Atty. Dianna Caley
Dianna is an experienced litigator and family law attorney. She earned her bar license in 1993 and has since mediated and litigated in all areas of family Law.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Dianna Caley at a Glance
Dianna Caley is a Mentoring Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Truce Law, PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Washington (1993). Educated at City University New York (J.D., 1993) and Evergreen State College (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dianna Caley
- Dianna is an experienced litigator and family law attorney
- She earned her bar license in 1993 and has since mediated and litigated in all areas of family Law
- She also has a strong construction defect practice and has assisted many homeowners and buyers when issues have arisen with their builder and or contractor
- In this role, she has advised companies and individuals in a variety of areas including contracts, corporate formation, employment law, bankruptcy and commercial litigation
- Dianna has handled litigation matters for Fortune 500 companies, small companies, and individuals
- Each case is important to her, and she works hard to have each client gain a positive resolution
- In addition to family and construction defect practice, she has experience in bankruptcy practice representing creditors and individuals in all aspects of Bankruptcy
- With her experience, Dianna is frequently called upon to serve as an arbitrator by the Courts and was appointed as a panel mediator for U.S
- Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
- She also works as an arbitrator for FINRA on securities disputes
- Background Prior to work at Truce Law, Dianna began her career representing the Colville Confederated Tribes in Grand Coulee, Washington
- Thereafter, she was commissioned by the United States Army Judge Advocate General (Army JAG)
- As an attorney for the Army, Dianna was then responsible for advising commanders regarding compliance with Army, State and Federal regulations, as well as ensuring that each unit within the specific branch was following the Army’s environmental regulations
- After leaving the Army, she worked for over ten years with a firm that is currently affiliated with Wong Fleming handling litigation on a wide array of civil matters, as well as managing the family law department
- Dianna also successfully ran her own practice based out of Kirkland for over eight years
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Dianna Caley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dianna Caley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Family Law in Seattle
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Dianna Caley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dianna Caley's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dianna Caley brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Dianna Caley's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Dianna Caley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Dianna Caley Handles in Seattle
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