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Maria P Diaz
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Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
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MESNIK LAW GROUP, INC.
3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite A218, San Diego, CA, 92123
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Posted by Doug | April 04, 2018 | Family
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...
Posted by GC | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Extremely happy she handled our case!
My boyfriend and I needed an extremely competent Family Law Attorney... We were so grateful to have found Maria Diaz at Mesnik Law who surpassed our expectations! She understood exactly what needed to be done to help us win our case which we did win. She kept us well informed through the process, ans...
Posted by Alfonso Lopez | March 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Thank you for helping my family
Mrs. Diaz was a God send to our family. We had complicated case involving guardianship, immigration, and other things. Maria was able to help us and coordinate with other attorneys handling other parts of what we needed. She was such an encouragement guiding us each step of the way. She went above an...
Maria P Diaz's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
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