Robert Maxwell II has been practicing family law in southern California courts for four decades. An old school attorney, Mr. Maxwell prides himself not only in his excellent and knowledgeable representation of his clients, but on his old school habits of personally communicating with his clients, and ensuring their needs are met practically as well as legally. Often a client is committed to fight for something that is not in his or her best interests; after making sure the client is aware of the pros and cons of his or her position, Mr. Maxwell will relentlessly pursue their desired aims.
Mr. Maxwell's courtroom and negotiating skills have been honed by nearly four decades of service as an officer of the Court. He is invariably quick to perceive strengths and weaknesses in an opponent's case, and he uses that knowledge to forge either a good settlement or favorable trial conditions. Above all, Mr. Maxwell values the individuality of his clients, and often works from morning until late evening in his persistent quest to ensure his clients' legal needs are met. His integrity is beyond reproach.
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Acquired: 1977
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1794 S. Victoria Avenue, Second Floor, Ventura, CA, 93003
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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
It's all about the money. I paid him thousands of dollars to represent me and every time I saw him it was another 4,000 dollars. The divorce went on for 7 years in court. He had no records of my payments which were always paid in cash. I was rendered homeless with 3 children and he and his son got...
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My divorce was very complicated. I had never been through a divorce trial before. This entire process was scary for me, to say the least. Thank God I had Bob Maxwell as my attorney! He very patiently walked me through the entire process, calmed my nerves and took the time to listen to my concer...
Posted by anonymous | February 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
It is difficult to find the right words to express my many thanks to Mr. Maxwell and his wonderful staff. In our first consultation I knew immediately that I had found the right man for the job. I mentally hired him within the first 5 minutes. After speaking with him further I hired him without hesit...
Posted by Kyle | August 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Maxwell represented me in a custody case for my daughter, and thanks in large part to him, my daughter is now living with me full time. He was very thorough, responded to all declarations from the other party in a timely fashion, and did not miss any opportunities to state our case in a clear, co...
Posted by Heather | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Maxwell was abounding in compassion and sensitivity during my custody hearing. His skill and expertise helped reassure me during the challenge of mediation and an evidentiary hearing. I would recommend him to ANYONE looking for wise counsel in their divorce and custody proceedings.
"Bob Maxwell is an outstanding attorney whose knowledge of the law is unparalleled. His commitment to advocacy for his clients is admired in the legal community."
"Robert Maxwell II is just as he describes himself in his profile. Bob has a knack for knowing what needs to be done, and because he is an experienced and respected family law attorney, he also knows how to get it done. I have personally observed Bob taking the time to interact personally with his clients and then design a case strategy to help each client achieve optimal results. Bob is known for his integrity and honesty. For these reasons, I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Maxwell's depth of experience, knowledge of the law, and his high standards of personal integrity make him an outstanding lawyer. I would recommend him without hesitation."
"I have had several cases with Bob and endorse him unreservedly. He has decades of experience in family law and advocates strongly for his clients. He is also professional, fair and tries to resolve cases amicably when possible."
"Bob Maxwell is a dedicated attorney who works very hard to get the best possible result he can for his clients. He has tremendous loyalty to his clients and decades of experience to call upon in his practice of family law. I am very happy to now have him on our team."
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Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
1977
Summer Intern for Justice Clarke, California Supreme Court
2013 - Present
Partner, Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano
1980 - 1982
Professor of Community Property, Ventura College of Law
1977 - 2014
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Robert B. Maxwell, II
2018 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Ventura County Family Law BarMember
1999 - Present
Ventura Missionary ChurchLeader, Men's Accountability Group
1979 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyMember
1977 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - 2018
Business Networking InternationalMember, Oxnard/Ventura Chapter
1990 - 1993
Ventura County Law Library, Board of DirectorsMember
1987 - 1990
Pregnancy Crisis Center of Ventura CountyFounding Board Member
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Bacherlor of Arts
2017
Marriage: How to go the Distance, or "Never, Ever, Ever stop dating your wife."
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