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Biography
Susan Diamondstone practices in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Employment Law and Personal injury in Solano County, Contra Costae County, Napa County and San Francisco County. She tries to help families find solutions that work as they go through the Dissolution Process. In employment law, she helps clients who have experienced discrimination, sexual harassment, and who have unpaid wage claims. In criminal defense, she tries to help clients find solutions that preserve their freedom and she vigorously challenges the prosecution to prove its case.
Susan Diamondstone graduated cum laude with Honors in History from Brandeis Univeristy in 1968, and received a M.A. in History from Stanford University in 1970. Susan Diamondstone received her Law Degree from the University of California at Davis in 1984 and was admitted to practice in California in 1984.
Susan Diamondstone maintains an office in Pleasant Hill, located at
Hookston Square, 3478 Buskirk Ave., Suite 1000, Pleasant Hill, California 945233 and as well as in Fairfield, CaliforniaPractice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-275 per hour
Contingency
30%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 39 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Diamondstone Law Office
96 North Third St., Suite. 560, San Jose, CA, 95112
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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Steer clear of this attorney!
Do not hire this attorney! I hired her for a divorce case. During our first meeting, she kept taking personal calls while I sat there waiting. She doesn't have a receptionist, paralegal, or assistant and told me I'd need to hire my own. She was very unprofessional, frequently called me at late at n...
Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Do not recommend
Very unorganized which led to several errors in paperwork. Unable to communicate without taking things personnal. Prepared my judgment based on incorrect data, resulted in delay and more money on my end. Does not have a stable office or a vehicle which led to further unorganization.
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Experience
Associations
2004 - Present
Volunteer Legal Services - Bar Association of San FranciscoVolunteer Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Employment Discrimination including Age Discrimination, CalOSHA Retaliation, Sexual Harassment and Wage Claims
Confidential
Family Law both simple and Complex dissolution cases involving partnerships, real property, custody and visitation issues
Education
1984
UC Davis SOL King Hall
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
Stanford Uyniversit
M.A.
1968
Brandeis Univ
Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude with Honors
Languages
French
Activity
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