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

Showing 6 - 10 of 39 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Doug | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best lawyer ever!

Mr. Hartley represented me through my legal separation and divorce. Never have I even heard of an attorney so knowledge and quick. He knows the law. He always made the time to answer questions, phone calls & emails very promptly. I can't imagine having better representation. I'd recommend him and his... staff to anyone who demands only the best.

Posted by Jeremy | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best divorce lawyer in Dayton

He got me the most important thing I wanted in my divorce which was my kiddos. He's a awesom lawyer.

Posted by Candace | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Responsive, Professional

I hired Mr Hartley for my divorce, which would involve custody of my children. Mr Hartley has been very responsive and on top of things! He always responds and forwards any information he receives to me very quickly. You can tell he is very passionate about his job! My main concern in my divorce was ...my children and after just a couple visits with Mr Hartley I could tell he understood where I was coming from in the way he talks about his own children. I would highly recommend Mr Hartley to anyone who finds themselves in this situation!

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Lawyer

I am terrible with writing reviews so here are the list of my observations when working with him. This man is a shark. I am glad he represents me instead of the opposing party. He is aggressive, commanding, blunt, but also diplomatic as well. If you are up against him, I wish you all the luck you ...need. I am terrified of the hypothetical thought of what would happen if my ex hired him. I had another lawyer prior and he was not at all confident that it would be in my favor. Thanks to Mr. Hartley’s help, the case turns out to be in my favor. He listens to your concern but will answer honestly and bluntly. Sugarcoating is not in this man’s nature, just the truth. Do not conflate his forwardness as a sign of disrespect; he is looking out for you, and wants what is best for you. He is very engaging. To make the most out of it, you should be as engaged as he is as well. He knew exactly what needs to be done so follow his instructions and the productivity will skyrocket. He does not want to waste his time or your time. You get to see him in action from preparing documents, consulting you, strategizing, contacting the opposing party, keeping you in the loop. It is concise, efficient, and effective. I would definitely recommend him to handle your dissolution/divorce case.

Posted by James | January 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent, blunt and professional

I would definitely recommend Mr Hartley as a divorce lawyer. Initially Mr. Hartley was hesitant in taking my case due to its particular complexity and his availability (Christmas time). He was honest telling me that he may not be able to do anything given the particular issues of my case and voiced h...is concerns to me. However, after he pondered my situation, he accepted my case. This reveals to me his good character and his belief that I should not be shut out of my sons life due to past mistakes (a belief that people can be redeemed) and willing to take upon a challenge. He is a blunt individual and will tell it as he sees it. He does not dance around sensitive topics, but addresses them as needed. I prefer this method because it helped me to keep my expectations grounded, even if the truth or facts do hurt at times. He did not fluff or promise anything that he could not knowingly deliver. He is a smart and experienced man that is able to look at the paperwork involved and find good defenses and help explain what the opposing counsel may be up to. Unfortunately, due to my ex already having a consultation with Mr. Hartley months before, I was unable to keep him retained as the ethical conflict was not waived by my ex. There was nothing I could do about this mistake, but Mr. Hartley remedied the situation as I had requested and provided a referral to another lawyer who would take my case. I was sad to not be able to keep him as my lawyer, but happy with the outcome given the situation. Mr. Hartley seems to be aggressive and quite passionate about his clients making sure that they get the best representation, even in difficult cases.

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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

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"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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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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Child custody lawyer | Sep 21

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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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Child custody lawyer | Sep 12

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Kent Underwood

Family lawyer | Sep 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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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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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

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