Ms. Diana P. Zitser is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 25 years of experience and co-founder of Kramer & Zitser, LLP. Ms. Zitser and Team have represented clients in high net-worth divorce cases, later-in-life divorces, legal separation proceedings, support modifications, property division, and complex assets, negotiating and drafting marital settlement agreements and pre/postnuptial agreements, paternity actions, move-away cases, and annulments.
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 2015-2025. Ms. Zitser also ranked as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Southern California from 2017-2025. And in 2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025, 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. She is one of 's Best Family Lawyers in Los Angeles from 2016 to 2025.
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.
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1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Posted by Sam | June 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best attorney
Diana exemplifies a person with great intellect and integrity who chose to be an advocate. Diana ranks far above typical lawyers. She represents the highest standards of what it means to legally protect and guide her clients through the maze of the legal process. Diana advised me about optimal legal ...
Posted by Sam C. | June 15, 2020 | Family
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Diana exemplifies a person with great intellect and integrity who chose to be an advocate. Diana ranks far above typical lawyers. She represents the highest standards of what it means to legally protect and guide her clients through the maze of the legal process. Diana advised me about optimal legal ...
Posted by George | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Family law attorney in LA area
I found Diana Zitser on Avvo...After previously trying to navigate the divorce process on my own, I found that a real experienced family law attorney was necessary to carry the proceed through all the way to completion. From the initial consultation to the final judgment in my divorce case, Ms. Zitse...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Above and beyond
Diana P. Zitser went above and beyond, very knowledgeable about family law. She was great at answering and returning phone calls. She helped with legal advice every step of the way. She constantly updated me on the progress and was available any time I called/emailed her for help. Ms. Zitser has been...
Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amended marriage certificate
Diana helped us resolve an issue with a marriage certificate that was not in conformity with the document required by Homeland Security for an immigration matter. Papers were prepared and a hearing was held in state court resulting in a positive outcome and a ruling by the court granting all our requ...
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"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."
"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! ! !"
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2023
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2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
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2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
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2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
The Top 50: 2021 Women Southern California Super Lawyers, California Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2021
Best Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles, Expertise.com
2020
Best Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles, Expertise.com
2020
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
The Top 50: 2020 Women Southern California Super Lawyers, California Super Lawyers
2019
Super Laywer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
The Top 100: 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers, 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
Best Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles, Expertise.com
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
The Top 50: 2017 Women Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Global Awards 2016, Corporate LiveWire
2016
Best Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles, Expertise
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Top Ten Most Dependable Family Law Attorneys of the West, Forbes Magazine by Goldline Research
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Top Attorney in Southern California, Super Lawyers
2007
Top 25 Lawyers of the Valley, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
2006
Top Attorney in Southern California, Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Top Attorney in Southern California, Super Lawyers
2002
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2009 - 2011
Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Superior Court
2009 - Present
San Fernando Valley BarAttorney Member
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1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
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