Diana Pamela Zitser

Diana Pamela Zitser

Certified Family Law Specialist
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • California
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Sam C. June 14, 2020
Best Attorney Diana exemplifies a person with great intellect and integrity who chose to be an advocate. Diana ranks far above typical lawyers. She represents the highest standards of what it means to legally protect and guide her clients through the maze of the legal process. Diana advised me about optimal legal strategies to achieve fast results at a reasonable cost. I have retained her for my personal family law and divorce case and would do it again. Few if any attorneys can offer more. Diana gets my highest recommendation in every category as an experienced brilliant, and effective advocate always looking out for her client, with genuine compassion.
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Biography

Zitser Family Law Group is a highly respected and well-known firm in the family law arena. Diana, the founder, is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 20 years of experience. She has successfully represented clients with matters ranging from high-net-worth divorces to later-in-life divorces, legal separations, pre-postnuptial agreements, determination of spousal support, paternity actions, move-away cases and domestic partnerships.

Prior to practicing law, Diana earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance and was a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, handling complex multimillion-dollar realty valuation projects. Diana credits her unique finance and real estate background with helping to make her the top rated divorce attorney. She offers a distinct advantage in litigating and negotiating complex, high asset divorces, structuring, drafting and implementing marital property settlement agreements, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She also represents clients in child custody and visitations, child support and move away cases.

A recognized "Super Lawyer" (an honor awarded to only the top 5% of the lawyers in the country) ten years in a row, from 2015-2024, Diana P. Zitser also received a perfect “10” rating from AVVO for “peer recognition & client satisfaction" and Martindale-Hubbell awarded her their prestigious “AV Preeminent” rating, which is the “highest possible in both legal ability and ethical standards”. She's honored to have been named as one of the Top 25 Lawyers in the San Fernando Valley by the SFV Business Journal, named in Forbes magazine as one of the Ten Most Dependable Family Law Attorneys of the West, chosen as one of The 25 Best Divorce Lawyers in 2016 and Best Family Lawyers in LA 2016-2024 by Expertise.com and is the winner of the LiveWire’s 2016 Global Award. Ms. Zitser ranked as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Southern California from 2017-2024.

Diana speaks English and Russian.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Russian: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Judge Pro Tem
Los Angeles County Superior Court
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Education
California St Univ Northridge
Undergraduate Degree
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Southwestern Univ School of Law
Law Degree
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Awards
Top 50: 2022 Women Southern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Selected as a Super Lawyer, Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Los Angeles; an honor awarded to only the top 5% of the lawyers in the country
Top 50: 2021 Women Southern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Best Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles
expertise.com
Selected as one of the 25 Family Law Attorneys in Los Angeles
Top 50: 2020 Women Southern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Selected to the Top 50: 2020 Women Southern California Super Lawyers List
Top 100: 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Super Lawyers
Top 50: 2018 Women Southern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Top 50: 2017 Women Southern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Peer rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
Global Awards
Corporate LiveWire
The 2016 Global Awards Guide celebrates the achievements of the most successful individuals, companies and organisations over the last 12 months. The awards stem largely from industries featured in the Corporate LiveWire Expert Guides. Award categories include a wide variety of specialist fields such as: biotech & pharma, intellectual property, company formations and divorce law. Diana P. Zitser was one of the year’s winners along with well known names DealMarket, PwC, Ernsat & Young and American Arbitration Association.
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
A recognized "Super Lawyer", (an honor awarded to only the top 5% of the lawyers in the country) eight years in a row, from 2015-2022.
Top Ten Most Dependable Family Law Attorney of the West
Forbes Magazine by Goldline Research
The list, published in the November 17th issue of Forbes Magazine, features ten preeminent family law attorneys spanning across four states. According to Goldline Research, those earning the Most Dependable™ designation "demonstrate a commitment to service unparalleled in their industry."
Top 25 Lawyers in the San Fernando Valley
San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Member
Current
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Los Angeles County Bar
Member
Current
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California State Bar  # 193125
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
'Til death, we divorce
Daily Journal
Family Secrets: Filial Support and California Law
Valley Lawyer Magazine
Costly Divorces: Third Party Liability For Attorney Fees And Costs
Valley Lawyer Magazine
When Divorces Go Grey
Valley Lawyer magazine
Certifications
Certified Family Law Specialist
California State Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Century City Office
1901 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Telephone: (310) 948-6461
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed