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 Volunteer