$ 300-375 per hour
I am not accepting new clients as I am currently retired from the practice of law. I will take on an occasional pro bono case but generally for old pro bono clients. I am the Media Presence Manager at Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano, a family law firm with an outstanding reputation for integrity, knowledge of the law and professionalism. My hope is that anyone needing legal services in the family law arena will contact HARTLEY, MAXWELL & CASTELLANO.
I am a California native, growing up in the Los Angeles area. I come from humble circumstances and am truly blessed to be an attorney. My focus has been to give back to the community.
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Acquired: 2007
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5700 Ralston St., Suite 210, Ventura, CA, 93003
6 Client Reviews
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Posted by Monicavalenzuela | April 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Deborah Jurgensen is the most knowledgeable and capable Lawyer!!
In 2008, as I was trying to get divorced! I was with my previous lawyer.(KjH) Who really was not on my side. A woman came up to me and said “I don’t like how your being treated here, you need to go speak with Deborah Jurgensen”. The next day I met with DebbieJ and she offered to help Pro-Bono fo...
Posted by Shannon A | January 31, 2020 | Child Custody
Amazing attorney
I knew from the get go she was fierce, compassionate and caring about my situation. I had no choice at the time when I hired her, and I was desperate for help by any attorney that knew how to fight an emergency custody order gone wrong. She was fast, filed the petition just in time and she got me my ...
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2018 | Divorce & Separation
Incompetent Lawyer
In my opinion Deborah Jurgensen is an incompetent lawyer. I was under the impression my divorce was finalized and got engaged to get re-married. when I tried to obtain a marriage license I found out she had not filed my paperwork yet and now I have had to change my wedding date.
This was posted by an opposing party who was pro per, and very aggressive. He did not check to see if his judgment was finalized before trying to remarry. Had he called my office, this would have been avoided. There was so much acrimony in this case I am not surprised to find a negative review.
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Incompetence and laziness
She doesn't relieve any stress at all. I don't know who gave her law degree. I'm sitting here in tears because she doesn't want to champion for her clients. I'm doing all the work myself while she sits up and literally do nothing. Every meeting I'm left with more questions and no results.
I do not know who posted this only that I have forged partnerships in the past with clients who cannot afford full legal services. They will prepare documents with my direction and review in order to save expense. Sometimes, we have clients with unrealistic expectations, which means they want their attorney to do more for them than is legally allowed or more than they can afford to fund. I am sorry this person was so unhappy.
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Totally incompetent
She was incompetent in every way, failed to prepare for the case, did not understand the law, submitted the wrong paperwork, was completely lazy and we ultimately had to dismiss our botched case, hire a new lawyer and start over.
This client had a hidden agenda and I was made a party to it by allowing her to hire me. Watch out fellow practitioners.
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Jurgensen is "all in" for her clients and can be very formidable (aka fiesty). She is very flexible and is comfortable among divergent groups of people. She makes others feel comfortable as well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Jurgensen has an abundance of compassion and is particularly drawn to people who may not have legal representation without her help."
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2015
Recognition of Outstanding Service, Ventura College of Law, Student Bar Asociation
2010
President's Pro Bono Service Award, Solo Practioner, 2010, California State Bar
2010
James D. Loebl Volunteer Service Award, Ventura County Bar Association
2014 - Present
Law Librarian/Title IX Coordinator, Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law
2017 - 2017
Professor, Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges Of Law (Ventura Campus)
2015 - 2018
Attorney, Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano
2009 - 2015
Attorney, Law Offices of Deborah E. Jurgensen
2018 - Present
Alumni Council, Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of LawCo-chair
2018 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
The expungement was granted.
2006
Juris Doctor
2005
Certificate
2018
Professional Formation
2018
Going Out on Your Own
2011
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