Diane Therese Letarte

Diane Therese Letarte

4.8
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

1080 Park Blvd Unit 1008, San Diego, CA

About Diane

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Lifer Suitability hearing - BPH Post conviction, P36 Three Strikes (Re-sentencing)

75%
Appeals 25%

Writs from Lifer Parole Hearing

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Diane Therese Letarte

1080 Park Blvd Unit 1008, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Diane Therese Letarte's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Life Sentence Parole Granted

My husband is a youth offender and he has been in prison for over 24 years, he had his 1st board hearing July 7, 2023 and he was found situatable. Ms. Letarte did an amazing job preparing my husband and giving us the family guidance and templates. My very 1st call to her was one of the best experienc...es I had. I had felt i had hit a dead end with the lack of interest, all others asked for a retainer to be able to speak to us, she was different. She talked to me for about 40 minutes, giving me options and guiding me, she never asked for money until we hired her. Yolanda her legal assistant is also fabulous. They answered all of our emails, phone call, collect calls from my husband. We were pleased with the services they provided. We highly recommend, Diane Letarte. Thank you for everything!

Posted by Marie | February 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Respected!

I was referred to the law offices of Diane Letarte to handle my immediate family members case site unseen. I called and spoke with Yolanda Navarro who took the time to answer all my questions. She responded quickly to every email and every call from the very beginning. We never met in person however... that didn't matter because as a team attorney Diane Letarte and Mrs. Yolanda guided me in how to secure services as well as the steps needed to get representation started from beginning to end. The office was always patient in answering every question and every email even if I asked my question more than once. Thank you Attorney Letarte for accepting the challenge to represent family member in the best way possible. He told me how you stood your grounds and fought for his best interest. My family and I say...Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

True Professionalism and Successful

Ms Letarte: Me and my family cant express enough how grateful we are for Ms. Letarte's service!! My brother was sentenced to 25 to Life, it seemed hopeless to think that he would ever come out. Ms. Letarte was referred to us by a family that had a family member doing life and was granted parole with ...the help of Ms. Letarte, long story short Ms. Letarte was direct and moved swiftly in reviewing my brothers case and made the impossible possible. Ms. Letarte's staff team was also awesome in their professionalism and swift to respond to matters. My brother is now coming home thanks to Ms. Letarte and her team, we will forever be grateful for her services. If you have a family member that needs professional help I'm telling you that YOU CAN NOT GO WRONG BY HIRING Ms. Letarte!!!!! Thank you Ms. Letarte!!!

Posted by KimberlyWhite | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A million Thank You's

My husband had a life sentence and after 40 years of being locked up and denied parole several times, I contacted Attorney LeTarte. Her and her staff went above and beyond to help my husband. First there was a suitability hearing and he was found suitable....but then the Governor said no. I contacted... Attorney Letarte again and she was on his case right away, flew to his En Banc hearing and now my Husband is coming home! She is absolutely amazing, dedicated, sincere and well educated. Her staff is amazing too. If you want a fighting chance I suggest you hire her. Thank you Diane, Yolanda and the rest of the staff for your hard work and sincere dedication to helping men and women get back home to their families.

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Our prayers have been answered!

Our son was represented by Atty. Diane Letarte who was instrumental in his grant of suitability by BOP on 4.11.2017. Atty. Letarte made an exception by making a special trip to her office on that Sunday (any new updates are not normally accepted 5  business day before the hearing) to print the last... support letter  (updates) and brought it to the Parole Hearing. We are deeply in gratitude for her kindness in going out of her way to support our son.

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Diane Therese Letarte's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jamie Sprenger

Appeals lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

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."

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Michael Shemtoub

Appeals lawyer | Sep 30

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!"

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C. Abbott

Appeals lawyer | Jul 03

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."

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Serena Salinas

Appeals lawyer | Jul 02

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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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer

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Serena Salinas

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Tanya Weston

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Beckman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Attorney of the Month, Attorney Journal

2012

Judge Pro tem Contribution, Judge Advocates Association

2000

Distinguished Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

N/A

Service Award, North County Bar Association

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney - Owner, Law Office of Diane T. Letarte

2002 - 2002

Internship, Vista Public Defender's Office

Associations

2000 - Present

San Diego Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

North County Bar Association

Member

Lawyers Club of San Diego (North County chapter)

Former President

2005 - 2006

Lawyers Club of San Diego (North County chapter)

President

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Bolton 40 Cal.App 5th 611 (2019)

The Lassen County Superior Court is directed to vacate petitioner's 91-year state prison term for his juvenile offenses and to hold a sentencing hearing on his juvenile and adult convictions consistent with the Opinion

Fitz v. NCR Corp., 118 Cal. App. 4th 702. (2004)

Employee Procedural win impacting ALL NCR California employee.

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Education

2011

Walden University

MS - Master of Science

2002

University of San Diego School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1996

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Redlands

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1979

Florida Atlantic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

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

2010

Families of the Incarcerated at LA Church Lifer Parole Hearings - free Seminar

Publications

2011

Private informal tips document Tips for inmate

Languages

French

Spanish

English

Activity

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