CANNON AND ASSOCIATES LAW - Key Persons
Outside of the office Angelia is married to her high school sweetheart and they have a grown son who is their pride and joy. She enjoys taking trips with her family and especially loves the beach. She also has 2 dogs, Bailey and Bear.
Angie Fennell brings 25 years of law firm experience. Ms. Fennell handles financials, overseeing and streamlining the firm's billing process including end-of-month billing, financing and file closures. She lives in Norman with her husband and daughter, Brooklyn. When she isn't being a Fierce Advocate at Cannon & Associates, she enjoys spending time at her home at the Lake, OU sporting events and cookouts with friends and family.
Beyond her professional role, Christine's passion extends to her family, animal rights advocacy, and expressing her creativity in art and photography. Her dedication is not just marketing but also creating, capturing, and caring, both in and out of the digital world.
Chuck has dedicated his career to helping uncover the story in client's cases and their lives. He has provided comprehensive investigative support to criminal defense attorneys for 25 years now. He is passionate about serving our clients at Cannon & Associates and helping to tell their story, whatever they are facing. He is a licensed and bonded Private Investigator.
Chuck previously served our country in the U.S. Army and uses his military training and experience to bring professionalism to every aspect of his investigative process. He knows every client needs a Fierce Advocate and he is the determined investigator that supports our team. Additionally, Chuck's investigative services and expertise is available for all our clients.
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Managing Attorney - Criminal Defense
Job Titles:
- Criminal Defense Paralegal
Haley is a married mother of three with a unique career spanning two distinct but equally impactful fields. With over 18 years of dedicated service in the medical field and two years in criminal and federal law, she has combined her passion for helping others with her commitment to justice.
Whether it's contributing to the resolution of legal matters or ensuring the protection of rights, Haley continues to inspire those around her with her tireless dedication and passion for making a difference.
Hannah Bullock graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law. During her time there she reactivated the Family Law Association, which had become inactive during COVID, and spent a semester interning for Legal Aide Services of Oklahoma assisting in the Waiver Divorce Clinic they offer. She graduated with honors for her GPA and as the acting President of the Family Law Association and Vice President of the Animal Law Association. Hannah is passionate about Family Law and enjoys helping people navigate what is often their first experience with the legal world and hopes to make the experience for everyone as uncomplicated as possible.
Outside of the office Hannah enjoys spending time with her family, scuba diving, anything to do with animals, and teaching horseback riding lessons.
Job Titles:
- Client Engagement Specialist
Job Titles:
- Client Engagement Specialist
As a Client Engagement Specialist, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience in client relations to our firm. She has spent her career focused on business development, litigation assistance and operations. Her drive and heart for identifying, and addressing clients' issues and coming up with a solution, ensures our potential clients receive the highest level of service and support when meeting with the firm. Her passion for helping others extends beyond her career, she is also an Oklahoma Award-winning activist, who is deeply committed to giving back to others and her community.
Job Titles:
- Attorney at Law
- Attorney at Law Your Fierce Advocate® in Family Law and Divorc
- Family Law Associate
Jodi H. Childers is a Fierce Advocate for families facing divorce and child custody issues. During her career she's advocated on behalf of families facing issues in nearly every aspect of family law. Jodi is dedicated to diligently litigating on behalf of her clients to get them the best possible results and it shows in her knowledge in the field. She strives to ensure her clients are informed.
Jodi dedicates her time to ensure every client she serves understands the process ahead and that your family is informed during this difficult time. She balances this, while fighting to provide you with excellent representation. Jodi has spent years representing families and understands your concerns and will strive to help you achieve your goals, whatever the circumstance. Jodi enjoys fighting to achieve every victory she can for her clients, no matter how small the victory. She believes that every person deserves a Fierce Advocate while going through these difficult times and strives to be that support.
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Founder
- Owner
- Attorney and Founder Your Fierce Advocate® for Families and Freedom
John is a husband, father, soldier, and counselor.
He is dedicated to helping you and your family through the difficult situation you are facing. He will Fight for Your Rights, while always keeping you informed. It is important to have competent and caring counsel by your side throughout your case.
John's experience and reputation will be an asset to you during this difficult time. With CANNON & ASSOCIATES, you will never have to make a decision without all the available information and you will always understand the process at hand and ahead. Our firm hopes to help you and wishes you and yours the best.
