Dianne Drew Butler

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Dianne Drew Butler: Attorney with Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc.
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Biography

Attorney Dianne Drew Butler knows the ins and outs of laws that affect you and your family. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of the Pacific in 1979. In 1986, Butler obtained her Juris Doctorate from Humphrey's School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar.

With 30 years of experience, Dianne Drew Butler's record of successful divorce resolutions speaks to the dedication and effort that she exudes on every case. She specializes in divorce, mediation, and litigation trial services which includes property division, child custody, child and spousal support, restraining orders, paternity and guardianship matters.

An experienced family law professional makes a difference. Dianne Drew Butler is an attorney who is familiar with the outcome of various situations surrounding divorce, child custody and support, and property division, and she possesses the expertise to guide you through tough decisions.

Certified Legal Specialties

• The State Board of California

• Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Board of California Board of Legal Specialization 2010

Past Employment Positions

• San Joaquin County Superior Court-Municipal Division, Judge Pro Tem

• San Joaquin County Superior Court, Arbitrator

Pro Bono Activities

• Intensive Mediation Training, 2010 to 2010

• Collaborative Training, 2008 to 2008

• Member, Board of Directors, Mary Graham Children's Foundation

• Founder/Owner, Dianne Drew Butler & Associates

• Co-Chair of the Mary Grant Children’s Foundation Event, 2014

• Chairperson for the San Joaquin Family Law MCLE Programs, 2014

Professional Associations and Memberships

• State Bar Association-Family Law Section, Member

• Association of Certified Family Law Specialist, Member

• San Joaquin County Bar Association-Family Law Section, Member

• San Joaquin County Bar Association-Family Law Section, Past Chair, Board of Directors, 1995 to 1995

• San Joaquin County Bar Association, Past Member, Board of Governors

• San Joaquin County Bar Association, Secretary

• San Joaquin County Bar Association-Women's Lawyer Section, Member

• San Joaquin County Collaborative Practice Group, Member

• San Joaquin County Bar Association-Lawyer Referral, Past Chair, Board of Directors

• Mary Graham Children’s Event , Co-Chariman, 2014

• Mary Graham Children’s Event , Chairman, 2016

Areas of Practice (19)

  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Legal Separation
  • Child Custody
  • Visitation Rights
  • Child Support
  • Spousal Support
  • Property Division
  • Domestic Violence
  • Restraining Orders
  • Modification
  • Litigation
  • Trial
  • Dissolution of Same Sex Marriages
  • Dissolution of Domestic Partnership
  • Parentage
  • Guardianships
  • Mediation
  • Marvin/Partition Actions

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
The University of the Pacific, B.S., 1979
Law School Attended:
Humphreys College School of Law, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California; 1986, California
Memberships:
State Bar Association-Family Law Section, Member; Association of Certified Family Law Specialist, Member; San Joaquin County Bar Association-Family Law Section, Member; San Joaquin County Bar Association-Family Law Section, Past Chair, Board of Directors, 1995 to 1995; San Joaquin County Bar Association, Past Member, Board of Governors; San Joaquin County Bar Association, Secretary; San Joaquin County Bar Association-Women's Lawyer Section, Member; San Joaquin County Collaborative Practice Group, Member; San Joaquin County Bar Association-Lawyer Referral, Past Chair, Board of Directors.
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
908632631

Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (23 reviews)
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    4.4/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.1/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0
  • Communication

    4.2/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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