Like his parents before him, Trent Diehl was raised in Lodi and attended Lodi public schools. After graduating from California State University Sonoma in 2001 (B.S. Degree (Cum Laude) in history), and University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law in 2005 (J.D. (with Distinction)), Trent initially pursued a career in water law with the same prestigious firm in Sacramento, California where he clerked through law school (Ellison, Schneider & Harris). But an opportunity to come home was too much to pass up. In 2006, Trent returned to Lodi and joined one of Lodi’s oldest law firms, Mullen, Sullivan & Newton, LLP, which later became Snider, Diehl, Sloup & Rasmussen, LLP. It was only after the retirement of certain partners who were very influential in Trent’s career that he formed Diehl Law Firm, APC. 

After years of general civil practice and too much litigation, Trent is pleased that his practice is now focused on estate planning and administration. He is a firm believer that everyone should (a) understand the essential steps necessary to ensure minimal administrative tasks are left to loved ones upon one’s passing, and (b) make sure those same loved ones have the tools to assist during times of need. Unfortunately, the mistaken belief that an estate plan is only for the “wealthy” is all too prevalent. This misunderstanding is one Trent works hard to clear up.

Trent’s pride and joy are his family: wife, Dr. Kate Diehl, DMD, daughter, Peyton, and twin sons, Jack and Luke. His “downtime” is usually spent outside training for and competing in long-distance endurance events, but he can also be found embarrassing himself with his guitar in his hands all too often.

Trent is forever grateful for all that Lodi and the surrounding areas have provided him with.  Whether it was himself growing up, striving to raise his own family, or now acting as a professional advisor, he is very aware of the many blessings he has experienced. In efforts to show his appreciation, Trent serves as a Board Member on the Lodi Community Foundation, the Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation, and on the City of Lodi’s Planning Commission.