About Dianne Drew
Dianne Drew Butler is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1986. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Butler is the founder and principal attorney at Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc., a law firm specializing in family law matters. The firm's office is located at 3031 W. March Lane, Suite 224 West, Stockton, California, serving clients throughout the Central Valley.
Ms. Butler earned her Juris Doctor degree from Humphreys College School of Law in 1986. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of the Pacific, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1979. In 2010, she obtained certification in Divorce Mediation through the Mediation Intensive Training Program and became a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in the same year.
Ms. Butler's practice focuses exclusively on family law, encompassing areas such as divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, domestic violence, and restraining orders. She provides comprehensive services throughout all stages of family law proceedings, including litigation, mediation, and collaborative law approaches. Her extensive experience allows her to guide clients through complex family law issues effectively.
Throughout her career, Ms. Butler has been admitted to practice before the California State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. She has served as a Judge Pro Tem and Arbitrator for the San Joaquin County Superior Court, contributing to her deep understanding of local legal procedures and practices. Her firm, Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc., has been serving the Stockton community since 1986, offering dedicated legal representation in family law matters.
Ms. Butler is an active member of several professional organizations, including the California State Bar Association, the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, and the San Joaquin County Bar Association. She has held leadership roles within the San Joaquin County Bar Association, including serving as Chair of the Family Law Section and as a member of the Board of Governors. Her commitment to the community is further demonstrated through her involvement with the Mary Graham Children's Foundation, where she has served on the Board of Directors and co-chaired events supporting the organization.
