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Christopher William Dietrich

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Avvo Rating8.5
  • Davis, CA
  • Licensed for 5 years
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About Christopher

Christopher W. Dietrich assists clients in the areas of family law, including divorce, separations, annulments, child custody, support, and domestic violence proceedings. Dietrich also serves clients in estate planning, probate, and other miscalenous civil matters.  Mr. Dietrich previously owned his own firm Dietrich Family Law in Sacramento, CA. Prior to establishing Dietrich Family Law Mr. Dietrich directed the Sacramento operations of the Modesto based firm the Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan practicing in the same areas of law.

He is an active member of the Sacramento County Bar Association where he has served on several committees. He also volunteers his time for Empower Yolo in Woodland to assist low income individuals with Family Law matters. Outside of practicing law Mr. Dietrich enjoys spending time with his family in Davis, long distance running, and volunteering with his church’s youth ministry.

Dietrich graduated from the UC Davis School of Law.

Practice areas

General practiceProbateEstate planningFamily
  1. Family: 70%

    5 years, 300 cases

  2. Estate planning: 20%

  3. Probate: 5%

  4. General practice: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

417 E Street
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Kopper Morgan & Dietrich

417 E Street
Davis, CA, 95616

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201309/26/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers83
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Sacramento, CAThree Best Rated2016
Chancellor's Award of MeritUniversity of California, Davis2010
Honorary ResolutionCalifornia State Legislature2010
ProclamationCity of Davis2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerKopper, Morgan & Dietrich2017 - Present
Attorney at LawDietrich Family Law2016 - 2016
AttorneyLaw Office of Thomas P. Hogan2014 - 2016
Volunteer Attorney at Divorce and Child Custody ClinicEmpower Yolo2014 - 2019
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Sacramento County Bar AssociationN/A2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationN/A2010 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Ask a LawyerRight of First Refusal in Child Custody Orders. What is it and is it good for me?2016
Ask a LawyerChild Support: Termination and continuation beyond age 182016
Ask a LawyerAm I entitled to part of the house that my spouse purchased prior to marriage?2015
Ask a LawyerCan the court include income of my new spouse in calculating child support?2015
Ask a LawyerCan there be more than two parents under California Law?2015
Ask a LawyerDate of Separation in California Divorces. What date do I put and why does it matter?2015
Ask a LawyerWhat to do when the house is in the other spouse’s name. Use of a “Notice of Pendency of Action” in California Divorce Cases.2015
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of California at Davis School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2013
University of California - DavisBA - Bachelor of Arts2010
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Probate Boot CampEthics in California Probate Practice2016
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Child Support for Disabled Adult ChildrenWon

Reviews

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Posted by DonThu Mar 30 2017

Chris Dietrich retained as divorce counsel was wise choice. I found Chris thorough, personable, persistent, delivering as promised. I could not ask for better results. Thank you so much
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Left me hanging

Posted by DoloresThu Dec 08 2016

Chris helped represented me well with a DVTR case but failed to follow through with support related to my divorce agreement. After over a month waiting for a response to my consultation, eventually I had to seek help from another professional. My divorce could have been settled months ago. Provided poor customer service.
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Brian Pakpour, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
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James Tiehm, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2016
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Devin Black, Business Attorney on Mar 22, 2018
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Ryan Sanchez, Child custody Attorney on Jul 15, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Chris is great attorney, and his passion for his clients is clear. As opposing counsel, you can always count on him having a great understanding of the legal complexities of every case. He is tough when necessary, but in my experience is effective in working towards mutually beneficial solutions.

Ryan Sanchez, Child custody Attorney on Jul 15, 2016
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Chris is great attorney, and his passion for his clients is clear. As opposing counsel, you can always count on him having a great understanding of the legal complexities of every case. He is tough when necessary, but in my experience is effective in working towards mutually beneficial solutions.

James Tiehm, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2016
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Lauren Hemman, Family Attorney on Jul 10, 2015
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Sherine Pahlavan, Child custody Attorney on Apr 11, 2015
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Brian Pakpour, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

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  • Hourly Rates$325-$325/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card

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