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Acquired: 2010
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3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite A218, San Diego, CA, 92123
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Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Maria and it was one of the greatest decisions I’ve ever made. From the moment I spoke to her on the phone, I felt comfortable and safe. I had a very high conflict custody case and I never thought this process would end; but Maria was extremely helpful, thorough, attentive, resource...
Posted by Nate | August 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was David vs Goliath. My ex had a powerful family and stacked the deck against me, and I thought I would never get to have my son. My ex and her family had done everything they could to keep me and my son seperated. I had nobody to help me. Maria was able to prepare me and guide me through the sca...
Posted by Zoey | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Maria handled my custody case and she did an awesome job. She took my concerns seriously and helped to present them in a professional manner. She is a great lawyer and a very warm person, super easy to get along with and talk to about our case. Her response time for my MANY questions was excellent, s...
Posted by Doug | April 5, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Ms. Diaz and she promptly returned my call. Even though she was headed to court, she still took the time to conduct a phone consult on an emergency situation and when I decided I needed to meet in person for additional guidance, setting up an appointment was quick and easy. Ms. Diaz l...
Posted by Desiree | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Maria Diaz is sweet and will say that her heart breaks for whatever you are going through. But she is passive in her approach and in the courtroom. Our case is high conflict, but then for what other reason would we need an attorney? Her strategy to represent us quickly shifted focus to only making ...
"Maria is an excellent attorney. She is knowledgeable and works tirelessly for her clients. She is compassionate and truly feels for her clients during some of the worst times in their lives. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Diaz and I worked together at a dependency law firm in 2014 and 2015. I often consulted with Ms. Diaz on complex matters. She has a way of breaking complicated issues down to simple solutions. She is easy to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is a dedicated attorney and collaborates excellently. I am pleased she is working with me as local counsel in a family law/immigration matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Well respected in the community. A lawyer who goes above and beyond for her clients."
"Maria has been a wonderful asset to our firm bringing years of experience in child custody and visitation issues. Maria's compassion and perseverance serves her clients well and she is a pleasure to work with everyday."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is a strong advocate for children and their caregivers. She is dedicated to ensuring that your concerns are answered and that your case is presented with meaning and clarity. Maria is a zealous and ethical attorney."
"Ms. Diaz is a intelligent and compassionate attorney. She has a strong and thorough understanding of Juvenile Dependency. I highly recommend her as an attorney."
"Maria is a compassionate, honest, and hard-working attorney. I highly recommend her for any family law issue."
"Maria is a compassionate, honest, and zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend her to anyone who has family legal issues."
"I worked with Maria on a similar case involving both immigration and guardianship issues. Maria worked very diligently with the family to help obtain the guardianship order so the child could apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. I found her to be incredibly professional and easy to contact. I would highly recommend this lawyer."
"Maria is a caring, compassionate and hardworking attorney who truly cares about her clients. She has represented minors in juvenile dependency cases for several years and has advocated with zeal and tenacity for her clients. I would recommend Ms. Diaz for any juvenile dependency matters."
"Maria and I were assigned to the same courtroom for several years representing minors in juvenile dependency cases. She is a zealous advocate for her clients, and extremely reliable and compassionate. I would recommend Ms. Diaz, especially if you are a Spanish speaker."
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2016
Wiley W. Manuel Certificate, State Bar of California
2016
Excellence Pro Bono Legal Services, PowerMentor
2011
Peer Recognition Award, Dependency Legal Group
2009
Concentration in Child, Family, Elder Law, HONORS, California Western School of Law
2016 - Present
SENIOR ATTORNEY, MESNIK LAW GROUP, INC.
2015 - 2016
Owner, The Law Office of Maria P. Diaz
2015 - 2016
VOLUNTEER Attorney, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
2010 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Dependency Legal Group of San Diego
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, Law Offices of Tara Grabarcyzk
2009 - 2010
Post-Bar Law Clerk, Law Office of George J. Ronis
2008 - 2008
Certified Legal Intern, The Office of the Public Defender, Dependecy Unit
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Lapine Law Group
2015 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2009
J.D.
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Legal Guardianship and Custody Petition cross over with Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Spanish
English