After getting failed while trying to file my divorce documents on my own, I decided to hire a professional lawyer who could help me out with the overall process and it was worth hiring. If you are looking for a divorce lawyer who truly cares about the work he/she is doing for his clients then Carla Hartley Law is highly recommended. They won’t disappoint you and help you throughout the process!

They were so badd that I ended up switching lawyers and eating thousands in cost to them

Bob Maxwell and his entire team were nothing short of amazing throughout my entire case which got dragged out over a long period of time by my ex. The ENTIRE team supported me from the start of my custody battle to the end. I was a person to them and it meant the world. In response to the person below with complaints about staff and professionalism in the office... the paralegals and secretaries are insanely capable, care deeply, and are amazing at what they do. A good lawyer spends a good deal of their time in the court room and the rest of the team takes care of the clients while the lawyers are indisposed. There were times when Bob was busy fighting for someone else. I was greatful that he did not drop what he was doing to get back to me if he was in the middle of another person’s court date. I would not want a lawyer who dropped someone else’s battle because I was having a crisis. That would mean that when it was my turn in court he might drop the ball on me! He never did, and neither did his team who were highly skilled at handling anything I might need while Bob was busy fighting for someone else. There was never a time when something important got missed and there were many times when Bob or his team called me after hours if an issue needed to be addressed outside of office time. I cannot say enough about Bob Maxwell and the staff of lawyers, paralegals, and secretaries that work in this office. They were supportive, professional, and exactly what I needed to get through the hardest time of my life. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

We approached Hartley, Maxwell @Castellanos firm with our request to adopt our nephew. Our situation had some difficult hoops to jump through. During our consultation we immediately knew through Carlas knowledge and experience we wanted this firm to take on our case. Carla & Frances took the time to take explain our adoption process. They reassured us no case was too big or,tough. These attorneys have enormous confident. Our case closed out smoothly with no worries. We highly recommend this firm for any family law.
Lydia &Renee

This firm is outstanding.

Very professional staff. To them the clients are actual people, not just an opportunity to make money. This is a highly ethical firm.

Before I called Ms Hartley’s office, I extensively researched best attorney in Ventura county and was impressed with Ms Hartley. The receptionist after consulting with Ms Hartley was able to bring me in the same day after listening to my call of desperation and confusion about divorce process.

When I met Ms Hartley, I felt an immediate relieve that I made the right decision to hire her for my divorce case. Ms Hartley and staff were very welcoming, compassionate, empathetic and understanding. Ms Hartley was attentive and very knowledgeable of family laws. She helped me set realistic expectations and directed me to make decisions in the best interest of my children and not use my emotions.

I had a very rough case as my ex and his four attorneys at different times (yes he changed 4 attorneys in the past 5 years) thought of every trick in the book and unreasonably raised issues to increase litigation costs. Ms Hartley made extensive effort to reduce costs by negotiating in my children and I best interest while empowering me.

Ms Hartley really cares for her clients. She is tough in court and fights fairly and sensibly. I have been through unbearable five years of divorce process but Ms Hartley has always been by my side to help me through it all. If I were given the option to turn back time, I would still choose Ms Hartley as my attorney.

I was struggling for years representing myself trying to gain all parental rights of my daughter, until I met Bob, Debbie and Carla and that's when they saved my family. Useing these wonderful attorneys was the best decision and investment I could have ever made. I gained all parental rights, and my husband who had been raising my daughter since she was a baby was finally able to adopt her and be the dad she deserved to have. I don't know where I would be today if I didn't get their professional help. I will forever be greatful, thank you.

In one of the darkest times of my life, Carla was definitely the light I needed. She was there for me 110% and fought for me and my best interests during the whole divorce process. Most of all, she understood the love I have for my Daughter and the importance of having and keeping a relationship with her as my ex-wife was trying her hardest to hinder it. She was recommended to me from a fellow active duty military member and highly recommend her to you. Thank you again for everything, Carla!

This is an excellent firm with incredibly helpful and caring staff.

Carla is my attorney. Today she made a miracle happen. After fighting my family law case for 4 years with my former attorney, paying 30K and getting nowhere, she was able to settle my case. I was referred to her by another local attorney who did not want to take on my case. Carla made me feel comfortable and confident that she knew and understood all of the minutiae of family law. Carla and all of her staff are exceptionally helpful. They helped me with one of the most difficult parts of my life and I can't thank them enough!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and OUTSTANDING Divorce Attorney

Carla, was my divorce attorney in 2011. She helped me and my two teenage daughters during one of the most stressful times in my life. Carla, was very professional, caring and outstanding! I ended up with almost full custody of my daughters (they volunteered to stay with me full time as well). I retained my Navy retirement, my home and family. I couldnt of asked for a better outcome during my divorce. She, is highly recommended for your needs. I trust Carla Hartley and her team.

Bob Maxwell, with the firm of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano, handled my divorce. If you want an attorney who will give 110% to your case, this is the attorney for you. He is such an honest, compassionate man and could not have done a better job of keeping me informed as to where my case stood all along the way. In fact, everyone I worked with at Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano was very professional and on top of their game. This is an exceptional law firm and I highly recommend them.

From the moment I communicated with this law firm they provided me with the information I needed to keep my family safe. Going through a divorce can be scary and nerve-racking; however, Carla and her associates reassured me every step of the way. The hardest part in this situation is I, just like everyone else, at first expected this process to go quick and smoothly. Yet, through all the curve-balls thrown at us from the other side, this firm stood their ground fighting for me and my children. Protecting us through each step of the way. I greatly appreciate their honesty, generosity, genuine kindness and concern for my situation, on tope of trying to keep the costs at a minimum. Thank you Carla and everyone at Hartley, Maxwell, and Castellano for working as a team for my family.

how many paralegals does it take, to defend a case! she has charged me while she was on medical leave with 7 different people! her staff are poor at best, they are teenagers, just out of college or her children which she favors; they are uneducated. she is so unprofessional, dishonest in their billing and lies to the patrons! she goes on medical leave to give the firm more time and charge you while she is out! this firm is horrible. they lie about billng then come back to you and say you missed emails which leads to charges from the staff. if dressed, look like hookers or mis-dressed their clothes are distressed, did you just get out of bed. they say they do things and then cant find items they did you have to represent the items to them to prove you ablity. this firms is just a super sucker for money, what firm has a door knob/doorbell locked at their firm? its cause their are scared of getting attacked, physically! i personally would slap them all! i would personally complain about the admins who lie to the attorneys, if it was legal reporting the small claims courts as they lie about fees. i have filed a case against them! i would never deal with this lying firm again! I DO NOT WANT TO BE TRASHY BUT THIS GIRL IS A TAKER!