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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2026 | Family
Lack of professionalism
I am a military veteran and a devoted parent with significant family caregiving responsibilities. I had an extremely disappointing experience with this firm, primarily due to their approach to communication and conflict resolution. Based on our correspondence, the child’s best interests did not appea...
To be very clear, you WERE NEVER our client. In fact, we represented your ex and therefore, it is no surprise that you are unhappy with our office as we have provided zealous representation to your ex who is very happy indeed. With that being said, we wish you well and thank you for your service to our country.
Posted by Ulysses | May 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional and Highly Experienced !!
I am deeply grateful for John Negley and his team's exceptional legal representation. Facing a challenging case with a new and inexperienced mediator initially leaning against me, John's expertise and strategic approach turned the situation around. John and his team navigated complexities with com...
Posted by Desiree | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Exceeded my expectations
I highly recommend Negley Law for any family law case. John Negley, my attorney, impressed me from the beginning with his professionalism, straight-forwardness and honesty by not promising me the moon. My case had a long history and a lot of moving parts but John and his team are experts in the law ...
Thank you Desiree for taking the time to leave us this five-star review! Wishing you all the best.
Posted by Ashley | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly Recommend
Words cannot truly express my appreciation for the team at Negley Law. I was faced with a difficult and overwhelming family law matter and did not even know where to begin. Mr. John Negley confidently laid out a clear strategy for my case. He is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, but what real...
We too are very pleased with the outcome of your case and it was a privilege to work with you. Thank you for entrusting us with your legal matter.
Posted by Irene | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
You won’t be disappointed!
John Negley is one bad ass Lawyer,amazing at what he does!He has helped me in the past when my children were little.He brought hope and justice!At the time he worked for a different law firm.I am extremely proud to know now that he has his own law firm.I referred my sister to him..I am for ever great...
Thank you for the very kind review Irene! I am glad we were able to provide you and your sister with "Zealous Representation."
"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
2015
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English
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