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Diane Janine Norma Morin
also known as Diane Morin
About Diane
Biography
The Law Office of Diane J.N. Morin was established in 1992. Our office is in Palo Alto, California, and we practice in San Mateo, Santa Clara counties as well as San Francisco. The office also works with an attorney who has had extensive experience in adoption law. After practicing criminal law for many years (both prosecution and defense), we now concentrate exclusively on family law. Ms. Morin has dual nationality, and was raised in another country, she has an extensive clientele from other countries. In the past few years, she has developed a practice in mediation and collaborative law as well as litigation.
Ms. Morin enjoys taking classes to expand her understanding of fields of family law; she attends classes in Family Law, Mental Health as it relates to Family Law, business law, litigation, and trial practice. She has a particular interest in international law because she is a native speaker of Italian and fluent speaker of French. In the past she was also a Research Attorney for the Superior Courts, a District Attorney and represented clients in criminal defense, She continues to be interested in these differing topics. As a mediator and collaborative law attorney, she also attends classes in these areas on a yearly basis and always exceed the required amount of continuing education.
30+ Years Experience and Expertise Applied with Trust, Confidence, and Compassion. Call 650-473-0822
30+ Years Experience and Expertise Applied with Trust, Confidence, and Compassion. Call 650-473-0822
30+ Years Experience and Expertise Applied with Trust, Confidence, and Compassion. Call 650-473-0822
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
80%
30 years
Mediation
20%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
She deserves ten stars.
Diane Morin is a brilliant attorney but she is also an incredibly decent and kind human being. Divorce is painful and having Diane on my side made a huge difference. She knows the system and has extensive experience; she will handle your case with intelligence and grace. I would give her ten stars i...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Collada Memorial Award Outstanding Service as Minor Counsel, Superior Court of California
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Principle, Law Offices of Diane J.N. Morin
1989 - 1990
Associate, Russel & Moltzen
1988 - 1989
Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara Superior Court
1984 - 1987
Research Attorney, Superior Court of Alameda
Associations
2010 - Present
Association for International ArbitrationMember
2002 - Present
Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2002 - Present
Collaborative Law Practitioners of San Mateo County, and the International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACPMember
2002 - Present
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS)Member
1983 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
Collaborative Law Practice Silicon Valley (CPSV)
Member
2013 - 2016
Human Rights Commission Palo AltoMember
Education
1982
University of San Francisco School of Law
law
1975
University of California - Berkeley
MA - Masters
1972
Pomona College (Claremont)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Attorney Luncheon
Domestic Violence
Languages
Italian
French