Criminal Defense attorney mostly in the area of Post-Conviction law helping inmates.
This includes Lifer Parole Hearings and Appeals from the Board of Parole Hearings across 35 State Prison in all of California..
French Canadian Snowbird from Montreal that landed in San Diego in 1979 and never left Beautiful city of San Diego!
Practice areas
Lifer Suitability hearing - BPH Post conviction, P36 Three Strikes (Re-sentencing)
Writs from Lifer Parole Hearing
Languages spoken
French, Spanish, English
1080 Park Blvd Unit 1008
San Diego, CA, 92101
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Inactive | 1998 | 10/14/2017 |
FL | Inactive | 1998 | 09/12/2019 |
CA | Active | 1997 | 11/04/2019 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Attorney of the Month | Attorney Journal | 2013 |
Judge Pro tem Contribution | Judge Advocates Association | 2012 |
Distinguished Service Award | San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program | 2000 |
Service Award | North County Bar Association | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney - Owner | Law Office of Diane T. Letarte | 1998 - Present |
Internship | Vista Public Defender's Office | 2002 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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San Diego Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
North County Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Lawyers Club of San Diego (North County chapter) | Former President | N/A |
Lawyers Club of San Diego (North County chapter) | President | 2005 - 2006 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Private informal tips document | Tips for inmate | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Walden University | MS - Master of Science | 2011 |
University of San Diego School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2002 |
Thomas Jefferson School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
University of Redlands | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 1991 |
Florida Atlantic University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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TIME WARNER - Studio | Marsy's Law and its Impact | 2011 |
LIFER FAIR | LIFER SEMINAR - Prison | 2011 |
California Central Appellate Seminar CCAP | Lifer Parole Hearing - Making a record | 2011 |
Families of the Incarcerated at LA Church | Lifer Parole Hearings - free Seminar | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Fitz v. NCR Corp., 118 Cal. App. 4th 702. | Employee Procedural win impacting ALL NCR California employee. |
Posted by Joseph
Wed Nov 20 2019
Posted by anonymous
Tue May 21 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Diane when I was a new attorney in California. She was an inspiring mentor and remarkable lawyer. Her passion for justice and for her clients is truly one of a kind. Lawyers have a bad reputation for being money hungry, but Diane is the polar opposite of this stereotype - putting "the cause" as number one, and being willing to sacrifice everything for her clients. If only all lawyers could be as dedicated, passionate, and selfless as Diane.
James Dicks, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney.
Michael Shemtoub, Car accident Attorney on Oct 1, 2013
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!
C. Abbott, Immigration Attorney on Jul 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Letarte has dedicated her career to assisting a population within our community that needs zealous advocacy. A true professional.
Serena Salinas, Appeals Attorney on Jul 2, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I work under the guidance of Ms. Letarte in the area of parole suitability hearings. I gravitated to her because of her extensive knowledge and experience in the field. Her bright personality and honesty is refreshing, making her one of my favorite attorneys to work with.
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