About Cheryl Ann

Cheryl Ann Smith is a licensed attorney admitted to practice regulation in the State of California. She was licensed to the California State Bar in 2005. Her license is presently in lively status. Ms. Smith is the principal attorney at her personal law workplace, positioned at 109 Jackson Street, Suite 260, Hayward, California 94544. She has been working as an attorney for over two decades, serving clients across the Bay Area.

Ms. Smith earned her Juris Doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, where she graduated in 2005. Prior to law program, she completed her undergraduate education at Golden Gate University, receiving a degree in 2002. During her time at Golden Gate University School of Law, she was actively involved in various scholar organizations and participated in the faculty's clinical legal education program.

Ms. Smith concentrates her practice in the area of juvenile regulation. She advocates for minors and their families in things involving baby welfare, delinquency, and dependency proceedings. Her practice encompasses all levels of litigation, including preliminary case assessment, proceedings, bargaining sessions, and trial hearings in both state and federal courts.

Throughout her career, Ms. Smith has treated cases within the Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. She has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on more than one events. Prior to establishing her personal practice, she labored as an associate attorney at a household regulation firm in Oakland for five years.

Ms. Smith is a member in good standing of the National Association of Counsel for Children, a professional organization dedicated to enhancing the standard of legal representation for children. She is also a member of the California State Bar Association. Ms. Smith is English-speaking and Spanish, permitting her to serve the numerous communities of the Bay Area successfully.

Education

Golden Gate Univ

Undergraduate Degree

Golden Gate Univ School of Law

Law Degree

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda State Trial Court · Admitted 2005
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2005
California Court of Appeal State Appeals Court · Admitted 2005

Types of Cases Handled

juvenile law

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Negotiations Trials