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The Wise Family Law Firm specializes in family law cases in Santa Clara County. I have 27 years of legal experience, 20 of which has been concentrated solely in family law. I handle all aspects of family law, including divorce, legal separation, custody and visitation, spousal support, child support and complex property division cases.
I work with my clients to develop a strategy for each case and keep my clients fully informed of the process, options and possible outcomes. My experience with the family law process allows me to handle cases efficiently and decisively, keeping costs to a minimum. The firm uses the latest technology and can handle even the most document-intensive cases effectively, reducing the cost of the case.
The firm represents clients in both contested divorce and mediated divorce. A divorce is contested when the issues are tried in court. The spouses in a mediated divorce jointly hire me as the sole lawyer to assist them in understanding the law, filing all necessary papers, negotiating and drafting an agreement without bringing issues to the court. This is generally the most cost-effective way to obtain a divorce. I approach cases with the goal of keeping clients out of court. However, if a dispute cannot be resolved, I provide strong and effective representation in court.
I am a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association, where I am a member of the family law section, and the State Bar of California. I am a Certified Family Law Specialist and I am admitted to practice in all California Courts, including the Federal District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals.
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900 E. Hamilton Avenue, Suite 100, Suite 212, Campbell, CA, 95008
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Posted by Jim | February 05, 2019 | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding attorney!
It will be hard to fully capture how much I valued Ann's legal work . . . so simply put, she was outstanding. I used Ann as a consultant as I made my way through the divorce process. She is very bright, and gets to the key points quickly. I was impressed with her professionalism, the quality of ...
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2018 | Divorce & Separation
What an amazing experience!
I met Ann through a referral when I was going through my divorce. She met me quickly and looked over every detail of the pending issues in the case and narrowed down quickly on immediate steps. Every guidance and advice she gave had compassion as its underpinning and I will remain forever grateful to...
Posted by Judi | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Where fairness and honesty rules........
When I learned I needed to hire a lawyer, I interviewed 4 of them, with and without a consultation fee. Because this was a highly emotional time for me, I knew I had to work with someone who would always be responsive to my questions directly, (not go through a legal assistant), be extremely fair in...
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highest Recommendation
Ann Wise handled my divorce with extreme professionalism and the necessary sense of urgency. My case was challenging because the person I was divorcing moved to the other side of the country, causing an issue with having him served, notarizing legal documents, and other logistics. Ann's expertise and...
"Ms. Wise is a talented and proven family law attorney. She brings a fresh approach to each case and explores all options before deciding on a specific course of action. The results she achieves speak for themselves."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ann is an excellent attorney and particularly good at her specialty, divorce, separation and family law. She is tenacious but also listens and looks for practical solutions to problems. I highly recommend Ann!"
"My firm opposed Ann Wise in a number of marital dissolution matters over many years. Ann is extremely knowledgeable, highly ethical, and advocates for her client's position, but will not waste time or resources. Ann is also supportive of Alternative Dispute Resolution when the case is appropriate for mediation. I highly recommend her."
"I worked with Ann recently on a corporate matter. It was very refreshing to find a family lawyer knowledgeable about business issues and proper corporate governance. She also has a great attention to detail, and was very effective in moving the deal along to make sure it was done in a way that maintained the client's interests. Where family issues intertwine with business issues, Ann would be indispensable. Ann is a great lawyer to work with, and I look forward to the opportunity to do so again."
"Ann is a dedicated, hard-working, experienced attorney who partners with her clients in helping them achieve their goals."
"Ann and I previously worked together as fellow family law attorneys in a small family law office in Campbell. Ann is a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and detail-oriented attorney and I would highly recommend her. She truly cares about her clients, and wants to achieve the best possible results for them, whether that is part of a dissolution, support, child custody, property, or other family law case. Finally, every client that I have seen Ann work with has been extremely happy with her work and the results in their case."
"Ann helped me with a personal issue a few years ago. She was honest about my likely outcome, offered suggestions that maximized my chance at success. Any client who engaged her would be in excellent hands. She's an excellent lawyer."
"Ann is intelligent, hard working, and professional. She exhibits the highest ethical standards and therefore enjoys the utmost respect from Bay Area courts. Ann consistenty achieves positive results for her clients and I cannot recommend her more strongly."
"Ann is not only a highly skilled attorney and an aggressive advocate, she is also caring and compassionate. She uses this combination of skills to get to the best result for her client."
"I endorse Ann Wise as a family law attorney. Her exceptional knowledge of family law, her knack for effective case strategy, and her dedication to her clients make her one of the best attorneys in the county. She treats everyone, including opposing counsel, with warmth and respect. Ann is a wonderful boss, and I enjoy working for her."
"Having been Ann’s partner for more than a year, and an opposing counsel before that, I would recommend Ann to anyone looking for a tough, compassionate and knowledgeable family law attorney. She is an excellent strategist and will work closely with the client to ensure that the steps being taken are the best possible for that client. She is passionate about the law and takes a practical approach to resolution. That is why we are partners."
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2016
Certified Family Law Specialist, California Bar Association
2015
Judge Pro Tem Appreciation Award, Santa Clara County Bar Association
2014
Judge Pro Tem Appreciation Award, Santa Clara County Bar Association
2013
Judge Pro Tem Appreciation Award, Santa Clara County Bar Association
2013 - Present
Partner, Tran & Wise, LLC
2013 - 2022
Judge Pro Tem, Santa Clara County Superior Court
2007 - 2013
Associate, Law Offices of Mark A. Erickson
2005 - 2007
Associate, Law Offices of Lynne Yates-Carter
2001 - 2005
General Counsel, Care Wise Medical Products Corp
2000 - 2001
Associate, Hopkins & Carley
1997 - 2000
In-house Counsel/V.P. Regulatory Affairs, Care Wise Medical Products Corp
1996 - 1997
Contract Administrator, Electric Power Research Institute
2005 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2019
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember- Judiciary Committe
2006 - 2006
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationCo-chair
2005 - 2012
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember - Regional Standing Committee
2005 - 2005
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember- Education committee
2000 - 2016
Care Wise Medical Products CorporationBoard Member
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Junior Year Abroad
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Certified Internal Auditor
2013
Employment Law and your rights
2012
Contract negotiations - why we need those key phrases left in
2011
Workplace safety - OSHA compliance
2011
Selling in Canada - regulatory requirements
2010
Handling conflict in the workplace
2010
Product compliance requirements in the EU
2009
Protecting our Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets
2008
HIPAA and FMLA compliance
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