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  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • Licensed for 20 years
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About Diamond

My practice is focused on helping children and families. Whether it is an adoption, guardianship, conservatorship, custody, visitation or other matter, I can offer a calm, sensible and reassuring voice to families in crisis. I am an experienced attorney, having handled a wide variety of cases throughout California.  (Please see the Cases, Client Reviews, and Endorsements sections on my Profile page.) I am also an Adjunct Professor at UC Irvine School of Law and work with law students interested in public interest careers. Prior to starting my practice, I was the Interim Pro Bono Director and Lead Attorney for the Public Law Center (PLC) and worked for legal aid organizations, including Legal Advocates for Children & Youth (LACY). I graduated from UC Berkeley (with Bachelors degrees in Social Welfare and Economics) and UC Hastings College of Law. I also speak Vietnamese and served for many years on the Board of Directors of the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California (VABASC). I've also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children and as a pro bono attorney.

Practice areas

Juvenile lawFamilyAdoptionGuardianship
  1. Guardianship: 50%

    Guardianships and Conservatorships

  2. Adoption: 20%

    Step Parent Adoptions & Relative Adoptions

  3. Family: 15%

  4. Juvenile law: 15%

Languages spoken

Vietnamese, English

Contact

10061 Talbert Ave.
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Diamond Tran

10061 Talbert Ave.
Suite 200
Fountain Valley, CA, 92708

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200010/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers52
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Clients' Choice AwardAVVO2015
Blum Foundation ScholarshipLeon A. and Esther F. Blum Foundation1999
Hastings Merit ScholarshipUC Hastings College of Law1999
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Office of Diamond Tran2013 - Present
Adjunct ProfessorUC Irvine School of Law2018 - 2018
Interim Pro Bono Director and Lead AttorneyPublic Law Center2012 - 2012
InstructorCalifornia State University Fullerton2008 - 2009
Staff AttorneyPublic Law Center2007 - 2012
Staff AttorneyLegal Aid Foundation Of Santa Barbara County2004 - 2006
Staff AttorneyLegal Advocates for Children & Youth2002 - 2004
AttorneySan Jose City Attorney's Office2001 - 2002
AttorneyThe Law Office of Michael Satris2000 - 2001
CounselorAdvice Company1999 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern CaliforniaVice President2015 - 2016
Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern CaliforniaDirector2013 - 2015
National Association of Counsel for ChildrenMember2013 - 2014
Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern CaliforniaSecretary2011 - 2013
Orange County Bar AssociationMember2007 - 2014
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember2005 - 2006
National Association of Counsel for ChildrenMember2002 - 2004
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember2002 - 2004
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Public Law Center E-NewslettersVarious articles2012
Public Law Center E-NewslettersVarious articles2011
Public Law Center E-NewslettersVarious articles2010
Public Law Center E-NewslettersVarious articles2009
Public Law Center E-NewslettersVarious articles2008
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of California, Hastings College of the LawJD - Juris Doctor1999
University of California - BerkeleyBA - Bachelor of Arts1996
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Starting a New NonprofitStarting a New Nonprofit--The Reality Checklist2011
Tax and Resource Seminar for Nonprofit, Faith-Based and Tax-Exempt OrganizationsNonprofits and Business Activities2009
OC Child Care Association Installation MeetingRecent Developments in Child Care Law2008
Starting a New NonprofitStarting a New Nonprofit-- The Reality Checklist2007
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Grandparent visitationCourt ordered a generous visitation schedule for grandparents.
Petition to Withdraw Funds from a Minor's Blocked AccountPetition granted
De Facto Parent RequestDe Facto Parent Status granted
Nonprofit FormationOrganization was incorporated in the State of CA and received 501(c)(3) tax exemption.
In re Guardianship of GranddaughterSuccessfully obtained guardianship of the grandchild.
Unmarried Mother vs. Unmarried FatherSuccessfully obtained restraining order, sole legal and physical custody, and child support.
Student vs. School DistrictGrades ultimately adjusted after successful advocacy
Student vs. School DistrictThe School District agreed to all of clients' demands in the Due Process Complaint, including, but not limited to: funding Independent Educational Evaluations; aide support for the entire school day; and transportation with aide support.
Limited Conservatorship of the PersonLimited Conservatorship of the Person granted so that parents could continue to make certain important decisions for their adult child.

Reviews

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Highly recommend

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Diamond was very knowledgeable and helped us with establishing guardianship for our son. It’s a complicated process and she made it easy for us. Was recommended to us from CHOC. Would use her again and highly recommend her.
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Conservatorship on my sick mother.