Attorney John P. Cannon graduated from the University of Kansas with a BA in English Literature. After finishing his undergraduate degree, he did a clerkship in Washington, D.C. for the United States Senate. He attended Oklahoma City University College of Law where he clerked for the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.
He began his litigation career by competing in the National Trial Competition. Additionally, he was captain of the American Association of Justice Trial team. Further, he participated in international law and trial advocacy programs in Germany. After receiving his Juris Doctor (law degree), John was an Assistant District Attorney in Canadian and Garfield County, where he tried multiple cases.
John gained further criminal law experience as an Assistant Public Defender in Oklahoma County, handling a felony docket, including representing clients through every aspect of the criminal justice system, including jury trials and appeals before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. Next, John expanded his experience by becoming an Assistant Attorney General, representing the State of Oklahoma in state and federal court, including arguing before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He left the Office of the Attorney General to open his defense firm, CANNON & ASSOCIATES, PLLC.
John's practice extends to his military service. He is a Judge Advocate in the Oklahoma National Guard. He has defended soldiers in all aspects of the military justice system, both in reserve and active duty status. He has tried a Court-Martial at Fort Bragg and represented soldiers during active duty service in Washington, D.C. He continues to serve as Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for the National Guard. He has advised and represented countless soldiers in estate planning and family law, including divorce, adoption, and child custody.
CANNON & ASSOCIATES, PLLC, can help you and your family. I will Fight for Your Rights. I can be reached by calling 1(405) 657-2323 or through our Contact page. All initial consultations are free and confidential.
PRACTICE AREAS
Criminal Defense
Job Titles:
- Paralegal
- Senior Paralegal
Lisa has worked exclusively in family law since 2012. Lisa uses her considerable multitasking skills and customer service experience to help families transition by providing detailed support to the attorneys and the firm's clients. From complex asset divorce cases to simple uncontested divorces, she is involved from beginning to end. Lisa assists clients by providing regular contact and updates, managing the discovery process, maintaining the case calendar and deadlines, and drafting pleadings and letters. She is integral in preparing for mediation, potential new client intake interviews, hearings and trial.
Lisa lives in Norman with her husband where they raised their four children. Lisa is a huge sports lover. When she is not at the baseball fields watching one of her sons or at a wrestling match with the other, she spends time with her granddaughter and enjoys reading.
Education
Associates Degree from Rose State College, May 1995
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Professional Staff Member
Marleen is our Executive Administrative Assistant. With 10 years of experience in both the legal and medical fields, she has extensive experience with all administrative tasks.
Marleen was born and raised in Oklahoma but as an Expat, she has traveled the world. When living abroad, she was President of the Expat Women's Association, as well as a School Board Member.
She has 3 boys, and 2 grand-daughters, one who lives too far away for her liking and 2 very large labs. She attends Crossings Church and proudly serves Christ in all ways.
Job Titles:
- Family Law
- Family Law Associate
Mary is an experienced family law attorney and former social worker who has been helping families navigate the complexities of family law since she began her legal career. As a child of divorce herself, she brings a unique perspective and compassionate approach to her practice.
With a deep understanding of family law and a dedication to her clients, Mary has successfully represented clients in a wide range of family law matters, including prenuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, visitation, alimony, child support, guardianship, and adoption. She is committed to providing personalized attention to each client and developing tailored legal strategies that meet each client's unique needs and goals.
In addition to her work in private practice, Mary serves as a member of several professional organizations in the areas of family law and domestic violence.
When she isn't advocating for her clients, Mary can be found enjoying a good book, attending concerts, expanding her vinyl collection, and cherishing time spent with her family.
Job Titles:
- Client Relations Specialist
Michelle has a passion for making meaningful connections, and through those connections, provides a lasting impact on each client she interacts with.
She has an extensive background in account services, project management, and team engagement. With a background in the ad agency industry, Michelle has a keen understanding of what it takes to make each client not only feel heard but provide them with tools they can utilize.
As an Oklahoma transplant, Michelle has found a great community to call home within the Oklahoma City/Edmond area and looks forward to creating a lasting impact in the metro area.
Sajani "Ann" Zachariah has dedicated her career to representing families and children in family law matters. Her practice encompasses all aspects of family law, including prenuptial agreements, legal separation, divorce disputes and the related division of property and debts, alimony and child support payments, child custody, guardianship, and adoptions. Ann has experienced an unsuccessful marriage and is aware of the emotional and physical toll it can take on a person, which makes her very aware of what her clients are facing in divorce and other family law matters. She had dedicated her career to being a Fierce Advocate® for families as they navigate the minefield of divorce with knowledge, compassion and empathy. Ann also represents children directly as a Guardian Ad Litem, appointed by family law judges directly in high conflict cases.
