Mary Ann Oaklund
Attorney
Mary Oaklund has been in private practice since 1981, at Oaklund & Oaklund with her husband, James M. Oaklund. The first years of her general practice included bankruptcy, criminal including jury trials, juvenile criminal and dependency, all aspects of family law, and small business contracts, representing clients at licensing hearings, adoptions, probate, and guardianship. Ms. Oaklund’s current practice concentrates in family law including minors' counsel court appointments and consultation on juvenile dependency matters/cases. Educational & Employment History Education: • AA, Commercial Art, Chabot College • BA, Studio Art (emphasis on Painting & Printmaking) • J.D., San Francisco Law School Publications: • 125 tech medical illustrations, Attorney’s Medical Deskbook • Associate Editor, Chapter 10 CEB Family Law Practice Guide Associations: • State Bar of California • Alameda County Bar Association • California Women's Lawyers • Alameda County Women's Lawyers • SFLS Alum Association (life time) • California State University Alum (life time) Practice: • Since 1981, private practice at Oaklund & Oaklund with her husband, Attorney James M. Oaklund" Achievements & Other Notable Experience • Trial Counsel for the Fathers: Supreme Court of California: Nicholas H. (6-6-02) 28 Cal 4th 56; In Re: I.C. (2018) 4 Cal. 5th 869 • Trial Counsel for the Minors: California Court of Appeals: EMMANUEL R. (12-11-01) 94 Cal App 4th 452.; KRISTINE M. v DAVID P. (2006) 135 Cal App 4th 783 • NCAA College Letter – Varsity Tennis [2 years] AM JUR Award – Criminal Law • Presenter/Lecturer: Admin. Office of Courts, University of San Francisco Law School; Alameda Co. Bar Association; State and Local Family Court Mediators Association; Expert Witness Association; NITA
