Attorneys
Connolly Oyler
A recognized expert in Family Law, Mr. Oyler has practiced law for over 50 years, having been a sole practitioner since 1959. He specializes in all areas of Family Law, including dissolutions, paternity, prenuptial agreements, marital torts and child custody arrangements.
Mr. Oyler graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in economics from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1955. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, which is the top academic student's award. In 1958, he received his LL.B from the University of Southern California where he was a member of the Law Review and Phi Alpha Delta.
A member of the American Bar Association, Mr. Oyler served as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the California State Bar Association, Family Law Section. He has served as a trustee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and is active in its Family Law Section; he is also a past Vice Chair of its Arbitration Committee and a former member of its Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Oyler has been a member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association since 1963 and has served as its President and Family Law Section Chairman. Since 1984. He has been active in the Santa Monica Bar Association, and is former Co-Chairman of its Family Law Section and its president elect. Mr. Oyler currently serves as a Superior Court Mediator, Arbitrator and Judge Pro Tem.
Mr. Oyler is in frequent demand as a lecturer and seminar leader on a diverse number of Family Law topics and has addressed the California Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association and California State Bar Association.
Married and living in Pacific Palisades with his wife, Michelle, and his two children. He is a member of the Santa Monica Rotary Club, the Jonathan Club and serves on the Board of Directors of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce.
