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Christoph Michael Diecke

Family Attorney at San Diego, CA

5.0   2 reviews
  • State Years
    California - CA 17 years
    Arizona - AZ 19 years
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 19 years
    State AZ
    Acquired 2003
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Christoph

Learn Christoph’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Family
    35%
    Divorce; Legal Separation; Domestic Partnership Dissolutions; Annulments; Paternity; Adoptions; Spousal, Partner and Child Support; Property Division; Post-Judgment Modifications; and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders.

    18 years

  2. Litigation
    35%

    18 years

  3. Business
    10%
    Business formation and counseling.

    18 years

  4. Employment and labor
    10%

    18 years

  5. International law
    10%
    German-American legal issues.

    18 years

 

Before founding CMD Law in May 2011, Christoph spent five years as an associate attorney at the AV-rated San Diego law firm Stock Stephens, LLP. During that time, Christoph was a key player in the family law and civil litigation departments of the firm, and successfully represented clients from all walks of life and all types of social, cultural, and financial backgrounds.

Christoph has made numerous court appearances in all San Diego County Superior Courts and consistently achieved positive results. He also regularly negotiated favorable settlements for his clients.  Thus, whether your legal issue requires litigation or can be resolved through negotiation, Christoph is well equipped to represent you.

Having grown up in Germany, Christoph obtained his legal education at Germany’s Friedrich Schiller University and at San Diego’s California Western School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 2003. Christoph is licensed to practice law in California and Arizona.

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402 W Broadway, Suite 400
San Diego, CA, 92101

Reviews

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Posted by Tony | February 3, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Honest, Intelligent, Capable, Efficient, Realistic points of view
Over the last 14 years I have hired 4 attorneys to represent me in Family Law court. Chris Diecke is the first and only attorney to get it right. Chris listened to (and actually heard) my concerns and provided me with realist advice on how to proceed with each issue/concern. Chris was very responsive and worked hard to get the most reasonable outcome. The Family Court system is very much like war, no one wins in war and it is not fair. The best possible out come is yielded by reducing the amount of conflict before you get into court. Chris does this by intelligently forming the complaints and responses in a coherent manor that the judge can follow. I have had a variety of attorneys, all of which caused more harm than good, except Chris. Chris was perfect and I highly recommend him. The court system is random and chaotic, you need an attorney like Chris to keep you informed, calm, and pointed in the right direction. Don't waist your time with any other attorney, just hire Chris. My life would have been dramatically better if I had met Chris 14 years ago when my divorce with kids started. Chris did such a thorough job of writing the final judgement, that I don't think I will ever have to step foot in the court room again.
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Posted by David | June 19, 2013
Highly Competent Young Attorney in San Diego, CA
Christoph Diecke, born in Germany, is a highly competent and very professional attorney practicing in San Diego. Among many other skills to recommend him, he is fully fluent in both German and English, and studied law both in Germany and the U.S. He has represented our family in the U.S. for several years, and we couldn't be happier with his service. In Germany, before WWII, our family championed the Impressionists beyond Paris and helped support and promote the Impressionist movement throughout the world.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal Attorney
  • CMD Law
  • 2011 - Present
  • Associate
  • Stock Stephens, LLP
  • 2005 - 2011

Education

  • California Western SOL
  • LL.M - Master of Laws (cum laude)
  • 2003
  • Friedrich Schiller University
  • J.D. Equivalent
  • 2001

Associations

  • San Diego County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • German

Honors and Awards

  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • The Center
  • 2008
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
  • 2003
  • Wiley W. Manuel Award
  • State Bar of California
  • 2003
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
  • 2002
  • Wiley W. Manuel Award
  • State Bar of California
  • 2002
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
  • 2001
  • Wiley W. Manuel Award
  • State Bar of California
  • 2001
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
  • 2000
  • Wiley W. Manuel Award
  • State Bar of California
  • 2000
  • Community Service Award
  • San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
  • 1999
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
  • 1999
  • Wiley W. Manuel Award
  • State Bar of California
  • 1999
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Speaking Engagements

  • GLOW Meeting
  • Get a Prenup!
  • 2014
  • Intelligent Quorum Meeting
  • Finding & hiring the right lawyer
  • 2013
  • NCCN Meeting
  • Business Entity Overview
  • 2013
  • NCCN Meeting
  • How to find & hire the right lawyer
  • 2012
  • NCCN Meeting
  • Marital Property Overview
  • 2012
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Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (5)
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Business Attorney | Jun 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable attorney."
Family Attorney | May 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Christoph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Family Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
Business Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"
Litigation Attorney | Sep 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've known Chris for a long time and he is a very competent and skilled attorney. I highly recommend Chris to anyone seeking legal assistance."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Apr 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"It is my pleasure to endorse Christoph ("Chris") Diecke. I've known Chris for 3 years now and I have been impressed with his character. As a litigator, he works to resolve matters at the lowest possible level, which saves his clients time and money, not to mention stress. I applaud his philosophy."
Family Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Christoph on several family law and civil litigation matters. He is hardworking, dedicated and incredibly intelligent. I would trust him with any of my cases and clients."
General practice Attorney | Jun 22
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Diecke is honest, professional and reliable. I recommend Mr. Diecke to anyone in need of a lawyer."
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San Diego Family Lawyer Christoph Michael Diecke
Christoph Michael Diecke
Family Attorney
San Diego, CA
Licensed for 19 years