About Joann Uhley
Joann Uhley Babiak is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2000 and holds bar number 209535. Her license is currently in inactive status, as she is not eligible to practice law in California. Ms. Babiak is the principal attorney at Babiak Law Offices, a solo practice located in Sausalito, California. She has been serving clients in the Bay Area for over 25 years, focusing on family law and alternative dispute resolution.
Ms. Babiak earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law, where she graduated in 1997. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in legal principles, which she applies in her practice.
Throughout her career, Ms. Babiak has concentrated on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and mediation. She has represented clients at various stages of legal proceedings, from initial consultations and negotiations to litigation and appeals. Her approach emphasizes client-focused solutions, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.
Ms. Babiak has extensive experience in the California court system, having appeared in multiple jurisdictions to advocate for her clients. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. This breadth of court admissions allows her to handle cases at both the trial and appellate levels.
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Babiak is an active member of the California State Bar Association. She has been involved in various professional development programs and has contributed to community initiatives aimed at providing legal assistance to underserved populations. Her commitment to the legal community and public service underscores her dedication to the practice of law and the well-being of her clients.