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Attorney Diamond Tran helped me through the difficult process of seeking conservatorship on my sick mother. I have no words to describe the specialized work I received from Attorney Diamond Tran. What I can say is that I am extremely satisfied with the results and that I am very grateful to her. She was an impeccable attorney, respectful, precise, thorough and highly professional.
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Professional

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Diamond went out of her way to find referrals for my case. She was professional and had good follow-through.
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Honest and Helpful

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I am so glad I called Diamond Tran. She was nice enough to take the time to talk to me and answer all of my questions. She was honest, helpful, clear, and concise. I felt as though she cared and wanted to help. I know adoptions are extremely complicated and she didn't sugar coat anything- I truly appreciate that! I highly recommend Ms. Tran and I appreciate her helping me.
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Court blocked account

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Diamond was able to help us unlock a court blocked account even though we live out of state. Wonderful help that I would highly recommend. Very grateful for the fact that she also understands Vietnamese, helped us with the language barriers!!
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Grandparents visitation rights

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I chose Diamond Tran after researching some other attorneys & after meeting & speaking with her I am very happy with my choice. We are in the begging stages at this time of gaining visitation rights with our grandchildren. I feel very confident that with her help we will prevail .
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HIred as a Custody Attorney

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I found Diamond on Avvo. Based on the positive reviews I have read about her, I went ahead and gave her a call in regards to a child custody case. She was able to give me a phone consult and seemed very upfront and honest so a scheduled an in office appointment with her. After meeting with 5 different attorneys, I decided to go with Diamond as she was the best fit for me. Her pricing was reasonable and she was not pushy (like some lawyers). She did not try to sell me and did not promise me anything telling me I will win just to get the case. She was very honest and upfront which was what I was looking for. I ended up finishing up the case on my own as the other party and I was able to come to an agreement that did not need to involve an attorney. Overall Diamond is honest, easy to get in contact with, and very straight forward with high morals. I would recommend her. Just an update after my case was closed. I contacted Diamond to ask a few questions regarding my case with no attorney client contract. She got back to me same day with some advice and offered to help without charge. It's not everyday that you run into an attorney that will not charge an arm and a leg just to ask a few questions!
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Responsive

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My wife and I had to file for Conservatorship for my Son who will be turning 18 soon. Found some Lawyers names on-line and read their reviews. Narrowed it down to three before contacting them for a quick phone interview. We chose Diamond Tran because we felt comfortable speaking to her and felt like we could ask her any question about the process of filing for Conservatorship. We are very happy with our decision of choosing Diamond Tran help us through the process, she is very caring and most important responsive to any question and concerns that we had.
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Hired attorney

Highly recommend

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I walked into meet with Ms. Diamond Tran regard to conservatorship case, it has been a pleasurable experience. I found Ms. Tran to be very informative, confident professional, caring and kind, she made me feel comfortable. Furthermore, she goes the extra-mile whenever I had doubts, concerns or questions I was given thorough explanations. She is looking out for her client’s best interest not looking to pad her hours. I’m highly recommend Ms. Tran to anyone looking for family law legal service.
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Hired attorney

Very caring

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Diamond helped me and my family to get my son's conservatorship. She returned my call very quick she was very honest and explained to me what the whole process was going to be. Diamond also was caring and patient, she told me she would do her best and that if everything went right it would take about 60 days. Which it did I am very happy with all the work she did whenever my friends need a lawyer about conservator ships or child support I would definitely recommend her! Thank you so much Diamond.
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Attorney endorsements

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William Strachan, Family Attorney on Mar 1, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Tran represented Grand Parents in a Grand Parent visitation case. She was well prepared on the law and the facts. Ms. Tran prevailed for her clients in a contested hearing that lasted several days.

Lawrence Bowen, Guardianship Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Ms. Tran and I worked together 15 years ago and she remains one of the most competent, caring, and conscientious lawyers I have ever worked with. I highly recommend Ms. Tran!

Jeffrey Williams, Guardianship Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Diamond Tran is one of the lawyers you should consider first if you have a legal situation involving children. She is very concerned with effectively representing and getting maximum justice for them. She will do a good, conscientious job for you.

Todd Spitzer, Education Attorney on Apr 2, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Diamond and I worked together on an education matter that successfully resolved for both of our clients. I was able to reach Diamond at all hours including weekends which was critical to the pressure and timing of getting our issue resolved with the government body. She knows how to advocate for her client while bringing practical skills to the table.

Paul Nguyen, Family Attorney on Feb 13, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Met Diamond when she was with PLC, she is one of the most compassionate attorneys I know.

Meldie Moore, Guardianship Attorney on Oct 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Diamond Tran. Diamond is experienced, knowledgeable, and professional. Her compassion for and commitment to her clients is commendable.

Michael Obradovitch, Family Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Very knowledgable and helpful Attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

Jeany Duff, Family Attorney on Jun 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

May Gibbs, Family Attorney on Dec 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Diamond is an exceptional lawyer and amazing person all around. She is thorough in her research, confident in her trial skills and extremely caring to her clients and colleagues. I wholeheartedly endorse Diamond Tran.

Carol Rhoads

Diamond Tran was the staff attorney at the Public Law Center for whom I did a pro bono case. She was highly knowledgeable and dedicated and was a great guide and resource, allowing me to feel completely confident and our client's matter to be successfully concluded. It's a pleasure to endorse and recommend her as an attorney.

Fred Thiagarajah, Family Attorney on Aug 19, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Diamond is a superb family law attorney. I've known Diamond for almost 10 years and she is intelligent, hard-working, astute and compassionate. Hire Diamond if you want an honest and experienced family law attorney.