Diane P. Toscano

Diane P. Toscano, Esq., is the founder of Toscano Law Group and a seasoned trial attorney with nearly two decades of courtroom experience. Known for her fearless advocacy and respectful style, she is a trusted litigator and negotiator who represents clients in high-stakes matters where their future and reputation are on the line.

Diane earned her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Meredith College, completed the Foreign Policy Washington Semester Program at American University, and subsequently received her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law. Her education laid the foundation for a distinguished career built on strong legal knowledge and practical courtroom skills.

Diane P. Toscano is a leading trial lawyer focusing on federal and state criminal defense, personal injury law, complex civil litigation, and Title IX representation. She has earned not-guilty verdicts in murder trials, secured substantial civil settlements for injured clients, and currently leads the $40 million lawsuit against Newport News Public Schools on behalf of teacher Abby Zwerner. Known for her work on high-profile and media-sensitive cases, Diane combines aggressive legal advocacy with strategic media management to protect her clients’ rights and reputations.

Diane’s accomplishments have earned her recognition as one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Influential Women of Law (2022) and repeated honors as a “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business and a “Top Lawyer” by Coastal Virginia Magazine. She regularly appears in courts across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Hampton Roads, and has argued before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Through Toscano Law Group, Diane P. Toscano combines deep trial experience with unwavering commitment, ensuring every client receives strong, results-driven representation in the courtroom and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Toscano Law Group
• Member, Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• Regent University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Meredith College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges