Diana Leonida

Diana Leonida is a senior counsel at Cochran Family Law Practice PC located in San Francisco, California. She is a family law specialist (certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), primarily handling cases in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. With almost two decades of experience, Ms. Leonida focuses on complex asset dissolution, professional practices, family trusts, venture capital and real estate. Her clientele includes entrepreneurs, business owners, technology innovators, venture capitalists and their spouses.

Ms. Leonida has a strong background in handling high-conflict custody cases, including relocation disputes, international parental kidnapping and paternity issues. She is dedicated to understanding the intricate family dynamics to develop comprehensive parenting plans that meet her clients' needs. Her approach aims to protect her clients' interests throughout the dissolution process, from crafting strategic case plans to achieving final settlements or going to trial.

In her practice, Ms. Leonida is adept at managing all aspects of discovery disputes. She represents both spouses in divorce cases and third parties involved in dissolution matters. Her work often involves collaboration with experts in accounting, real estate, vocational counseling, estate matters and corporate issues to ensure thorough case preparation.

Ms. Leonida began her legal career at the Unified Family Court at the Superior Court of California – County of San Francisco, serving as a legal research assistant and staff attorney. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in family law and insights into the judiciary that she continues to apply in her practice. Her legal education includes graduating with highest honors from the Golden Gate University School of Law, where she was a research editor for the university’s law review.

In addition to her work in asset dissolution and custody cases, Ms. Leonida handles modification proceedings, domestic partnerships, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence proceedings, and complex financial issues. She is also experienced in litigating spousal and child support disputes, move-away matters and complex property claims for high-net-worth individuals. As a San Francisco native, she is an active member of several professional associations, including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, The Bar Association of San Francisco and the Alameda County Bar Association Family Law Section.