Diane DePietropaolo Price has dedicated her entire legal career to criminal defense, through direct representation as well as policy work. Upon graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2008, Diane began her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Mecklenburg County, representing defendants who could not afford private counsel in District and Superior Courts. From 2014 to 2017, Diane worked for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Washington, D.C. There, she played a crucial role in organizing training programs for public defenders and appointed private counsel and worked on criminal justice reform initiatives across various states. From 2017 to 2023, she returned to public defense, working to defend the rights of the accused in serious criminal cases in Camden, New Jersey. In 2023, Diane came home to North Carolina to continue her career as a criminal defense attorney with The Olsinski Law Firm.
Diane represents adults charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses in District and Superior Courts in Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas. She also represents individuals criminally charged in federal court in the Western District of North Carolina. Although she represents people charged with a variety of crimes, she has a particular interest in domestic violence defense and cases with Fourth Amendment issues - seeking to keep out evidence that the government obtained in violation of the Constitution. Diane is also dedicated to helping individuals move forward from their pasts, representing those seeking expungement of criminal records or petitioning for removal from the sex offender registry
Diane greatly values communication and strives to always make sure that clients understand the status of their cases, the evidence, and their options. Her years of experience in multiple jurisdictions give her a unique and thoughtful perspective when digging into complex legal issues. She is deeply committed to criminal defense work and serves as a fierce advocate for her clients, working diligently to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Diane regularly volunteers in the community through her involvement as the President of the Alpha Gamma Delta Charlotte Alumnae Chapter. She and her husband live in Charlotte with their two large rescue dogs. Outside of work, Diane enjoys traveling, playing games of all kinds, and sampling outstanding food and wine.