I've worked with several attorneys in the past who made me feel like just another case or a dollar sign--until I met Channy. Channy brings both compassion and intensity to her work. From the very beginning, it was clear that she genuinely cared about me and, most importantly, my granddaughter's safety. That level of personal investment meant more to me than I can express. At the same time, she is a formidable advocate. What I needed was someone who could be both compassionate and fiercely protective--and Channy delivered exactly that. She is incredibly hardworking, sharp, and strategic, with an ability to think creatively and act decisively under pressure. With her help, I was granted custody in just one week and two days--something previous attorneys were unable to accomplish in over a month. Her tenacity, intelligence, and relentless work ethic made all the difference in getting my granddaughter to safety. Beyond Channy, the entire team at Negley Law was outstanding. I never felt like I was facing this alone. John, Misty, Jenn, and Sophia each played a role in supporting me through an incredibly difficult time. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care created a sense of security and trust that I deeply needed. There truly are no words to fully express my gratitude to this firm. Their work had a profound impact on my family--they helped protect a young life, and there is nothing more important than that. Thank you Negley Law. I consider you our protective family and guardian angels . read more

Men beware! This family law is what it means 'Family' but the only problem is it's not your family they help It's their 'Family' they help. All intertwined with each other. Too bad we didn't know that before we paid $50,000! Yes that's right $50,000 and John and 'Family' member Chyanna who had never and I mean never had worked on a family law case in her life, so it seemed. This was a serious case of parent custody and visitation. Eventually John stepped in because we personally had complained. And while my son (father) and myself (grandmother) sat in his office I started crying, oh John didn't like that at all and he got a bit scary and I felt as if he was going to throw me out, but I feel he thought better of it because he had to get the money. They are a money hungry family law firm, and I wouldn't recommend them at all! I really give them a zero. Also my son only got one extra day to see his son for $50,000! I need to mention that we were charged an additional $20,000 for court prep. Then, during an hour long meeting, I mentioned previously, John talked us out of it. Yet still charged us the full amount. My son's side of the story was never told, nor defended. All of this after he had previously been awarded full custody and this was mother's second attempt at unfairly 'Right A Wrong.' We never should have hired them. read more

Updated Review: We originally left a positive review, but after everything we've experienced, I felt it deserved an update. Attorney Chyanna was nothing short of extraordinary. What began as a stressful family law matter that could've easily turned into tens of thousands in legal fees and months of sleepless nights was handled with remarkable efficiency and care. Chyanna managed our case in a cost-effective and strategic way, all while helping calm my racing thoughts about everything that could go wrong. Sometimes, peace of mind is just as valuable as a legal win -- and she provided both. She took the time to explain complex issues in ways that made sense, which meant the world to us. Chyanna and her entire team were supportive, responsive, and genuinely compassionate. And don't be fooled by her calm, easy-going demeanor -- underneath is a tigress who fights fiercely for her clients. The sense of security and advocacy she provides is truly priceless. read more

I was thinking today about what I'm thankful for from this year. I can't believe I haven't posted a review yet. Time flies post trial and you want to think about anything else but that. I am very pleased to have worked with John. He was impressive in court and always in control. Everything was very well prepared and done right. Jen and everyone at the office did a very nice job communicating and putting everything together as well. I don't expect to see John again, but if it's necessary he will be my first call. read more

Chyanna understood the assignment!! Chyanna was able to accomplish more and finalize my parentage/custody case in the short time she had my case than two prior attorneys I had who did nothing on the case. Chyanna is top notch! She's a great communicator, an efficient and effective attorney, and gets the job done!! I highly recommended Chyanna and Negley Law. You will not be disappointed. Excellent representation! read more

Chyanna epitomizes professionalism in every aspect of her job. She is extremely personable, and is extremely patient, taking time to explain things to me while I was going through the worst event of my life. She knows family law inside and out. Her know-how really made a tremendous difference in court. I'm so thankful for her advice and the support from everyone at Negley Law Office. Chyanna knows family law inside and out. Her know-how really made a difference in court. I'm so thankful for her advice and the support from everyone at Negley Law Office!! read more

