Dianne Drew Butler - Stockton, CA
Attorney at Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc.
Divorce/Family Law: Divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property division for small, medium and large assets cases, domestic violence and domestic violence restraining orders, modification of current orders, litigation and trial services Lawyers in Stockton, CA
3031 West March Lane Suite 224 Stockton, CA 95219
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40
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Stockton Divorce/Family Law: Divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property division for small, medium and large assets cases, domestic violence and domestic violence restraining orders, modification of current orders, litigation and trial services Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce/Family Law: Divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property division for small, medium and large assets cases, domestic violence and domestic violence restraining orders, modification of current orders, litigation and trial services
- Dissolution of same sex marriages
- Dissolution of Domestic Partnership
- Domestic Violence: Civil and family law restraining orders
- Paternity Action: Parentage, child custody and visitation and child support
- Guardianships
- Mediation Services to resolve disputes in all areas of divorce and family law
- Collaborative Services
- Marvin/Partition Actions: Parties that have never been married but live together and that are now separating needing to formalize legally division of assets
- Conservatorships
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Dianne Drew Butler knows the ins and outs of laws that affect you and your family. She received her Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of the Pacific in 1979. In 1986, Butler obtained her Juris Doctor 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 focuses her practice 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 knowledge and skill necessary to guide you through tough decisions.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Dianne Drew Butler
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Humphreys College,
Stockton,
California, 1986
J.D.
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Humphreys College,
Stockton,
California, 1986
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Non Legal Education
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The University of the Pacific, 1979
B.S.
Major: Business Administration
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The University of the Pacific, 1979
Current Employment Position(s)
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C.F.L.S., Founder
Past Positions
- San Joaquin County Superior Court-Municipal Division, Judge Pro Tem
- San Joaquin County Superior Court, Arbitrator
Pro Bono Activities
- Intensive Mediation Training, 2010
- Collaborative Training. 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
Bar Admissions
- California, 1986
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1986
Specialties and Certifications
- The State Board of California
- Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Board of California Board of Legal Specialization, 2010
Other Affiliations
- 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)
- 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, 2014 (Co-Chairman)
- Mary Graham Children’s Event, 2016 (Chairman)
Contact
3031 West March Lane
Suite 224
Stockton, CA 95219
Phone: 209-390-8829
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.btmlaw.com
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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