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The Services

We are dedicated to helping California families navigate a range of legal matters smoothly and harmoniously. We have years of experience handling cases related to:

Divorce

We work with individuals and families to restructure their lives following divorce. Legally referred to as dissolution of marriage in California, divorce involves the termination of the marriage, division of assets and debts, and the assignment of responsibilities regarding children.

Collaborative Divorce

The Los Angeles family law attorney at Diaz Law Firm works closely with families to terminate their marital union collaboratively, saving time, money, and emotional toll.

Mediation

As the mediation process must be carefully structured and conducted by a trained mediator, many people seek assistance from Diaz Law Firm.

Legal Separation

Legal separation is attractive for couples who cannot pursue divorce due to personal or religious reasons, or who do not meet the California residency requirements to dissolve their marriage.

Child Custody

This is a chief concern of the
Los Angeles family law attorney at Diaz Law Firm, who compassionately advocates for the rights and best interests of children during divorce and legal separation proceedings.

Paternity

Establishing paternity is essential for understanding who is legally responsible for the care and support of a child. At Diaz Law Firm, we help families navigate these matters.

Child Support

Child support negotiations can easily result in disputes and disagreements, making it important to seek legal assistance to uphold your rights through the process.

Spousal Support

The experienced
Los Angeles family law attorney
at Diaz Law Firm helps individuals navigate the different forms of spousal support agreements and work diligently to negotiate a fair agreement according to
Family Code Section 4320.

Asset & Property Division

Dividing assets, property, and debt is one of the most important – and complex – aspects of a divorce or legal separation. During this process, a judge will determine how this division will occur, according to the guidelines set forth in California law.

Premarital Agreements

We help clients draft strong premarital agreements that most fully benefit their personal and financial preferences, thereby mitigating the likelihood of issues in the event of divorce.

Domestic Violence and Civil Harassment

We work closely with individuals to successfully obtain domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs) and/or civil harassment orders (CHOs) to protect themselves and their loved ones from abuse.

Meet Cheryl Deptowicz-Diaz

Cheryl Deptowicz-Diaz - Founding Attorney

Cheryl Deptowicz-Diaz is the daughter of Filipino immigrants, married to a Mexican immigrant, mother to a Mexican Filipino son, and an immigrant herself, having arrived in Southern California, United States at the age of 8 in 1982.

Cheryl is proud to connect her Filipino roots to those roots established in Los Angeles, California. She attended Virgil Junior High and graduated from Belmont High School in 1991. With school records filled with academic honors, leadership positions in student council and school clubs, and positions of captain for both the varsity volleyball and varsity swim team, Cheryl was accepted to and attended the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). She worked full-time during college, participated in a study abroad program in Argentina and Chile, and was active in campus organizing.

In 1996, she graduated from UCSB with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian American Studies. That same year, Cheryl received the NAACP Excellence Award, Distinguished Service Award, and the Asian American Studies Highest GPA Award. After college, Cheryl worked as a secretary until multiple and simultaneous personal hardships pushed her to apply to law school.

Our Philosophy

As a law office, we have found that we are able to work best with clients who agree with our philosophy and core values.

Diaz Law Firm believes in human compassion; that peace is not a guarantee but something that must be carefully curated; that respect must be complete if it is to mean anything; and that communication, though at times hard, must be open and true. With these beliefs, Diaz Law Firm aims to be the go-to source for trusted legal representation.

Our Core Values

Equality

All people deserve to be recognized and treated as equals. Achieving equality and fairness requires we see eye-to-eye fully, completely, and honestly.

Partnership with Justice

Our attorneys are officers of the court, and as such, are co-stewards and partners in the pursuit of justice. Lawyering is a noble profession that has the power to transform society and move it toward true equality, peace, and harmony.

Peace

We fight to create peace, not to keep score or tally vengeance. Peace, to be functional, must exist in our hearts, our pocketbooks, our homes, and our communities. We seek to create, nurture, and protect peace.

Self-Criticism

For relationships to progress and rise to their highest potential, we must look in the mirror and see ourselves as we are, and bravely face the areas that need changing. Improving our client service, our office systems, and our law practice requires we engage in this self-criticism and listen to critiques.

Testimonials

Diaz Law Firm Did the Impossible for Me

Diaz Law Firm did the impossible for me. Cheryl helped me with my case and it was victorious. I was very impressed how she had every document ready. Even forms I was not aware, she had it ready. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. And may God bless you always. I recommend her firm 100%.

Grateful to have Cheryl as an Attorney

I highly recommend Diaz Law Firm. When I first called the firm right away they provided excellent service. Cheryl is professional, positive and caring. I feel really grateful to have Cheryl as an Attorney.

Went Above and Beyond for Me

Cheryl was above and beyond great for me, she not only made me strong through this dark time. She cared so much for my child through this process. I highly recommend her for your lawyer needs, she’s awesome and kind and caring 10 out of 10. She’s the best!!

There for Me Throughout My Case

Cheryl is amazing! I hired her to help me with my custody and child support case. When I was looking for a lawyer, I was scared and worried. When I first talked to her for my consultation, she was very professional and answered all my questions. She made me feel very comfortable and really heard my story. She was there for me throughout my whole case. I would text or call and she was always texting me back or calling me back. At court, she fought for my story to be heard and I am happy with the results. She really brought me from a dark place to now seeing the light.

Very Professional and Thorough

I was so pleased with the way my case was handled. Cheryl was very professional and thorough, never wavering in her commitment. Even though it was complex and lasted several years, she always kept me abreast of developments & what was required of me. I highly recommend this firm!

Excellent Service, Friendly & Positive

Excellent service, friendly and always positive. Everything was done virtually because of Covid restrictions and she made everything so easy for me. I’m so lucky to have her in my corner.

Caring & Dedicated

Cheryl aided me tremendously through my hardship. She is easy to talk to, personable, genuinely caring, and honest. I felt very comfortable and at ease in all of the encounters I had with her. Thank you for your caring and dedication, Cheryl.

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