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Atty. Ann Clare Oakar

Atty. Ann Clare Oakar

Ann Clare Oakar is a lawyer practicing criminal, estate planning, trust and probate and 4 other areas of law. Ann has been licensed for 25 years.

Broadview Heights Broadview Heights 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Ann Clare Oakar at a glance

Ann Clare Oakar is a Member based in Broadview Heights, Ohio, practicing at Oakar & Ruffa. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2001). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 2001). Serands clients in Broadview Heights, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ann Clare Oakar is a lawyer practicing criminal, estate planning, trust and probate and 4 other areas of law
  • Ann has been licensed for 25 years
  • Ann practices at Oakar & Ruffa in Broadview Heights, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Ann Clare Oakar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ann Clare Oakar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Ann Clare Oakar is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Ann Clare Oakar is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Broadview Heights are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ann Clare Oakar

Where is Ann Clare Oakar's law office located?
Ann Clare Oakar's law practice is located in Broadview Heights, Ohio. The firm is Oakar & Ruffa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ann Clare Oakar handle?
Ann Clare Oakar focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Ann Clare Oakar practiced law?
Ann Clare Oakar has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Ann Clare Oakar go to law school?
Ann Clare Oakar earned their education at (J.D., 2001).
How can I contact Ann Clare Oakar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2001

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