John Negley is a top tier attorney. He and his team have done a few different cases for me over time, and his office never slacked even so much as slightly. John is the person to go to if you need strong legal representation and a dedicated effective team. My child support case was won quickly and I was awarded what I asked for. John has great legal strategies aimed at winning the case & I have nothing but good things to say about the multiple times he has represented me. read more

I used John years ago for my custody case, his team went above and beyond and still to this day I can give them a call and John will answer all my questions and give me information and advise about my order. I highly recommend them. read more

Newley Law is amazing, they helped with all our needs. They truly went above, and beyond for our family. read more

Chyanna Thrush at Negley Law was truly a godsend. I didn't start off with the best experience and when she took on my case everything changed. I felt confident I was in expert hands. She is an excellent communicator, which I really needed since this was all new to me. She responded to me right away, every time. She explained things very thoroughly, and fought hard on my behalf throughout my divorce. What really stood out to me though is her compassion. She humanized the whole process and I felt she genuinely cared. It meant so much going through what was already a very difficult time. read more

I have been in and out of custody battles with my ex spanning 12 yrs and have had my fair share of attorneys, which I now call egomaniacs and crooks costing me well over $200k. I was referred to John many years ago but was already in a case with another (shady) attorney known for exorbitant fees. I was later reminded of John when his kids and my daughter were at the same school. Talk about refreshing! This man is not only one of the kindest, most knowledgeable of attorneys I've worked with, he is extremely ethical, and makes himself very available. John helped me out and turned things around in my last case, where no one else could. I now have full custody, both physical and legal. I can't say enough. I'm more than happy to be contacted if you would like to confirm this testimonial. Celie Freeny 805-443-1636 read more

Everyone in this office goes above and beyond to help you through your legal matters. I highly recommend John Negley and Jeff Aisen!

Any time you need the services of a lawyer is a stresful time. Add in a pandemic and the stress levels jump off the charts. I was SO fortunate to find Negley Law for my post-divorce issue. FIrst, Jennifer Bruno in the front office is personable and calming. She kept me aware of everything happening in real time - what a comfort! Michael Rutkowski was sharp, knowledgeable and always available. Getting a prompt answer for any and all questions was reassuring. Michael also asked delicate questions with kindness and sensitivity. The team at Negley Law made a difficult process run smoothly. Best of all, my issue was resolved in a few weeks, not months. read more

I hear good things about them from others...but they never call back. I guess they have enough clients. Why not just say that instead of giving us the runaround? Update: they read my review, told me they were sorry, but they didn't know who I was. Ouch. read more

I couldn't be happier with the support and guidance that I have received from Negley Law as I move through the divorce process. John and the entire staff go above and beyond in their professionalism and caring. I highly recommend Negley Law for any family law needs you may have. read more

John Negley is one bad ass Lawyer,amazing at what he doesHe 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 full that he brought justice for my sister and her young children.Now she has custody,the father of her children had ran off with them.You helped my sister find light when she had no hope.If there were more than 5 stars you would be way at the top.God bless you John!I highly recommend John Negley!You will not be disappointed! read more

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. Even the office itself is impeccable looking, very clean and well kept. Our dealings with Mr. Negley, Mr. Rutkowski and Mr. Aisen during our case were always extremely professional, they were always very courteous and thorough. Never once did we feel rushed or like we were an inconvenience. Our previous attorney made us feel that way and trust us, it's not a great feeling when so much is on the line for you personally. John Negley is a superb attorney. He handled our case so efficiently it made the entire process so much easier, knowing you are in such knowledgeable hands is beyond comforting. He always made sure we knew exactly what was happening every step of the way and was always very honest with us when we asked questions. Mr. Negley made us feel very confident in his ability to deliver the outcome we most wished for and that's exactly what he did. We won our case and Everything we asked for we got. If you want the best of the best, You are 100% in the right hands with Negley law. When it's time to lawyer up do yourself a favor and call them read more

