Aaron Paul Hartley

Aaron Paul Hartley

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dayton, OH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

209 East Stroop Road, Dayton, OH

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Aaron

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 17 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2008

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Hartley Law Office, LLC

209 East Stroop Road, Dayton, OH, 45429-2825

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Aaron Paul Hartley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

71 Client Reviews

Posted by Dan | August 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

It is IMPOSSIBLE to Find Better Council

I have no way of truly stating or defining the fact that in your darkest moment as a father facing divorce, fear and anger develop. I was in this situation and needed to find a good attorney. Let me re-phrase this.... I needed to find the BEST attorney. And by luck, I did. Mr. Hartley and his team ar...e magicians with a flair of aggression to do the right thing. There has never been a moment where relief felt so outstanding knowing that Mr. Hartley was my sword and shield. My divorce was in the least, contentious. Mr. Hartley navigated these waters with ease and absolutely pummeled anything in his path. I retained almost everything I was fighting for myself and my daughter in what I considered a "vanilla" divorce(house, 401K, rental unit, but most of all, final decision maker for my daughter). Some may say that this sounds easy, but it is not! And I do believe that there is a right way to fight a case where a father is fighting for his child. Mr. Hartley provided EXACTLY that. The wide expanse of knowledge and capability of Mr. Hartley knows no bounds. He definitely pushes beyond any normal human for his clients. The precision and timing of action is everything and to be honest, I do not believe that Mr. Hartley sleeps at all. He was available anytime and the guidance was impeccable. There should be a movie made about this attorney. His preparation and subsequent pouncing in a courtroom is exactly that....out of a movie. The difference is, it IS reality and that diamond you are looking for is located in Kettering, OH. As a father, I reigned in the outcome (which these days does not seem possible). I have final authority on just about everything related to my daughter. The future is hers thanks to Mr. Hartley and his team. And I am telling anyone reading this....If you are in a similar situation, I wouldn't trust ANYONE else. Navigation of the Courts Skill: 10+ Client in mind: 10+ Staffing: 10 Understanding of your needs: 10+ Availability: 10+

Posted by Chuck R | August 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome Lawyer

Mr. Hartley was the best possible choice in a Lawyer I could have made. He was recommended to me by a family member. Mr. Hartley has provided excellent council especially during the toughest of times. His knowledge of divorce law gave hope for a brighter future. He was available during all hours of... the day, always promptly providing me guidance. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommend strongly against using Hartley

Aaron Hartley did damage to my case by advising me to needlessly object to a bunch of discovery requests causing my case to drag on and costing me an extra two years of spousal support as a result. I think he saw me as a wealthy client that he could get a lot of money from and he did until I fired a...nd replaced him. That’s when I learned from multiple other attorneys how bad it impacted my case. He also treats women very inappropriately so most of the female staff left before I saw them a second time. Several were gone within a week.

Posted by Robert | June 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and knowledgeable

I would recommend Mr. Hartley and he's law firm to everyone. He is professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to get to know me and my case for the best outcome. He was easy to work with always making time for me to be able to finalize my divorce as quickly as possible. I don't even what to what ...I would have lost if I didn't have Mr. Hartley on my side.

Posted by Brittani | May 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceeded All Expectations!

I have retained Mr. Hartley for my divorce/custody case. I am happy with what we have achieved so far, when walking in I had an exception of what would be achieved and so far it has gone way higher than i would have dreamed. He has a lot of confidence and knowlege regarding military which is one of t...he reasons I retained him. He is very straight forward in the courtroom which one helps be very direct and get my matters handled ASAP. He is very efficient and honest. There isn't one day I do not know what is going in my case because between him and his associates they have a very good team and are by far the best legal team I have retained at communicating to me to make sure I know every step that is going on, what is being filled, what my ex sends to the courts. I receive copies of every document that goes in or out of the office for my personal records. He has a lot of respect for his clients and wants whats best for them even after the case is finalized. I interviewed at least 7 other lawyers before i interviewed with them. Some had to reschedule consultations, others didn't seem like they knew much about military or what I was wanting, or others just personally didn't seemed they wanted the business. From day one Mr. Hartley showed respect, and shown he wants not only what is best for me but what is best for my children in the long run. I would highly recommend Mr. Hartley to anyone looking for a lawyer!!

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Aaron Paul Hartley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dalma Grandjean

Family lawyer | Jun 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Aaron is a knowledgeable, dedicated attorney who works hard to get the best results for his clients."

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Joseph Bahgat

Family lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Aaron because I've known him for almost ten years, and throughout that time I've taken notice of the dedication, passion, and commitment he puts into everything he does. Above all else, Aaron is a good father, which is a great starting point for any lawyer practicing matrimonial law."

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Derek Jacques

Family lawyer | Nov 01

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"Mr. Torrie is an amazing advocate for those in need. I would not hesitate to send my own clients his way."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

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"A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joy Owenby

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Child custody lawyer | May 14

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"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Jayson Lutzky

Child custody lawyer | Sep 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Carroll

Family lawyer | Sep 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Brown

Family lawyer | Sep 13

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a respected member of the legal community."

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Salim Sheikh

Family lawyer | Sep 13

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"Mr. Hartley has an excellent reputation amongst his peers. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Arnold

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Kepanis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Johnson

Child custody lawyer | Sep 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kent Underwood

Family lawyer | Sep 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jong Lee

Child custody lawyer | May 07

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"Aaron P. Hartley is a driven and dedicated advocate. He is extremely passionate about his client's rights. Very sharp, professional and has an eye for detail that most people lack. He makes things happen. I gladly endorse this attorney."

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Russ Cope

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 26

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"Mr. Hartley's clients are in very competent hands. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Indefinite Suspension issued in OH, 2024

updated on 02/24/2025

Suspended indefinitely means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for an unknown period of time. The attorney will need to re-apply for admission to the Bar if he or she intends to resume practice in the future.

Interim Suspension issued in OH, 2021

updated on 11/04/2021

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2013

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2004

Associate Editor, Indiana Law Journal

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Harley Law Office, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

American Society of Legal Advocates

Member

2013 - Present

Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Dayton Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Greene County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

B.D v. C.D.

Case Dismissed

In Re: C.P.

Father Awarded Legal Custody.

State v. Brown

6 of 8 Counts Dismissed

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Education

2006

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Wright State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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