Shelley has a passion for being able to serve others in her community and has spent her career doing so. She brings a unique understanding to our clients as their first point of contact with the firm. Shelley brings a heart of gold and compassion to our firm and strives to help every client and potential client she has the pleasure of meeting.
Shelley is dedicated to helping each client or potential client as they begin to navigate the difficult times they are facing. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with family, writing, being at the lake and most importantly being a mom.
Job Titles:
- Client Engagement Specialist
Sibyl is passionate about helping people find their way through the legal process. She cares deeply about connection on a personal level, which she lives out by meeting with and answering questions of potential clients of Cannon & Associates. She is dedicated to helping families and clients who find themselves in what may be a very stressful situation.
At Cannon and Associates, Sibyl will be your guide to determining your goals in this process, so that we can help you reach Your Better Future Now. Her caring attitude and dedication to service helps to simplify your journey through the legal process.
Sibyl and her husband, Bill, have been residents of Oklahoma most of their lives and have made Edmond their home for the past 30 years. They both enjoy time with family and time on the golf course.
Sophia has a passion for people, which she pursued by getting her degree in Psychology. She is a recent graduate from the University of Oklahoma, and she wants to use the knowledge she learned to help every client in any way she can.
Outside of the office Sophia enjoys listening to audiobooks or music, and relaxing at home. She likes spending time with family and friends, but most importantly hanging out with her cat.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Managing Attorney - Family Law
- Senior Associate Your Fierce Advocate® in Family Law and Divorce
Steven has been representing individuals and families navigate Divorce and child custody cases for over 25 years. Throughout his career, he has successfully litigated every type of family law issue, and fiercely advocates for the interests of his clients and their family. He listens and gets to know each of his clients and works together with them to ensure the highest quality of representation for every situation.
Steven is routinely nominated by his peers and appointed by Courts throughout Central Oklahoma, to represent children as a Guardian Ad Litem in high conflict custody cases. He also is a well-respected and seasoned family law mediator, helping attorneys and their clients resolve over 1,000 cases in the past 10 plus years.
Steven and his family live in Edmond. He loves attending any and all sporting events, but loves the Thunder and the Kansas Jayhawks the most!
Education:
Cedarville (OH) College, B.A.
University of Tulsa College of Law, J.D.
Job Titles:
- Family Paralegal
- Paralegal
Tamara has worked extensively in family law, bankruptcy law, and probate law for over fifteen years, assisting and supporting Attorneys and Clients during the intake process to case conclusion, assisting in discovery, 341 meetings, litigation, and the conscious processes which help aid in the settlement of cases and support to trial, including exhibit and witness gathering. In addition to the preparation of pleadings, Attorney docketing, she has been active in coordinating Attorneys' schedules with mediators and for guardians ad litem, obtaining Judge's signatures and court dates and hearing continuances, and has helped by performing a walk-through certification for a triple seal authentication for vital documentation on records.
Tamara lives in Oklahoma City and especially loves to sing and write fiction, as well spending time with her family, particularly bicycling around Lake Hefner and walking the trails of Bluff Creek.
Tanya Pauls has extensive finance and customer service experience. Ms. Pauls handles billing by working closely with clients to ensure that their questions are answered, providing financial solutions, and handling file closures. When she isn't being a Fierce Advocate at Cannon & Associates, she enjoys spending time with her 13-year-old daughter, going hiking with friends, and having pamper days with her mom.
Job Titles:
- Criminal Defense Associate
Tom Stone is a Fierce Advocate with Cannon & Associates and his practice includes criminal defense, civil litigation, and more. Tom fights for his clients in court whether it be for the rights of parents or the freedom of the criminally accused. He counsels his clients on a case-by-case basis to address each client's unique and personal situation. Tom believes there is no "one size fits all" approach to practicing law by meeting and engaging with each client in the circumstances they are presently in.
Tom previously worked in the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, Criminal Appeals Division researching and writing in criminal cases before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. Additionally, Tom gained experience in complex litigation by adjudicating plaintiffs' claims in federal court. Through these experiences, Tom has sharpened his skills of written and oral advocacy to support and fight for his clients.