Ann Oakleaf

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Ann Oakleaf: Attorney with Johnson Oakleaf, APC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Ann Oakleaf has more than 25 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with the last ten years devoted primarily to family law matters. In 2010 she was certified by the State of California Bar of Legal Specialization as a Family Law Specialist. Her background includes business and civil litigation, encompassing contract disputes, business torts, accountancy malpractice defense, construction defects, and employment matters. She has represented clients in bench and jury trials in State and Federal Courts. She resides in Long Beach, California and is a master’s swimmer.

Legal Specialties

• Family Law, California State Board of Legal Specialization, 2010

Legal Employment

• Partner, Johnson Oakleaf, APC, Long Beach, CA

March, 2010 to present

• Sole Practitioner, Law Office of Ann M. Oakleaf, Long Beach, CA

June, 1996 to March 2010

• Partner, Krival & Oakleaf, Santa Monica, CA

June, 1993 to June, 1996

• Senior Associate, Meyers Bianchi & McConnell, Los Angeles, CA

July, 1991 to June, 1993

• Associate, Parker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian, Los Angeles, CA

January, 1985 to July, 1991

Professional Activities and Memberships

• The Joseph A. Ball/Clarence S. Hunt, Inn of Courts, 2010 to present

• California Women Lawyers, Board of Governors, 2002-2003

• Long Beach Bar Association, Member

• Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member

• Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

• Long Beach Superior Court, Family Law Mediator

• Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

• Women Lawyers of Long Beach, Past-President, 2004-2005

• Harriet Buhai Center For Family Law, Volunteer Trial Counsel

• The Center, Long Beach, Legal Counsel Voluntee
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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Family Law
  • General Civil Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Ohio University, B.A., Government, Government Honors Program, summa cum laude, 1977
Law School Attended:
Whittier College School of Law, J.D., cum laude, Editor, Lead Articles, Law Review; Extern: California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Div. Four, 1984
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, California; 1985, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Birth Information:
Springfield, Ohio, March 19, 1955
Certifications:
Family Law, California State Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
904758519

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (6 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/12/15 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 12/09/15 in Family Law

    Exceptionally qualified lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/26/15 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/16/15 in Family Law

    An all around great lawyer with fabulous ethics and compassion for her clients

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/04/14 in Family Law

    Ann is an exceptional family law attorney. Ethical, knowledgeable and compassionate. The best you can ask for in a divorce lawyer. I have known her for 6 years and recommend her highly.

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/10/09 in Family Law

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
4.3/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

She was well versed in law and how it applied to my situation. She worked with me financially as well.

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