About 5 years ago I hired Negley Law to take over a case which had been lingering for 7 years of non-stop harassment and legal actions. I had invested close to twenty thousand dollars in my legal case at that point and had still received no relief, no good outcomes. That changed almost immediately when John Negley took over. He quickly put an end to the constant court filings, got my child support reduced to the level it should've been all along and successfully defended me against my ex-wife's lies about payments. When my ex came back this year again he was able to reach a settlement number with them that I could live with and be done with it all forever. He is an amazing lawyer, person and has the skills and desire to work out something fair and put it to bed once and for all. I highly recommend Negley Law for any of your family law needs! read more

Going to court is never easy. Going to court for a child custody case is difficult for all parties involved. Fortunately, I selected John Negley to be my attorney and that was the best decision I could have made. I have had sole legal and physical custody of my daughter since she's been 3 months old. She is now nearly 8 years old and several times I have been taken back to court by her mother for modification to the order. Each time John has been extremely prepared and each time no change to the order has taken place. Many have commented in their reviews of how prepared John is, how he listens to his clients concerns and especially how he performs in the courtroom. All of this is true, I have personally witnessed this firsthand and most recently 2 weeks ago at my daughter's trial were at the end the judge was to give his decision as to the parenting plan. We selected to bring in the mediator to testify as a witness. Just a few months ago he had given a recommendation to change my original orders in favor of the mother. I knew going in that this would be a difficult hurdle to overcome but I also knew that we had put together a strong case full of factual evidence in my favor and at the end of the trial the judge did not go with the mediator's recommendation and my original orders were upheld. I again wish to thank John and his entire staff at Negley Law for a job well done. I highly recommend John and his team if you need a competent, experienced and honest Family Law Attorney. Robert Rey Garcia Jr. read more

Faced with some pretty high stakes concerning legal custody I was in search for a good lawyer that could represent me during a evidentiary hearing. I searched as far as Los Angeles in order to find representation to defend my position. After asking friends,family and associates for a referral I ran into a friend that is familiar with the local court system. She gave me a couple names but really spoke highly of John Negley. After reading all the reviews on yelp and meeting with him I decided to go with John. I was up against the wall and prior to retaining John things were not going my way so we had an uphill battle to fight. Without going into a lot of details all I will say is that the mediators recommendation was not in favor of me. If you are familiar with the family court system the judge will take the mediators recommendation almost always. Knowing this John decided to take on our case. John was very truthful and let me know that to overturn a mediators recommendation is a tough task but after explaining all the facts he said I had a case and he would do his best to bring to light all the facts for the judge to see. After meeting with John several times and giving him all the information he was able to put together a really strong case for us. When the day came for the hearing I was blown away by John's preparation and his performance inside of the court room. The way he cross examined, presented facts and was able to control the room was impressive. Our opposition brought this particular motion so naturally we would been on the defense but the way John presented our case he had opposing counsel on their heels and it appeared that they were the ones on the defensive not us. John was able to present my case in a way in which the judge was able to see the truth. In the end the Judge did not go with the mediators recommendation and I was able to maintain legal custody of my son. I highly recommend John and his firm, John took the time to understand the complexity of my situation and did an outstanding job through and through. read more

I had Michael J. Rutkowski handle a family matter I had put off for some time do to fear of legal cost and procedure. All I have to say is Negley Law is a great firm, they were able to put all my concerns to rest. read more

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 and fight hard for you. The firm works together and they all lend their expertise to assist your case. Despite being overwhelmed and afraid, I was always treated with the utmost respect and compassion. If you are looking for a Family Law attorney who is no-nonsense, ethical, competent and will give you their all, then Negley Law is the firm for you. read more

It's been 10 years since we work with John Negley off and on. John is a very professional and practical attorney. He helped us see both sides and resolve conflicts for the benefit of our child. Too often, attorneys are too busy to try to maximize billing from clients, John is not. For this we are grateful. read more

