My Personal Message:
I have specialized in Divorce, Custody and Family law litigation for over 30 years.
I found in the later years of my practice the judicial system lacking in its ability to address the concerns of clients.
Good Parents are losing custody and financial issues in their divorce cases just because they lack the knowledge, preparation and/or money to properly present their case. No one is there to keep them from falling through the cracks.
Cases linger with no resolve, attorneys refuse to do their work, and they charge exorbitant prices.
It just wasn’t fun to practice litigation any more.
EBOOKS:
I have written a series of reasonably priced Divorce and Custody ebooks. With my ebooks, No one has to be left behind unless they choose not to prepare themselves.
COACHING:
I provide telephonic and video One-on-one Personal Custody Coaching and Divorce Coaching services to help people through their actions and life changing experiences. With Coaching, the chances of obtaining an exceptionally successful outcome to one’s case increase dramatically, while attorney’s fees are substantially reduced.
MEDIATION:
I also provide Mediation Services for Custody and Divorce cases by telephonic or video conferences, saving people money, time and anguish as well as finding a healthy resolution to their differences.
My Mission:
My goal is to assist people through the child custody and divorce process by empowering them with knowledge and the ability to protect their own interests both inside and outside of the judicial system.
The one constant factor that leads to success in a child custody or divorce case is for the participant to take responsibility for themselves and their own case. I help people:
* Get Informed
* Get Prepared, and
* Take Positive Action
to win their case and as a result, make their life, and that of their children, a better one now, and for years to come.
Dianne’s Resume:
Dianne Ophelia has been practicing Family Law exclusively for over 30 years. She is considered one of the leading Family Law Attorneys in the Central Valley of California.
Degrees:
Dianne Ophelia graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Finance in 1973.
She obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree in June of 1977 and passed the California State Bar Exam in December of 1977.
Law Practice:
Ms. Ophelia trained under one of the leading Family Law Lawyers in California during law School and upon graduation, stayed as an associate for a few years.
Ms. Ophelia opened her own Family Law Practice in l980 and never looked back.
She continued to expand the practice bringing on paralegals and associate attorneys becoming one of the leading and most respected attorneys in the Central Valley of California.
Certified Family Law Specialist:
Ms. Ophelia became a Board Certified, Family Law Specialist, as soon as she was eligible, five years after commencing practice in 1983.
To become a Family Law Specialist under the rules of the State Bar of California, an attorney is required to pass a stringent exam, handle a certain number of cases, meet certain litigation requirements and demonstrate experience and competence in all aspects of Family Law.
To remain certified, an attorney is required to fulfill ongoing educational requirements and be favorably evaluated periodically by their peers.
Dianne Ophelia is an experienced negotiator, litigator and mediator.
Other Licenses and credentials:
Ms. Ophelia has sat as Judge Pro Temp for the Superior Court throughout her career.
With a lifetime credential through the California Community Colleges system, Ms. Ophelia has taught many Family Law paralegal courses.
In addition to her legal credentials, Ms. Ophelia has licenses and background in related areas including a California Real Estate Broker’s License and a Certified Mortgage Broker.
Associations and Memberships:
Ms. Ophelia is admitted to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and United States Supreme Court.
She is a member of the American Bar Association, California State Bar Association, and the Fresno County Bar Association.