Celia J. Harned

I don’t even know where to start. All of the reviews saying she is biased and one sided are absolutely true. She chooses a side before starting the cases. She spends all her time trying to prove her point. She investigates the cause of the divorce vs the care of the child. Every time she hung up wi...th one of the people she called to interview they would call me and ask who the nasty woman was that just called them and why was she working so hard to prove my ex was the superior parent. One even asked her who hired her because she is clearly one sided. She also lied about things said in “private conversation “ with my son. She said he told her things he clearly did not and didn’t even know where it came from when asked about it. This woman is nasty and has no business being in the system. I have so much more I could say but won’t. I’m not one to just go around attacking peoples character or pouting when I done get my way. That’s not what I’m doing here. The results of my case worked out due to mutual agreement but I still feel I need to say something to let others know to watch out. This woman will screw you if she decides she doesn’t like you. If you are clearly the better parent, watch out. If you are the victim, watch out. If you have references galore, watch out. If you submit a full report supporting your case, she won’t read it, watch out. If you are conservative, watch out. If you own a gun, watch out. Prepare yourself for a biased and judge mental attack. Why is she even still practicing law? Oh that’s right, because the court “appoints” her as a “professional”. She couldn’t make it on her own otherwise. My heart truly goes out to all the families Celia Harned has destroyed and will continue to destroy. May God be with you all.

Mrs. Harned was appointed to my case by the Denver courts. I had read the reviews and considered the negative ones as anyone would; but everyone should be given a fair chance and a person should never be condemned based on what others say. Unfortunately, in this line of work, one person is going to b...e the "winner" and the other the "loser". I was the " loser". So, as others on here, I could have an axe to grind...or I could be fair and appreciate what she did do. My ex LEGALLY kidnapped my children and the laws prevented me from getting them back. Basically, my children were smuggled out of state without my knowledge or consent, AFTER I had filed for divorce AND she refused service of divorce documents.(all documented and filed with court). My wife and I had zero contact and I spent 2.5 months without any contact with my kids. But Mrs. Harned was a shining star in a dark world. She was the only one who listened to me, and didn't judge me because I'm a black male accused of horrible stuff. Over a 6 month period fighting for my children and 100% of my motions were denied, but my wife was granted almost anything she asked for. I felt helpless because I'm poor. And my demographic makes some folks uncomfortable and subconscious biases dictate decision making. Mrs. Harned got us to finally communicate and I was rightfully put back into my children's lives. She recommended in her plan that I get to talk to them a few times a week, I'm to get weekly updates, and be involved in ALL decision making for them. Plus, very liberal visitation. It couldn't have been a better plan given the situation. Mrs. Harned realized I'd been railroaded and that fathers matter too. Her plan was fair and honest, because it was inclusive. I was/am not a monster and the plan reflected that. All one had to do was follow the evidence and the truth was obvious. My ex is terribly dishonest, conniving, controlling, and very mean. I believe Mrs. Harned saw some of that throughout this process and she helped me when nobody else would. To this day, my ex has faced 0 consequences for her actions and was considered a good person and credible from the judge. Talk about not paying attention and bias. He saw me, but didn't see me. Declaring me indigent on one hand, but takes 82% of my income in final orders is hardly fair thus destroying the helpful plan Mrs. Harned put forth to involve me in my children's lives, but its just another example of a long list of unbelievable rulings. I also have to give her some money for the time she disappeared with my kids and refused to let me see or talk to them for 2.5 months. Can anyone else live on $300 a month in Colorado?? Didn't think so. But that's for a different forum on another day. I'm proud to have had Mrs. Harned on my case! Too often folks will complain about bad service or voice displeasure but we rarely give thanks. Thank you Mrs. Harned for everything you did for me and my children. Thank you for realizing children need dads too, even the really poor ones. And to those who bashed this woman and wrote mean things- shame on you. Maybe things didn't go your way because of the judge, or you weren't entirely truthful or the laws just suck. I was the "loser" too, but i tell it like it is, and she is deserving of 5 stars. She represented what our legal system is supposed to uphold!

Celia is firmly aware of how to work a case. She is known by the professionals in my county and is trustworthy enough for them to recommend her. She treated my case with extreme fairness and listened to all of the facts. She cares about the truth and fairness for all. Working between battling pa...rents and quarreling ex's must be near impossible but she treated me and my ex with great concern FOR OUR CHILDREN! That is an important FACT. You do not want a lawyer who will side with one person or another you want one who will do WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR CHILDREN! I needed her during a family crisis and she stopped what she was doing on a Sunday and drove literally across town to meet with me.