Richard L. Hartley

I talked to Mr. Hartley about two weeks ago about a protection order that I had been severed. It was what I thought was short notice. He took me in for a consult and told me what could happen, some things that I didn't want to hear. But he laid it all out to me and he would represent me if I choos...e to have him. He was right up front on everything nothing hiding. What he would charge if i hired him. and what it would cost if it went to a trial. Well I hired Mr. Hartley the smartest thing I could have done. Well when we went to court he talked to the other party and got the protection order dismissed. I'm very happy for both sides. Mr. Hartley if I ever need someone to represent me again it would you hands down. Great Attorney and I thank you from the bottom of my heart Sir.

As a non-resident of Maine in need of defense, I was unsure who to call for help. After reading many reviews, I chose Mr. Hartley. What I can tell you is that his work is top notch; he is honest, professional, and truly put 100% into my case. He took my calls on his cell phone after hours, and he ...answered and explained any questions I had at anytime. Being from out of state and unfamiliar with the legal system, Mr. Hartley is an asset I could not have been successful without. Billing was exactly what he quoted with no surprises, even after I thought he went above and beyond his quoted level of services. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal services.

I felt that Mr. Hartley was in my corner, and took the time to clearly understand my case. He was available when I asked questions, answered them thoroughly until I understood them, and gladly included my wife to answer all her questions, even long before the case came up in the courtroom. He was spe...cific as to the documents and written work he needed from me, and kept them in an orderly and secure fashion. He also took the time to research out specifics of my case, then delivered on all that he said he was going to do and then some. He was rock steady and level in the courtroom, and I felt well represented. Mr. Hartley worked well and effectively with with the local DA, Deputy DA, and other parties that were influential to my case. He well argued my position in the courtroom, had a strong sense of wanting to see genuine justice given, which rendered a most favorable outcome for me. The second time we appeared in the courtroom, Mr. Hartley clearly argued and understood State precedents germaine to my case. He always let me know both the financial and time realities as they impacted my case at various times. When my wife realized at one point that we were in an extremely time sensitive moment in my case, she was able to contact him easily, and was calmed not only by his words, but with action that greatly benefited me. I never felt taken advantage of financially and felt that he was always fair, forthright, and honest with all his dealings with me. I cannot recommend Mr. Hartley highly enough to you. His is in my estimation not only a very fine person, but is no doubt at the very top of his profession.