Maria P Diaz

Maria P Diaz

4.7
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 15 years

Child custody Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +4 more

3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite A218, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

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Location

MESNIK LAW GROUP, INC.

3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite A218, San Diego, CA, 92123

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Maria P Diaz's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

INCREDIBLE!!

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...ful and knowledgeable every step of the way. I felt at ease and confident through it all. She is so understanding, kind, and gracious, yet tough and hard as nails when she needs to fight for you. We won our case and the outcome was more than I expected. I’ve experienced other family lawyers and nothing compares to the care she gave my case. I HIGHLY recommend Maria. A simple “thank you” can’t express the gratitude, peace she has made me feel and what she has brought to my life. She gave me a voice and made it loud and clear. I consider her an angel. Thank you Maria for EVERYTHING.

Posted by Nate | August 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Maria is my hero. She’s why I can raise my son.

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...riest part of the legal system; and without her I WOULD NOT HAVE GOTTEN THROUGH IT. I cannot overstate how grateful I am for her help. she is incredible and fought for me. Do not hesitate to call her.

Posted by Zoey | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

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...he is well educated on the ins and outs of child custody. Maria was always straight forward and honest while handling my case, which was hard to find so it was greatly appreciated. We will definitely be using her again!

Posted by Doug | April 5, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

My Review

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...istened to my situation completely, gave very straight forward and sound advice. I felt she understood and most importantly had the background to support me further, if required. My experience with Ms. Diaz was completely professional, unrushed and confidence inspiring. I would highly encourage anyone in need of a family attorney, to reach out to her. Doug

Posted by Desiree | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unsatisfied....

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 ...a good record so that we could do an appeal later. Her response to our concerns that she was not addressing things that needed to be said in a courtroom was that we should consult with another attorney....a few days before a deadline to file documentation requested by the judge. I do believe that Maria is kind and knowledgeable. But I don't believe that she has the confidence and voice to represent a case that needs this. Ethically Maria should have admitted early on that she was not the right fit to represent us. All the compassion in the world can't change that.

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Maria P Diaz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Caitlin Steele

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Julie Wolff

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Antonio Martinez

Guardianship lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Christopher Dorado

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Well respected in the community. A lawyer who goes above and beyond for her clients."

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Matthew Mesnik

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Carolyn Griesemer

Guardianship lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Noha Salem

Juvenile law lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Lisa Orozco

Child custody lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maria is a compassionate, honest, and hard-working attorney. I highly recommend her for any family law issue."

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Jose Orozco

Child custody lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maria is a compassionate, honest, and zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend her to anyone who has family legal issues."

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Ashley Negrette

Guardianship lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Andrew Desposito

Juvenile law lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Habib Hasbini

Family lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evangelina Woo

Juvenile law lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Lisa Orozco

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Ashley Negrette

Immigration lawyer

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Evangelina Woo

Juvenile law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2009

California Western School of Law

J.D.

2003

California State University, Long Beach

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

What You Need to Know About California's AB 900 and SIJS

Legal Guardianship and Custody Petition cross over with Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Languages

Spanish

English

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