About Cheryl Ann
Cheryl Ann Smith is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2005. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Smith is the principal attorney at her own law office, located at 109 Jackson Street, Suite 260, Hayward, California 94544. She has been practicing law for over 20 years, serving clients throughout 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 school, 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 student organizations and participated in the school's clinical legal education program.
Ms. Smith concentrates her practice in the area of juvenile law. She represents minors and their families in matters involving child welfare, delinquency, and dependency proceedings. Her practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial case evaluation, hearings, negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Smith has handled cases in 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 multiple occasions. Prior to establishing her own practice, she worked as an associate attorney at a family law firm in Oakland for five years.
Ms. Smith is an active member of the National Association of Counsel for Children, a professional organization dedicated to improving the quality of legal representation for children. She is also a member of the California State Bar Association. Ms. Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve the diverse communities of the Bay Area effectively.
