Diana Hoag

Diana Hoag, Esq.

Ms. Diana Hoag is an Associate Attorney who has dedicated her legal career to public service. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Hoag served as a Deputy Public Defender with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office for nearly three years, where she gained extensive litigation experience representing clients in a wide range of criminal matters from misdemeanors to felonies. In her first year of practice, she carried nearly a dozen jury trials to verdict. This background has equipped Ms. Hoag with a strong foundation in courtroom advocacy and client-centered representation, which now informs and strengthens her work in navigating the complexities of conservatorships and advocating for individuals with special needs.

Ms. Hoag is deeply passionate about serving vulnerable communities and is committed to helping families navigate complex legal systems to find estate planning solutions that best meet their needs. Her approach is grounded in empathy, clarity, and a dedication to long-term client well-being.

Outside of work, Ms. Hoag enjoys staying active by going to the gym, playing tennis, and hiking. They are also an avid traveler who values experiencing new cultures and perspectives.

Areas of Practice

• Special Needs Law
• Limited Conservatorships
• Special Needs Trusts
• Estate Planning
• Powers of Attorney
• Advance Health Care Directives

Bar Admissions

• California, 2022

Education

• Juris Doctorate – 2022 from University of California, Irvine School of Law
• Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, Law and Society and Psychology Social Behavior, from University of California, Irvine 

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Orange County Bar Association
• Orange County Asian American Bar Association

Pro Bono Activities

• Elder Law and Disability Rights Center (Volunteer)
• ACLU of Southern California (Former Volunteer)
• Public Law Center (Former Volunteer)
• Orange County Public Defender’s Office (Former Volunteer)
• San Francisco Public Defender’s Office (Former Volunteer)
• Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office (Former Volunteer)
• Homeboy Industries (Former Volunteer)
• Expungement Project – Orange County Clean Slate Clinic (Former Volunteer)
• Mississippi Center for Justice (Former Volunteer)
• Northshore Criminal Defense (Former Volunteer)
• Transgender Legal Assistance Clinic (Former Volunteer)
• Saturday Academy of Law Student Leaders (Former Volunteer)