Diane E. Wasznicky
About Diane E. Wasznicky
Diane E. Wasznicky is a lawyer based in Sacramento, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Diane E. Wasznicky is recognized in the following practice area:
- Sacramento, California
- Family Law
Current Firm: Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP
Education: University of California Davis, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Sacramento, CA
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