$ 500-500 per hour
Practice Focus
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements (Collaborative and Non-Collaborative Processes)
Mediation to stay married
Collaborative divorce
Mediation
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
Life and Legacy Planning (Wills and Trusts) for both basic estates and for blended families
Family Lawyer & Mediator.
Since 2007, Ms. Martinez has dedicated her practice 100% to out of court resolutions for couples and families transitioning through divorce and separation. Her focus is finding solutions to today's legal and family questions, with an eye an achieving the goals for the future. Having practiced in family law since 1998, Ms. Martinez has seen the hardships, destruction, and pain of contested divorces and separations in the court system, and understands from personal and professional expeirence the defficiencies of the family court system. Family matters should be handled first by the families themselves. Only when the family is unable to resolve for themselves, should a judge make decisions for them. Who best knows your children? YOU. Who best knows your financial goals and concerns? YOU. Who should have a voice in your financial and family future? YOU. Ms. Martinez and her professional resources work to empower people to make informed and well-reasoned decisions in their divorce or separation.
Wills & Trusts - Life & Legacy Planning
We've recently add Wills and Trusts to our services, now providing more complete advanced family solutions. There is no "one-size-fits-all" here. Every life and legacy plan is customized to meet the goals of the unique people we serve, making sure their children, finances, and businesses are taken care of the way they want when they can't to do it, and making sure their wishes are honored upon their passing.
Divorce Options Workshops
Educating the public on out-of-court solutions is a top priority for Ms. Martinez. She is a regular guest lecturer at "Divorce Options", a monthly workshop where participants hear from legal, financial, and marriage & family therapy professionals on the topics of divorce litigation, mediation, collaboration, self help, custody, support, working with a difficult spouse, retirement plans, real estate, short sales, and much much more.
Educator
Ms. Martinez is also dedicated to educating and training professionals in the fields of collaborative divorce, mediation, and cultural complexities in family law. She is a national speaker on these topics, and is a trainer, coach, and observer for professionals and students wishing to enter these fields of practice.
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$ 500-500 per hour
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12 Client Reviews
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Posted by jeremy | September 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
helpful and fair
Diana Martinez was excellent. She took the time to explain very thoroughly each step through the process of divorce. And she made sure everything was clear and understood by both parties involved. I hope I never have to, but I would recommend her to anyone in a similar situation. A big thanks to Dian...
Posted by Marilyn | April 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Extremely satisfied
Diana L Martinez was my attorney for my collaborative divorce. I could not speak more highly of her. She always had my best interests in mind while at the same time keeping the process completely "collaborative". She is extremely ethical and was always easy to get a hold of and to talk with. She ...
Posted by Patti | April 13, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Excellent attorney
Diana was my attorney in our collaborative divorce. While working with her over the past year, I've felt that I was in very competent hands. I appreciate her knowledge, integrity and attention to detail. She truly cares about her clients and works hard to achieve equitable results. Above all, I respe...
Posted by Lisa | December 12, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Consummate and compassionate professional
I hold Diana in high esteem. She brings a unique blend of legal knowledge, an incredible eye for detail and amazing sensitivity to her collaborative divorce clients. She is extremely well-prepared for negotiations, interacts with a very calm, level-headed approach, and is one of the most articulate p...
Posted by Diane | April 15, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Mediation divorce
My number one goal was to stay out of court and with Diana this became possible even when there were several times it seemed impossible - she kept listening to all my suggestions on how to get the other person involved and willing to mediate. In several ways I am not sure that you would call my case...
"Ms. Martinez is an excellent attorney. She is truly caring and compassionate towards her clients, yet she is realistic with them as well. I found her to be very professional and knowledgeable. It is very easy to see why she is so highly respected by her peers."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent mediator, collaborative lawyer, and consulting attorney."
"Attorney Martinez's credentials and reputation are impeccable. I would recommend her to anyone needing representation in her community,"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Martinez is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional repuation. She is a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse her."
"Ms. Martinez's work as a mediator takes conflict resolution to a different level unlike any I have dealt with in practice or heard from colleagues. Her approach is radically different than the court mandated process for civil dispute resolution addressing the fundamental issues that are the underlying cause of the disputes. Her approach is not how to resolve the case quickly, but how to resolve it finally and completely. Although her emphasis is family law and divorce resolution, her approach to mediation and dispute resolution is across the board for all civil disputes. This is a top quality lawyer/mediator."
"Ms. Martinez is a gifted and dedicated advocate to her clients. I recommend her without reservation."
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2024 Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
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2023 Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
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2022 Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
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2021 Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2020
2020 Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2019
2019 Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2018
2018 Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2018
Jane Adams Award, Riverside Superior Court
2017
Eureka Award, Collaborative Practice California
2017
2017 Southern California Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2016
2016 Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Peacemaker Award, Riverside Superior Court
2013
Top Contributor, avvo
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Clients' Choice Award, avvo.com
2009
Board Member, Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
2020 - Present
Owner, Law & Mediation Offices of Diana L. Martinez
2019 - 2020
Collaborative Attorney and Mediator, Holstrom Blocke + Parke
2010 - 2015
Professional Mediator Observer selected by Professor Mosten, UCLA Law School Mediation Clinic
2007 - 2018
President, Collaborative Attorney/Mediator, West Coast Law & Mediation, APC
2001 - 2007
Owner, Law Office of Diana L. Martinez
1998 - 2001
Owner, Law Offices of Diana L. Martinez
2023 - Present
Long Beach Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationFamily Law Executive Committee Member
2017 - Present
Collaborative Practice CaliforniaBoard Member, Officer
2010 - Present
Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Orange CountyMember
2008 - Present
CultureCounts.netEducator/Lecturer
Member
Member
Member
2010 - 2017
Collaborative Divorce Education InstituteTrainer
2008 - 2010
Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law AssociationBoard of Directors
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Agreement reached without going to court.
Agreement reached without going to court.
Agreement reached without going to court.
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Undergraduate
2017
Becoming Culturally Competent and Ethical: Beyond Basics
2016
Effective Collaborative Practice
2016
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Agreement Readiness
2015
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2014
Cultural Complexities in Dispute Resolution
2014
Enrolling the Client and Spouse
2013
2013
Does What Happens in Vegas Stay in Vegas? Confidentiality in Collaborative Practice
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Avoiding Malpractice - Diversity Workshop
2009
What everyone should know about divorce
2009
Options, process, and related costs of divorce
2008
Dealing with the Marital Home in Divorce
2008
An American Quilt - A Workshop on Diversity
2008
Addressing issues on cultural diversity in divorce
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