Diana L. Martinez
Solutions that keep you out of court and in control.Since 2007, Diana L. Martinez has dedicated 100% of her legal practice to out-of-court, informed, and family focused solutions. The destruction Ms. Martinez saw while battling divorce cases in court, led her to this re-structure. The reality is that few people enter a divorce ready to make legal and financial agreements on support, parenting, and asset and debit allocation. Even fewer enter divorce with the trust and confidence that their soon-to-be ex will be open, honest, and "fair". Ms. Martinez provides her clients with the tools to prepare themselves emotionally, financially, and legally, so that all discussions are productive. She does this by working with financial, communication, mental health, and child specialists. Only when her clients are in control of their emotions, understanding of the children's needs and concerns, communicating productively and in a balanced way, and informed of their financial picture and steps necessary to reach their financial goals, do they start making final decisions on support, parenting, and asset and debt allocation. If you are committed to doing what it takes to resolve out-of-court, respectfully, with dignity and a focus on your family, we are here to help.
- University of Southern California School of Law
- Juris Doctorate (1998)
- Honors: Honors in contracts
- University of California, Riverside
- Bachelor of Arts (1995) | English Literature
- Honors: Honors graduate
- Professional Mediator and Observer
- Mosten Mediation
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- Model mediation tools and process in civil harassment cases. Prepare mediation law students for mediation, answer student questions after mediations. Observe and critique students during civil harassment mediations.
- Collaborative Attorney
- Law Offices of Diana L. Martinez
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- Representing individuals during divorce, separation, and post-judgment modifications through a solution-focused, no-court, team process. Draft all necessary legal documents, advise clients on legal realities, costs, consequences, and options.
- Attorney Mediator
- West Coast Mediation
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- No-Court solutions for families and individuals in conflict. Consulting on legal matters, drafting necessary legal documents, mediation.
- Collaborative Divorce Education Institute
- Divorce Options Attorney Presenter
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- Activities: Educating individuals who are considering or going through divorce on the process, options, fees and costs of litigation, mediation, and collaboration. Training and educating attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals on the topics of Collaborative divorce and Mediation.
- Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
- Board Member
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- International Association of Collaborative Professionals
- Member
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- Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Orange County
- Member
- - Current
- CultureCounts.net
- Trainer and Lecturer
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- Activities: Educating and training attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals in the topic of Cultural diversity in Family Law cases.
- Los Angeles Superior Court Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Panel Attorney
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- Activities: Court appointed mediator for English and Spanish speaking litigants in family law cases. Issues include spousal support, child support, child custody and visitation, division of assets and debts.
- Southern California Mediation Association
- Member
- - Current
- California State Bar # 198876
- Member
- - Current
- California
- Free Consultation
One hour orientation and introduction. - Credit Cards Accepted
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Mediation is "pay-as-you-go" - there is no retainer; Flat fee document preparation serves are also offered; Deposits required for Collaborative Representation and consulting.
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Spanish: Spoken, Written