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John Jay Negley Jr
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Biography
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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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
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Negley Law, APC
2020 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Couldn't be happier with the results!
I can't thank John Negley and everyone in his office enough for the wonderful job they did on my case. They were responsive, knowledgeable and made me feel confident throughout the process and I got the results I wanted!
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Posted by Jesica | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Negley law has been a wonderful law firm that has helped me through a very difficult case. I would definitely recommend them
John Negley
Replied last March 26, 2021Thank you for your review Jesica and it was a pleasure to assist you with your legal matter.
Posted by Amy | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Wonderful!
I first came to John Negley's office in a desperate situation and in great need of help. His staff got me an appt the next day and John sat down with my husband and I late in his day and took a great deal of time listening and answering all of my questions. He was extremely knowledgeable and was very...
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Posted by Natalia | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Negley law was the best decision we have ever made
First off, let it be known if we were able to rate more than five stars we absolutely would. Mr. Negley & Negley law were a God send for my husband and I. We were referred by friends of ours who spoke extremely high of their experience with the firm. No detail is forgotten when dealing with them. Eve...
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Posted by Jose | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
True Professional
John is a true professional. Whenever I had any questions about my case he would get back to me in a timely manner and always took the time to explain to me the pros and cons of certain particulars about my case. In the end I was satisfied with the results and would recommend him to friends and famil...
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John Jay Negley Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
"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."
"A quality attorney, committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of his clients."
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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney, Negley Law, APC
2006 - 2007
Staff Attorney, Gregory Pyfrom & Associates
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
IRMO Abarzua SD 038428
Primary custody to father
Education
2005
Southern California Institute of Law - Ventura
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Loma Linda University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Ventura College Domestic Violence Awareness Week
Domestic Violence
Publications
2015
Family Law Blog
Three things to know about California child custody
2015
Family Law Blog
Back to Basics: Four FAQs about California Divorce
2015
Family Law Blog
How child custody affects your tax return
2015
Family Law Blog
Guardianship of a Minor Child in California
2015
Family Law Blog
Will the Judge Order Spousal Support in My Divorce?
2014
Family Law Blog
What is Community Property?
2013
Family Law Blob
Prenuptial Agreement Provisions
2013
Family Law Blog
How are Child Custody Orders Determined in California?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If 50-50 custody and the mom makes the same or more income as I do, do I still have to pay child support when the baby is born?
16 Aug 2021
Q&A
Can I legally leave my house if I have proof of emotional abuse?
05 Apr 2020
Q&A
In Ventura County, CA, how can you prove Domestic Abuse/Verbal & psychological abuse without legal tape recordings?
09 May 2018