Ann S. Isobe

Ann S. Isobe is a senior family law attorney with more than two decades of experience representing clients in complex family matters. She has zealously advocated in divorce, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship, premarital and postmarital agreements, and protective order cases. Known for her steady leadership and deep legal knowledge, she has guided hundreds of clients through difficult disputes with professionalism, dedication, and results-focused advocacy.

Ann earned her B.A. with distinction from The George Washington University, majoring in political science and speech communications. She then earned her J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in both analysis and communication, preparing her for success in the courtroom and in negotiations.

In addition to her private practice, Ann has served as a Per Diem Judge for the District Court of the First Circuit since 2018, where she presides over traffic, criminal, and civil matters. She is also an instructor in the University of Hawaii’s Paralegal Degree Program, teaching family law. These roles highlight her commitment to both fair process and to mentoring future legal professionals while strengthening her own insight into family law practice.

Ann S. Isobe is a family law attorney licensed in Hawaii and California and admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is actively involved in leading legal organizations, including the Hawaii State Bar Association, the State Bar of California, and the American Bar Association, and she supports the local business community through the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. With decades of courtroom experience and a long-standing commitment to legal education and leadership, Ann provides trusted, results-focused representation for families facing complex and emotionally challenging legal issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Greg Ryan & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLLC
• Member, Hawaii Bar Association
• Member, California Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Tort/Litigation Sections
• Member, American Bar Association, Labor and Family Law Sections

Licensed State

• Hawaii
• California

Education

• McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• George Washington University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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