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Linda Diane States

Family Attorney at Sacramento, CA

5.0   2 reviews
  • Licensed for 28 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1994
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Re-opening my solo practice after many years working for a large firm and the family court allows me the flexibility to offer the highest quality family law services in an affordable, attentive and caring manner.  I am adept at reducing conflict and finding creative and cost-effective solutions, but am a tenacious litigator when necessary.  As a divorced single parent of two minor children for the past decade, I have an unusual combination of personal experience and legal expertise that helps support and guide my clients in dealing with difficult custody and support issues.  I am also a business-savvy lawyer skilled at solving the most sophisticated financial and business related issues that can arise in family law cases or in prenuptial/postnuptial agreement drafting.  

My clients also appreciate that my paralegal Karen and I work within their budgets by offering a wide variety of legal service models, including consultation-only services (for self-represented parties), limited scope representation (for single issues or hearings), or full representation (for an entire legal matter), as well as services as a mediator and collaborative lawyer. I would be glad to discuss how my practice can meet your family law needs.  

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Linda D. States, Family Law Attorney
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Law Office of Linda D. States
855 University Avenue
Sacramento, CA, 95825

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Posted by Claire | January 23, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Thank you Linda!
I feel very Blessed to have found Linda States to represent me as my family law attorney. I didn't know what steps to take when I was suddenly served papers from my ex-husband. She was very helpful and understanding. She explained to me what the procedures were and how we were going to handle them. She handled my case in an extremely competent and professional manner. I was able to reach out to her anytime of the day and she was always there to set my mind at ease. I am so pleased with the work she did and the efforts she made to make sure I had a prompt and fair settlement. I strongly recommend Linda for her ethical and professional representation of clients.
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Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2016
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Thank You Linda!!!
This has to be one of the most challenging time of my life and to have the most trustworthy attorney makes it all that much easier. There are no words to express how thankful I was to have Linda States in my corner through my family law battle! I was involved in a very unique and challenging family law matter and Linda has risen to the challenge. I strongly recommend Linda for her ethical and professional representation of clients. She is smart, ethical, and worked tirelessly to get the results that were warranted. Whenever I felt stressed out with my legal matters; Linda always made me feel confident again! This goes without saying, in the future, States Family Law will be my first choice for any family law matters.
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AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner/Principal Attorney
  • Law Office of Linda D States
  • 2015 - Present
  • Family Law Attorney
  • Downey Brand LLP
  • 2005 - 2015
  • Asst Family Law Facilitator
  • Sacramento County Superior Court
  • 1998 - 2000
  • Owner/Principal Attorney
  • Law Office of Linda D States
  • 1995 - 1998
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Education

  • Hastings College of The Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1994
  • UCLA
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1989

Associations

  • Placer County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Placer County Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Women Lawyers of Sacramento
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Rotary Club
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • State Bar of California, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Sacramento County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 1994 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top Attorneys in Sacramento
  • Sacramento Magazine
  • 2016
  • Top Attorneys in Sacramento
  • Sacramento Magazine
  • 2015

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Divorce and separation Attorney | Oct 09
Relationship: Co-worker
"I highly endorse Linda. Other lawyers say they are compassionate but none of them compare to Linda. She is also an excellent advocate for her clients, with experience in all areas of family law practice."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 21
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Linda is highly ethical and professional."
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Sacramento Family Lawyer Linda Diane States
Linda Diane States
Family Attorney
Sacramento, CA
Licensed for 28 years