Diane Michelle Singleton-Smith

Diane Michelle Singleton-Smith

4.6
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Murrieta, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

24630 Washington Avenue, Suite 104, Murrieta, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

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Singleton Smith Law Offices, Inc.

24630 Washington Avenue, Suite 104, Murrieta, CA, 92562

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Diane Michelle Singleton-Smith's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Rachel | August 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

I highly recommend Singleton Smith Law Offices. Before meeting with Diane, I was filled with anxiety and overwhelmed. Diane and her colleagues, put my heart and mind at ease with their expertise and wisdom. Diane was informative, professional, understanding and helped me immensely. I couldn’t ima...gine going through this process without them. Don’t hesitate when thinking of hiring Single Smith Law Offices, you will be happy you did. Truly grateful for Diane and this amazing office. Thank you for making a divorce, child custody and spousal support a more peaceful experience with your excellent services.

Posted by Robert | October 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great Divorce Firm

5 star – I highly recommend. They helped me every step of the way. They replied quickly to every question I had. They called me every month to check in on me to see if I had any questions. I felt confident through this whole process. From start to finish, took 7.5 months to be finalized. I was very h...appy with the process and result.

Posted by Brad | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Horrible experience

This firm doesnt have their clients best interest in mind or maybe only mine. I have been working with this firm for 2 years never even represented me in court. Oh that's rite my significant other told the firm I was ok with postponing a court date which I was not ok with, next thing you know 2100.00... postponed. Gave opposing counsel advise on Riverside County law cause they usually work the San Diego area. 8-12 dollars roughly never wanted to give a total as to my statement of monies paid. 2 weeks before court I was threatened for 1850.00 or firm would release representing me. This firm is probably great if you dont have or run into money troubles. I dont feel 8- 12 thousand is asking for as your firm says a non profit. I see your firm as opportunists during Covid. Hope I can save 1 person from wasting money on your firm . See other review from 2014 same circumstances. Leave you stranded before court.

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Worst Attorney. Run

The worst attorney for complicated divorce. i hired this attorney back in August 2020. My husband was throwing a fit about a house we purchased during marriage from my In-Laws. After separation my HUSBAND was trying to rush and sell the house and make me sign a quit claim. i hired this attorney since... she was really convincing during the consultation. My husband's attorney arranged a emergency hearing regarding sale of the property. i was fine selling the house but wasn't agreeing to the term where i have to sign the QUIT CLAIM and i also wanted our agent to be changed since our agent tried to intimidate me to agree on selling the property when i was on ready to sell. To my horror Diane told me a week before my hearing to agree to whatever the opposing counsel wants as i don't stand a chance in the hearing. she also mentioned to me that fighting over a agent to be changed was stupid and if she was a judge she would also not agree with my terms. i explained her the whole reason i didn't want the agent (and please consider i had more reasons which i can't mention here). But after hearing her statement i was really concerned as i knew she decided before my hearing that i will lose the hearing. i changed my attorney within 2 days and let me tell u that is the best decision i made ever. not going to mention the second attorney as i am not trying to promote anyone here. But within that 4-5 days left not did that attorney take my case but also won that hearing which DIANE told me i will lose. I won every hearing after that and my attorney was able to bring us to agreement and now my divorce has been finalized without a trial. so please don't get excited about all the 5star ratings as this attorney cannot handle a complicated case. please don't waste your time and get someone else. Divorce is always a stress and you don't need a attorney to make it more complicated.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Proactive, Responsive and Knowledgable!!

I am very pleased with my experience working with Singleton Smith Law Office! I switched to them midway through my divorce and they dove right in to my case! I always felt like a valued customer and really appreciated their responsiveness! I rarely worked directly with an attorney which helped keeped... costs down. My paralegal was Danielle and she was great! They kept me out of court and pushed to finalize my divorce which was previously dragging on an on! My divorce is final but I will definitely reach back out to them should I need any family law help in the future!

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Diane Michelle Singleton-Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Orzech

Family lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Diane is a respectful, yet zealous, advocate for her clients. She works diligently to resolve her cases in the most efficient manor with the utmost in integrity. Her experience with complex family law matters combined with her compassion for her clients is a powerful combination in the delicate area of family law. If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with your Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, or any other family law matter, I highly recommend the professional services offered by Diane Singleton-Smith. You will be treated fairly and get high quality representation."

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Brandy Tristao

Family lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tashfeen Haq

Family lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Diane is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Coupled with her demeanor and approach to represent her clients aggressively as well as expeditiously, she makes an excellent attorney to have on your side."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Best of Riverside, US Awards

2013

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Volunteer of the year, Public Service Law Corp

2010

Justice Wiley manuel, Public Service Law Corp

Work Experience

2008 - Present

President, Singleton Smith Law Offices, Inc.

Associations

2012 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2009 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Southwest Riverside County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bb

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Education

2008

University of La Verne

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of California - Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Temecula Connect

Personal Injury

2014

Temecula Connect

Divorce

2013

Bankruptcy seminar

Bankruptcy

Languages

English

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