There aren't enough words or praise for Carla Hartley and staff. She has been my attorney on & off for the past 6 years. I trust her & her staff enough for me to fly from SC to California and trust her to handle all my affairs even when I'm not able to fly out to CA. She has always been straight forw...ard and professional as well as honest and caring. I honestly can say she is my pillar of strength. And highly recommend her for any of your family-attorney buisness .

Before hiring Ms. Hartley to assist me in a divorce case, I interviewed three other attorneys in the Ventura County area. From the moment I placed the initial call to her office, I felt like I had come to the right place. I spoke with a gentleman named Mike who was very encouraging and thorough and... I knew immediately that I was on the right track. I was able to get an appointment with Ms. Hartley fairly quickly, which was important to me considering my whole life was crumbling before my eyes. Her office was very warm and welcoming. At our initial consultation she was attentive and supportive but also set realistic expectations for my case. Her office staff was kind and compassionate especially Charis, who was her paralegal at the time, and Donna, who provided prayer support, if desired. Once I hired her, she wasted no time in getting things moving, which gave me an overwhelming feeling of security knowing that I had proper representation. She was easily accessible and always responsive to my concerns. She allowed me to make decisions in my case based on my comfort level, and even though she advised against some of them, she respected and facilitated my wishes. Working with her was very empowering for me. She is a woman of true integrity and honesty and, even though she is tough, she is also empathetic and truly cares about her clients. She has a remarkable knowledge of family law and her insight and guidance was indispensable. She is passionate about what she does and her instincts and tactics are brilliant. She does not tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear within the context of the law. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a highly experienced, compassionate attorney who is always open to settlement but willing to fight for your rights.

I am very pleased with the way Mrs. Hartley's office handled my case. Mrs. Hartley was the 2nd attorney to take my case because I hired the wrong attorney the first go around. She had to essentially start my divorce from ground zero as my first attorney was paid up front and did virtually nothing wi...th my case for near a year. I immediately had a sense of hope and trust from the very moment Mrs. Hartley discussed my case with me and handled contacting the other attorney, letting him know that she was taking care of me from that moment forward. I love that I was kept informed every step of the way via e-mail. I new when things were filed and was able to feel as though my future, and that of my children, mattered! Before this I was completely in the dark and no idea where I stood in the whole process. Mrs. Hartley kept me in the loop completely! She cared about me, prayed over my case with the staff (I love this!) She provide me with a copy of The One Year Bible. That special gesture is one I shall never forget. That bible continues to give me strength and hope even now that my divorce is final. You will not regret having her as your attorney!!! It was the smartest decision I've ever made! Contact her today! Get your life back, I did!!!

After losing a custody case in which my previous attorney had failed to protect my interests or my children's interests, I sought new representation. Carla Hartley was a God-send. She immediately recognized that parental alienation was a factor in my situation. She guided me through a lengthy and ...complicated court battle with an aggressive ex that involved multiple court visits. She ensured that my children were seen by professional counselors (all of whom immediately recognized the situation as moderate-to-severe alienation), and she ultimately championed not only getting custody back for me, but defending my custodial and financial rights when my ex continued to pursue multiple actions against me. She is knowledgeable, tenacious, and efficient. She works with clients' financial situations to ensure they receive quality representation without unnecessary costs, understanding the significant financial burden that comes with divorce and/or custody cases. And finally, she is compassionate. She understands the emotional pain involved in divorce and/or custody cases, and offers kind words and prayers along the way, making each difficult step a little easier. My recommendation to those seeking representation: make Carla Hartley your first choice. The costs (emotional, financial, and psychological) are too high to make a mistake when it comes to selecting your attorney. Had I hired Carla Hartley first, I'm certain that it could have saved me years of heartache and may have kept my children from years upon years of therapy.