Office | Stockton, CA

About Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc.

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.

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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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
July 13, 2024
Hired Attorney Dianne Drew Butler

I had a phenomenal experience with the law office of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. I was forced to deal with suddenly being served with divorce papers by my wife totally out of the blue after a 12-year marriage. After consulting a number of Family law sites, I came across Dianne Butler. She not only gave me excellent and very sound legal advice, but also was very patient in describing the process and expertly dealing with the shenanigans my ex and opposing counsel tried to pull. Although the process literally took years, Dianne was there every step of the way. As a man living in California where the divorce laws put us at a distinct disadvantage, I was constantly asked the question by friends and family, “Do you trust your lawyer?” The answer was always overwhelmingly YES! This law office was always amazing. The knowledge and advice that Dianne and her team provided me during my experience was crucial in my case.

 
Family Law
Posted by Jennifer
October 27, 2021
Hired Law Firm

I would highly recommend Dianne, and team for any of your family law issues. I used her for my annulment, custody, and child support issues. Annulment are hard and rare to win in the state of California. Dianne has over 30+ years of experience and she one of a handful of attorneys who has experience in Central Valley. Her experience played an instrumental part of me be granted my annulment. She was empathetic and realistic, but still assertive enough to tell me “No” on sensitive items, she also did a great job explaining items to during the process. This is one of the most emotional and stressful times of my life. I am so happy that I chose to work with Dianne, and her team, to help me with this process.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
June 16, 2020
Hired Law Firm

I would recommend anyone going through a divorce to hire, Dianne Drew Butler and Associates immediately. They won my case!! Thank you

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
April 30, 2020
Hired Attorney Dianne Drew Butler

My experience with everybody at Dianne Drew Butler and Associates has been exceptional. Dianne and her team's honesty and integrity is beyond reproach. Dianne will give it to you straight. Even if it is not exactly what you wanted to hear you need to hear it. Dianne and her team are the most courteous, professional hard working people I know. Dianne and her entire team have been instrumental in walking me through a very difficult and contentious divorce. Dianne and her team have filed the appropriate documents expediently and explained everything along the way. Dianne and/or Chantyl have always been right by my side in court. Dianne, Chantyl, Lisa and the entire team including Charlotte have always been supportive and helpful. Dianne is a excellent Attorney, a pleasure to work with, and a wonderful person. Dianne is amazing!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 08, 2013
Hired Attorney Dianne Drew Butler

Dianne helped me settle my divorce with strong knowledgable representation. I was also able to obtain additional custody time with my children in subsequent court appearances. I am very pleased with her work.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 06, 2013
Hired Attorney Dianne Drew Butler

Strong representation and superior knowledge of family law.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 10, 2013
Hired Attorney Dianne Drew Butler

Dianne went to court with me yesterday. She is a great litigator! Her staff is very caring and helpful.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 23, 2013
Hired Attorney Dianne Drew Butler

Not only was she not responsive, but she ignored my directives which cost me more money. I never felt she was working for my interests, she just continued to tell me that I should go with whatever my ex-spouses attorney came up with. No matter who I was dealing with in the office, I was charged the same $300/hour. Her office staff was dismissive. I frequently spent almost an hour in her waiting room because she was 'backed up'.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 07, 2012
Hired Attorney Dianne Drew Butler

She did not listen to what I have to say. I paid her for services that I could have done better. She gave my ex-husband things that I have already agreed with my ex-husband that it would belong to me. Butler is really something else. I have paid her everything I had.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 9
    • Divorce Arbitration
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Spousal Support
    • Paternity
    • Property Division
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Alimony
    • Adoptions
  • Legal Separation
  • Litigation 1
    • Trial
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Other 3
    • High Asset/High Income Divorce
    • Modification
    • Parentage

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3031 W. March Lane, Suite 224 WestStockton, CA 95219U.S.A.

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