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Mr. Negley is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) by the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. We practice exclusively Family Law and related mattters and exclusively in Ventura County since 2007. Our office has a team of lawyers with over 30 years of experience in complex lititation and mediation. We pride ourselves in providing the personal service and accesability of a small firm with the "zealous representation" that you would expect from a much larger firm. We realize that in family law, things can become emergencies and very quickly. That is why someone answers our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Our staff works very hard to keep our clients happy and to be available to them in a timely fashion. Our office is conveniently located just off the 10 freeway and mintures from the Ventura County Superior Court on Victoria Avenue in Ventura. John Negley has a county wide reputation as a zealous advocate for his clients and a fierce litigator while working diligently to settle cases when it is best for his clients. Mr. Negley is a long-term resident of Ventura County where he has raised his five boys with his wife of 28 years and resides in Camarillo. When not working, John enjoys CrossFit, soccer, cycling and keeping up with his five boys. // We offer a free 30 minute consultation on all family law related matters.
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2020 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
47 Client Reviews
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Posted by Lance | October 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Very pleased and appreciative!
Upon presenting our custody concerns - Mr Negley suggested a series of excellent options. After choosing the direction best suited for our situation, he aggressively pursued our interests and within a very short period of time brought a favorable solution. Pleased and thankful!
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
No results attained!
Hired Mr. Negley a year ago for my divorce. It felt like he was pre-occupied, or maybe just not that into his work. As a result, I was given wrong advice that costed me a lot of money and time with my children. When a lawyer asks that you trust in his ability, you just do it without asking any questi...
I'm sorry that you were unhappy with the services you received from our firm. Without further details, I cannot respond with specifics as you have left the review anonymously, which makes me suspicious that this is not a legitimate review. Furthermore, I am bound by the Attorney-Client Privilege which would preclude me from discussing the details of your case in this public forum. That notwithstanding, if our client's ever have an issue or are unhappy in any way, my staff is instructed to set the client for an office (or phone) conference in order to discuss the matter and work out a amicable resolution. This would also have been discussed when you retained our firm. Here at Negley Law, APC, we work very hard to keep our clients happy and I am certain we would have done the same in your case. If you had an issue with how your case was handled, you should have contacted me directly rather than trying to damage my reputation with this online review. Despite the approach you have chosen to take, I wish you the best.
Posted by Michelle | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
John Negley, the ONLY Family Law attorney I refer to ALL my friends & family.
Going through a divorce was the last thing I ever thought I would have to deal with until about 5 years ago. When I met with John for my initial consultation I was a mess. I was emotionally drained and completely lost with what steps I needed to take. John sat and listened to all my concerns. He ...
Posted by Kendra | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best Decision Made
My daughter was served with child custody papers out-of-the-blue and we needed help, fast. After extensive research and interviews with various law offices, we chose John Negley, Jr. Turned out to be the best thing we could have done. From day one, John and his staff were an invaluable resource and a...
Posted by Christopher Connolly | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Thank you John!
There’s no better lawyer to represent you than John Negley. Like most people, I approached my particular case in family law with a lot of anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty. After listening to family members’ and friends’ bad advice and their poor and contradictory understanding of the law, I was ...
"I recently started as an associate attorney with John's firm, Negley Law, APC. John has a high level of integrity, is extremely knowledgeable in the area of family law, and demonstrates a sincere commitment to clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him on different projects and have seen his work. He provides quality work at a good value for the fees he charges."
"I have been opposing counsel on a number of cases with John. He is a true professional and a great family law attorney. He strongly advocates for his clients while also managing the case appropriately. I would recommend John to anyone looking for help with a family law matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Negley was a pleasure to work with during a very difficult matter. He is a highly skilled family law attorney, particularly resourceful and effective in extremely difficult situations."
"Mr. Negley is an excellent attorney who is appropriately viewed as a top family law attorney in the Ventura County area. I highly endorse his skills as a litigator in this realm."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Negley is professional, prepared, and has a knowledge of the law which he uses to get good results for his clients whether in settlement talks or in litigation proceedings."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Negley was a very congenial attorney to work with on a spousal support matter. I appreciate his candor and I would recommend him to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is an Honest Attorney with a strong sense of FAMILY. He is an honorable man who will thoroughly think through potential pitfalls & he comes up with creative solutions that are best for the children. I always look forward to cases when he is opposing counsel because I know that we will jointly come to a resolution that is in the best interests of the children in the case without racking up obnoxious fees for our clients. We get the clients through the legal system without trying to create problems for you like some attorneys do."
"John is a wonderful attorney. He is passionate about his work and compassionate for his clients. He is a true advocate and works hard on each and every case to protect the rights of fhis clients. I highly recommend his firm."
"John is a very well regarded family law practitioner in the area. He is diligent, caring and, above all else, very knowledgeable in family law. I endorse John strongly."
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2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale Hubbell
2017
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2016
Best Lawyer, American Lawyer Media
2015
Best Lawyer, American Lawyer Media
2014
Admitee - Ventura Chapter, ProVisors
2013
Best Lawyer, American Lawyer Media
2005
Valedictorian of 2005, Southern California Institute of Law
2005
Top Score Family Law, SCIL
2007 - Present
Attorney, Negley Law, APC
2006 - 2007
Staff Attorney, Gregory Pyfrom & Associates
2007 - Present
Ventura County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2010
Ventura County BarristersMember
2006 - 2008
Jerome H. Berenson American Inn of CourtMember
Primary custody to father
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
Domestic Violence
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