Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc.

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  • Established in 1986
  • Firm Size 5
  • Our firm focuses exclusively on family law for more than 30 years. We address all issues arising out of divorce, including child custody and visitation, the division of marital assets and debts, child support and spousal support. Call Us.

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    4.6/5.0 (46)
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  • Silver Client Champion
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About this firm

At Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc., our attorneys bring extensive experience to men and women throughout the Central Valley in California who have divorce or family law concerns.

For more than 30 years, we have protected the rights of people in and around Stockton, focusing our practice exclusively on divorce and family law matters. We place a premium on solving your problems, working closely with you to identify and implement creative solutions to your disputes.

Experience You Can Trust

Our founder, Dianne Drew Butler, is a native of the Stockton area and has a comprehensive knowledge of our community and its resources. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist, one of a select group of California lawyers who have achieved this distinction.

The law firm of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. handles all matters related to divorce, from child custody to child support, spousal support and the division of marital property. We also handle domestic violence issues and estate law matters.

We have considerable litigation experience and are always willing to argue your case in court, if necessary to get the results you seek. We also offer assistance with divorce mediation and can represent you in a collaborative divorce proceeding.

Your Interests Come First

When advising and representing you, we will take the time to carefully explain the law and the legal process, as well as your options and likelihood of success. As the process moves forward, we will keep you informed of important developments, so that you always know what to expect.

The attorneys and staff at Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. understand the stress and uncertainty that accompanies a family law problem. You can be confident that we will stand by you during this time, working tirelessly to protect your rights and achieve your goals.

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Areas of Practice (34)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Legal Separation
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Divorce Arbitration
  • Child Custody
  • Visitation Rights
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Spousal Support
  • Spousal Support
  • Property Division
  • Paternity
  • Property Division
  • Domestic Violence
  • Restraining Orders
  • High Asset/High Income Divorce
  • Modification
  • Marital Property Settlements
  • Legal Separation
  • Litigation
  • Visitation Rights
  • Trial
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Dissolution of Same Sex Marriages
  • Dissolution of Domestic Partnership
  • Post Divorce Modification
  • Parentage
  • Annulment
  • Alimony
  • Adoptions

People (5)

Dianne Drew Butler: Attorney with Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc.
Dianne Drew Butler
Partner
4.5
71 Reviews
Stockton, CA

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 View More

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Lisa Thiessen: Attorney with Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc.
Lisa Thiessen
Partner
4.7
54 Reviews
Stockton, CA

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, Adoption, Step Parent Adoption View More

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Lindsay Guinn Metzinger: Attorney with Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc.
Lindsay Guinn Metzinger
Partner
5.0
16 Reviews
Stockton, CA

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, Step Parent Adoption, Adult Adoption View More

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Karina Wiechert
Associate
No Reviews
Stockton, CA

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support View More

Chantyl Vasquez: Attorney with Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc.
Chantyl Vasquez
Associate
4.3
7 Reviews
Stockton, CA

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 View More

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (46 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Lisa Thiessen by a Attorney on 03/17/20 in Legal Separation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Lisa Thiessen by a Attorney on 03/17/20 in Restraining Orders

    Ms Thiessen definitely litigates for her client's position.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Lisa Thiessen by a Attorney on 03/17/20 in Family Law

    Ms. Thiessen is a very knowledgeable attorney who I have had the pleasure working with on numerous cases.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Lisa Thiessen by a Attorney on 03/17/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Lisa Thiessen by a Attorney on 03/16/20 in Family Law

    Lisa is an outstanding attorney. Besides understanding the law and having the ability to apply the laws to the facts of her cases, Lisa always maintains the highest level of professionalism. She is a hard worker and always does her best for her cli... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Lisa Thiessen by a Attorney on 03/16/20 in Family Law

    .Lisa has developed into a very solid family law attorney. I was her community property professor in Law School and involved in many cases with her over the years.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Lisa Thiessen by a Attorney on 03/10/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Dianne Drew Butler by a Managing Partner on 12/20/15 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Dianne Drew Butler by a Associate on 12/12/14 in Family Law

    Ms. Butler exhibits the highest degree of professionalism and knowledge in every encounter I have had with her. She is an excellent lawyer, who fights hard for her clients.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Dianne Drew Butler by a Hiring Partner on 06/01/20 in Family Law

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