Law | State Bar of California | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Judge Pro Tem | Los Angeles Superior Court | 2009 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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San Fernando Valley Bar | Attorney Member | 2009 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Valley Lawyer magazine (SFVBA) | Family Secrets: Filial Support and California Law | 2017 |
Los Angeles Daily Journal | Till death, we divorce | 2017 |
San Francisco Daily Journal | Till death, we divorce | 2017 |
Valley Lawyer magazine (SFVBA) | Costly Divorces: Third Party Liability for Attorney Fees and Costs | 2014 |
Valley Lawyer magazine (SFVBA) | When Divorces Go Grey | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southwestern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
California State University, Northridge | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1990 |
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Patricia Rodriguez, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 3, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Joy Miles, Family Attorney on Jun 27, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse Diana. She is a zealous advocate and is a clever and persuasive litigator in the courtroom. I run into her at continuing education classes so I know she keeps abreast of current laws too. She is reasonable and wants to get a settlement.
Patricia Rodriguez, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 3, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Joy Miles, Family Attorney on Jun 27, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse Diana. She is a zealous advocate and is a clever and persuasive litigator in the courtroom. I run into her at continuing education classes so I know she keeps abreast of current laws too. She is reasonable and wants to get a settlement.
Kevin Cortright, Family Attorney on Jun 4, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Ike Sherman, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Steve Ajalat, Family Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Diana is a very knowledgeable and effective attorney. She will get the job done.
Douglas Hatherley, Family Attorney on Apr 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Diana is a smart and effective family law attorney who does not back down in court.
Lawrence Ajalat, Family Attorney on Aug 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients to Diana. They have all been very pleased with her representation and her guidance through what was otherwise, a very difficult period. I will continue to refer family law matters and clients to her without hesitation.
Michael Levin, Family Attorney on Jul 29, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Diana and I worked together on a case. She handled the family law issues while I handled a related matter in my area of expertise. Diana knows her stuff! She is dedicated, thoughtful and thorough. I HIGHLY endorse her! ! !