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My practice is focused on helping children and families. Whether it is an adoption, guardianship, conservatorship, custody, visitation, education 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
- Guardianship: 40%
Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Adoption: 20%
Step Parent Adoptions & Relative Adoptions
- Family: 20%
- Education: 10%
Languages spoken
Vietnamese, English
Contact
Diamond Tran
10061 Talbert Ave.
Suite 200
Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
Website
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2000 | 09/26/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Clients' Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
| Blum Foundation Scholarship | Leon A. and Esther F. Blum Foundation | 1999 |
| Hastings Merit Scholarship | UC Hastings College of Law | 1999 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Office of Diamond Tran | 2013 - Present |
| Adjunct Professor | UC Irvine School of Law | 2018 - 2018 |
| Interim Pro Bono Director and Lead Attorney | Public Law Center | 2012 - 2012 |
| Instructor | California State University Fullerton | 2008 - 2009 |
| Staff Attorney | Public Law Center | 2007 - 2012 |
| Staff Attorney | Legal Aid Foundation Of Santa Barbara County | 2004 - 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Attorney | Legal Advocates for Children & Youth | 2002 - 2004 |
| Attorney | San Jose City Attorney's Office | 2001 - 2002 |
| Attorney | The Law Office of Michael Satris | 2000 - 2001 |
| Counselor | Advice Company | 1999 - 2000 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California | Vice President | 2015 - 2016 |
| Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California | Director | 2013 - 2015 |
| National Association of Counsel for Children | Member | 2013 - 2014 |
| Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California | Secretary | 2011 - 2013 |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - 2014 |
| Santa Barbara County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Counsel for Children | Member | 2002 - 2004 |
| Santa Clara County Bar Association | Member | 2002 - 2004 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Public Law Center E-Newsletters | Various articles | 2012 |
| Public Law Center E-Newsletters | Various articles | 2011 |
| Public Law Center E-Newsletters | Various articles | 2010 |
| Public Law Center E-Newsletters | Various articles | 2009 |
| Public Law Center E-Newsletters | Various articles | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, Hastings College of the Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| University of California - Berkeley | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Starting a New Nonprofit | Starting a New Nonprofit--The Reality Checklist | 2011 |
| Tax and Resource Seminar for Nonprofit, Faith-Based and Tax-Exempt Organizations | Nonprofits and Business Activities | 2009 |
| OC Child Care Association Installation Meeting | Recent Developments in Child Care Law | 2008 |
| Starting a New Nonprofit | Starting a New Nonprofit-- The Reality Checklist | 2007 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Grandparent visitation | Court ordered a generous visitation schedule for grandparents. |
| Petition to Withdraw Funds from a Minor's Blocked Account | Petition granted |
| De Facto Parent Request | De Facto Parent Status granted |
| Nonprofit Formation | Organization was incorporated in the State of CA and received 501(c)(3) tax exemption. |
| In re Guardianship of Granddaughter | Successfully obtained guardianship of the grandchild. |
| Unmarried Mother vs. Unmarried Father | Successfully obtained restraining order, sole legal and physical custody, and child support. |
|---|---|
| Student vs. School District | Grades ultimately adjusted after successful advocacy |
| Student vs. School District | The 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 Person | Limited Conservatorship of the Person granted so that parents could continue to make certain important decisions for their adult child. |
Outstanding!
Posted by Connie
Thu Dec 12 2013
We can't recommend Diamond Tran highly enough
Posted by Jean and Jeff
Sun Mar 29 2015
Attorney endorsements
(11)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, Mediation 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, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 19, 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, Litigation 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, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 14, 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, Education 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, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Very knowledgable and helpful Attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Jeany Duff, Probate Attorney on Jun 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
May Gibbs, Criminal defense 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, Business Attorney on Dec 16, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 20, 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.
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