Diana Romanov

Diana Romanov

also known as Diana Romanovska

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

3223 Webster St, San Francisco, CA

About Diana

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Facing a legal matter involving your family is not only incredibly stressful but can have a lasting effect on you and your family’s life. With the personal experience to know exactly where you are coming from and the broad range of experience to help

18 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Specific statistics vary from year to year, but it is generally understood that about half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. However, the frequency of divorce in America does not diminish the fact that the process can be taxing.

18 years

20%
Child Custody 10%

The question of child custody must always come down to what is in the best interest of the child. If you are currently in the midst of a battle for custody of your children and need experienced legal representation.

18 years

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

To many newly engaged or happily married couples, the idea of a marital agreement is unnecessary and in many ways, disconcerting. While no one wants to think about the possibility of future disputes agreements are highly recommended.

18 years

10%
Mediation 10%

Focused on Divorce Mediation, in which a two spouses hire a neutral third - party to oversee and facilitate negotiations over the settlement.

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

www.romanovlaw.com

3223 Webster St, San Francisco, CA, 94123

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Diana Romanov's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

5 star (33) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Kruti | September 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sharp legal insight, committed and responsive

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Diana for the exceptional support and legal expertise she provided to my family member during a very difficult and drawn-out divorce case that lasted over two years. From the beginning, Diana showed not only professionalism and sharp legal insight, but also g...enuine compassion and patience, qualities that made a tremendous difference during such a stressful time. She remained committed, detail-oriented, and responsive throughout the entire process. Despite numerous delays and complications, Diana never gave up. Her ability to navigate complex legal issues while keeping our family informed and reassured was truly invaluable. She always had a clear strategy and advocated tirelessly to reach a fair and just outcome. Thanks to her, the case was finally resolved with a result that brought much-needed closure and peace. If you’re looking for someone who will fight for you with integrity, persistence, and empathy, I highly recommend Diana. Thank you again, Diana, for everything you’ve done for our family.

Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Supportive & Strategic Lawyer

I worked with Diana over the course of two years for my divorce case and hired her at a time when I was lost and clueless. While her services are definitely on the expensive side, I felt that the value she brought, especially in high-stress situations, was worth it. She always had a workaround if ...I was not comfortable choosing one route over the other. She is organized, and knew how to navigate the court system effectively. I appreciated how much effort she put into preparing me with the right documentation and guiding me through each step. In court, she represented me with strength and clarity, and her strategic thinking helped move things forward when they could’ve easily dragged on. Divorce is never easy, and at times the process felt overwhelming and emotionally draining, but she worked smartly to help settle the case in a way that avoided unnecessary conflict. Overall, I felt well-supported and represented, and I’m grateful for her help through a very difficult time.

Posted by Anne | January 1, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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

Professional and competent

I had the opportunity to work with Diana in a very challenging case which could have ended very badly, instead it worked out as well as is possible for a difficult divorce. Diana created a professional atmosphere conducive to a good outcome. Anyone dealing with a challenging and emotional divorce s...hould give her a call.

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I recommend Diana

Diana was amazing at helping me get through the tough process of going through my divorce. I was blessed with her helping things go through relatively quickly and with things working out overall positively for me in the end. She heard my situation and gave me good advice on dealing with my ex partner... and life in general that helped me make the very tough decisions I had to make to improve my situation. She helped me stay tough and not give in to pressure or unreasonable demands from my ex throughout the whole time. I could just vent and complain about whatever was going on and she was the filter to make everything happen properly. I have now been healing and am hopeful for my future again. Things could've gotten very complicated and stressful but Diana helped me resolve things with both sides coming to an agreement without going to court or any other issues. She was very responsive and was even taking phone calls while on vacation. Her staff was very helpful too and it felt like we were all a team to get my situation resolved. I completely put my trust in her and had minimal anxiety whenever any tough pressure or responses came from the other side. Even if you feel like you could do this yourself, there is an ungodly amount of paperwork and processes involved which Diana helped me handle. This process can be worse than taxes, and you need a lawyer like Diana, especially when dealing with a tough and relatively uncooperative ex partner.

Posted by M.J. | August 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional lawyer who secured significant savings for me

Switching to Diana as my divorce lawyer was a game-changer. Her expertise, especially in immigration/ annulment matters related to the i-864 affidavit of support in family court proved indispensable. Diana's unique understanding of Eastern European culture and her empathetic approach were pivotal, c...onsidering the challenges I faced due to the abusive nature of my marriage. Changing lawyers made a world of difference. Diana's sharp negotiation skills and deep comprehension of my situation were evident. She countered the opposing side's demands skillfully, leading to a settlement that spared me a significant financial burden. For intricate divorce situations, especially tied to immigration, Diana is the advocate to have by your side.

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Diana Romanov's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrei Romanenko

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Diana is a true specialist in family law. I have consulted with her in many client matters and I continue referring divorce cases to her. Diana's background is very impressive. She is licensed to practice law in Germany and in the United States, which gives her an edge in representing clients from Europe. Besides, she speaks Russian fluently which is essential for my Russian-speaking clients. I am very impressed with the level of Diana's knowledge and quality of her legal work!"

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Erin Campbell

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Prompt, professional, and great to work with. I endorse this attorney."

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Jose Vergara

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very competent attorney."

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Javier Bastidas

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diana is an incredibly smart and talented attorney, who's very passionate about her work. I've had the privilege of working with her on a couple of cases as co-counsel, where she negotiated very favorable settlements for our clients. Though I view her as a collaborative practitioner, if things get messy, she can be a tough litigator. I highly recommend her office for any kind of family law matter."

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Benjamin Winslow

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am aware of her exceptional resullts and how she fights for her clients!"

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Amanda Gordon

Family lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Diana is a compassionate counselor who effectively advocates for her clients best interests. A pleasure to work with and oppose."

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Joshua Davis

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Diana is an excellent choice if you are facing a family law issue. I have referred clients to her and would not hesitate to do so again. She is very intelligent, hardworking and persistent. She has the special ability to think outside the box and find creative solutions to issues facing her clients. Plus she's multilingual (English/Ukranian/German)."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Ten Attorneys, American Institute for Legal Counsel

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Outstanding Pro Bono Lawyer, Bar Association of San Francisco

2012

Outstanding Pro Bono Lawyer, Bar Association of San Francisco

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Romanov Law

Associations

2012 - Present

Maine State Bar Association

Volunteer Attorney

2011 - Present

Community Boards

Volunteer Attorney

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

Bar Association in Germany

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce case

settled for the client

Tom Gonzalez vs. Freemond Bank

Pending

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Education

2007

Golden Gate University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2005

Free University of Berlin

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Golden Gate University School of Law

JSD - Doctor of Juristic Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

American Inns of Court

Criminal Negotiations and Settlement

2011

Lawyers' Club of San Francisco American Inn of Court

Burning Limits

Publications

2023

Amazon Divorce Like Boss

2013

Russian Newsapaper San Francisco Community property common questions

Languages

German

Russian

Ukrainian

English

Activity

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