Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Palo Alto Area

The Law Office of Diane J.N. Morin was established in 1992. Our office is in Palo Alto, California, and we practice in San Mateo, Santa Clara counties as well as San Francisco. The office also works with an attorney who has had extensive experience in adoption law. After practicing criminal law for many years (both prosecution and defense), we now concentrate exclusively on family law. Ms. Morin has dual nationality, and was raised in another country, she has an extensive clientele from other countries. In the past few years, she has developed a practice in mediation and collaborative law as well as litigation.. Ms. Morin enjoys taking classes to expand her understanding of fields of family law; she attends classes in Family Law, Mental Health as it relates to Family Law, business law, litigation, and trial practice. She has a particular interest in international law because she is a native speaker of Italian and fluent speaker of French. In the past she was also a Research Attorney for the Superior Courts, a District Attorney and represented clients in criminal defense, She continues to be interested in these differing topics. As a mediator and collaborative law attorney, she also attends classes in these areas on a yearly basis and always exceed the required amount of continuing education.

Tanya E. Prioste is a partner in the Family Law Group at Lakin Spears, LLP in Palo Alto, a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers.  She is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice is devoted exclusively to family law. In addition to representing clients in traditional divorce cases, Tanya is a mediator and acts as collaborative counsel in Collaborative Divorce cases. She also prepares and negotiates premarital and postmarital agreements.

Lydia E. Crandall is an associate in the Family Law Group.  Lydia began work with the Family Law Group in 2004 as a law clerk. She clerked with the firm throughout law school and became an associate of the firm in 2007.. While completing her law degree, Lydia served as senior editor of the Golden Gate University Law Review and was a member of the law school’s Moot Court Board. She was also selected to participate in the intensive Honors Lawyering Program.. Lydia handles a variety of family law matters including dissolution of marriage cases, post-judgment support and custody modifications, as well as premarital and postmarital agreements.  She has been trained as a mediator and in Collaborative Practice.. Lydia has been named a Northern California Rising Star every year since 2009 by Super Lawyers Magazine. She served as Co-Chair of the Family Law Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association in 2010 and as Chair in 2011.  She is currently co-chair of Collaborative Practice of San Mateo County and the Family Law Section of the Palo Alto Bar Association.  Lydia has also co-authored articles on disclosure obligations and attorney’s fees and sanctions in family law cases.. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Crandall studied abroad in Australia and volunteered in Bahia, Brazil.

I am a Partner at Di Maria & Cone, a Palo Alto law firm where we practice family law exclusively. I've been practicing law since 1978 and can provide my clients with extensive experience and knowledge. Our firm handles the broad spectrum of family law issues, such as child custody, child support, spousal support, property division and domestic violence restraining orders. At Di Maria & Cone, we pride ourselves in taking the time to get to know our clients because it will allow us to carefully tailor our representation to the client's goals and best interests. Also, we know that each client has a unique situation and we never lose sight of how the legal advocacy we provide affects real children and parents. We represent clients in most of the Bay Area counties, but primarily in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Please contact our office for a free consultation.Specialties:Family law, divorces, complex property issues, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, pre-marital (prenuptial) and post-marital agreements

I am a Certified Specialist in Family Law, and have practiced family law exclusively on the Peninsula since 1983.   I have a special interest in alternative dispute resolution, which includes mediation, acting as a mediation consultant, and representing clients in negotiating settlements with the help of private judges, but I also represent clients in the public courts in both San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.   I also frequently work with clients from throughout the Bay Area to prepare premarital agreements.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.