Dianne M. Fetzer

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

Dianne M. Fetzer, operating as a sole practitioner in Sacramento, holds certification as a family law specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California. Her exclusive focus centers on this realm, serving clients across various counties including Sacramento, Napa, Sonoma, Placer, El Dorado, and other parts of California. She is authorized to practice in all California state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

A considerable segment of Ms. Fetzer’s professional work revolves around aiding individuals undergoing marital dissolution. Her role involves navigating intricate aspects like the equitable division of complex shared property, matters of child custody and visitation, and spousal and child financial support. She’s also adept at managing other family law scenarios such as paternity disputes, adoptions, obtaining protective orders for domestic violence victims, and representing minors involved in custody conflicts. Her notable achievements across these domains, coupled with her strong ethical standing, have led to her earning an “Excellent” peer review rating on Avvo.

Within her career, Ms. Fetzer has delivered talks on family law subjects to participants in continuing legal education programs. She’s also contributed insights regarding proposed family law legislation. Among her professional affiliations are memberships in the National Association of Counsel for Children and the Family Law Section of the Sacramento County Bar Association. Ms. Fetzer holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Sonoma State University (1993) and obtained her Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 1997.