Ann Cheri Laning

Avoid at all costs: system failure. Disorganized, neglected case for three years, lied about therapist’s findings in her “recommendation,” lied about billing, improperly admonished special master. Ms Laning was key in driving decisions for our children that are now proving to be devastating. Don’...t allow Napa Family Court to expose your children’s best interests to Ms Lanings incompetence. It is far past the time for Ms Laning to retire.

Ann Laning was our child's counsel for many years. She probably didn't even like us at the start! But she did home interviews, school interviews, briefs, appearances, telephonic interviews, reviewed & filed pleadings, and doggedly kept apprised of all developments in this matter. Every step she went ...the extra step to find out the lay of the land- reviewing grades in the school portal, scheduling in-person meetings and calls with the minor and all concerned. She knew this case inside and out and another attorney would not have gotten the complete picture without a lot of time and effort and wisdom, as displayed by Ann. We had another counsel that was removed that got every detail wrong, displayed bias and was horrible and we had to work hard to undue that mess. Ann is astute, fair, tough, practical. Aware of all the changes and trends in the law and really knew her area expertly. One of the most esteemed family law attorneys in our area with a well earned reputation in the Court and amongst other lawyers and parents in this Valley. Very impressed.

This woman represented my children for years, never protecting them. Their abuse continued and escalated for 8 years. She objected to the testimony of a teacher and a police officer. She threw out testimony of a therapist. She shut down a police investigation and a CPS investigation. She threatened f...oster care if the children weren’t forced to go to their abuser. All while sending invoices and collecting money for work that was never done. She absolutely abuses her position in the court system. How many children’s lives need be forever affected by this woman? I hope not one ❤️