I have used John Negley for my legal matters for the past 3 years. I find him to be courteous, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He makes himself available when necessary and is always ready to explain matters in detail. The last time I used his services he was able to resolve the issue by the following day. I would highly recommend his services. John Estrada read more

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 upfront and honest about the process and what we were facing. He gave us a 5% chance of winning what we were asking and I felt so confident in him that I hired him on the spot. It was such a relief to be able to trust that John was in my corner. He knew his way around the courtroom with ease and was very familiar with the judge and the entire family law process. He was incredibly well spoken in front of the judge and with the other party and was quick to answer and quick on his feet in those stressful circumstances. I was always very impressed with how he handled himself and what he accomplished for me. In the end, the most important detail of the case and why I started it to begin with was won. I referred a friend of mine to his office as well, and she is very happy. If you want a competent guy who knows his stuff and is the best in front of the judge- John is your guy. read more

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 given John's name by an associate. The moment I walked into his office, I knew he would represent me. John set me at ease, he explained the process, he briefed me on family law, he advised me of possible outcomes, and was honest and clear in his assessment of my situation. It's obvious that John has a passion for what he does, and it shows in his thorough understanding of family law, his attention to detail, and his compassionate and considerate demeanor. In the end, I know I got the best possible outcome and I am beyond satisfied with the result. John's representation made all the difference. Thank you, I cannot say it enough times. read more

If you need a respectful, quick acting, affordable and very capable Law firm to handle your divorce in Ventura County, then this is the firm you should retain!! My story is pretty complicated so i will just explain the short version!. I have a current divorce based in Ventura and had just recently moved to NV. I wasn't able to make my hearing due to medical reasons. I called at least 10 different law firms and was told " In order to show up and ask for a continuance" I needed to retain the law firm and come up with thousands of dollars to even get started with them.. "what?? just to have someone show up and continue my case??? I finally came across Negley in my search and called expecting the same response as all the firms i had called that day, instead they listened to my situation and immediately allowed me to work with them and have them show up on my behalf and continue my case.. I not only saved money, but after showing up on my behalf were able to continue my case and start a dialog with my ex's side and almost come to a resolution to my whole case before court even started!!! I only wish i had used them from the beginning! i would have saved time, money, and a lot of drama!!!!! Thanks Nagley Law firm!!! RS read more

Absolute Incompetence. Buyer beware. Unfortunately, a review such as this is oft the only recourse consumers have. The level of sheer incompetence encountered w/ Mr. Negley and his firm is difficult to encapsulate in a limited review. The firm was slow to supply documents, often incomplete at that. Mr. Negley himself was late to our court hearing, even further he had forgot to bring all the required paperwork. Minutes in to our side-bar counseling about our case he left us to deal, apparently, with more pressing cases. He did this repeatedly throughout the day. His absolute lack of professionalism almost left me speechless. He was haphazard in his questioning of the opposition - reminiscent of someone who learned law from a reality TV show. The only outcome he succeeded in was annoying the judge, us, and earning us the absolute worst outcome we could have expected. He failed to listen to anything we tried educating him on about our case. His ego and incompetence prevented anything of value being extracted by procurement of his services and firm. And to add insult to injury, we had to pay him for it. EVERY SINGLE line item charged to us, whether it be a photo copy made or otherwise was charged at the absolute highest rate. You, the consumer of such services, have been warned. At one point, we literally thought Mr. Negley was in cahoots with the opposing party - that is how detrimental his services were. We can't change the past, but we can learn from our grievous mistakes. And our mistake was the Negley law firm. read more

Just wanted to say thank you to John Negley. I needed help regarding a child move away issue. These are very complicated and stressful cases. Negley was very knowledgable in this area and made me feel very confident in his abilities. Not only did he go beyond my expectations, he showed me that I could do the case myself with some guidance from him. He was very honest and straight forward with me regarding the entire process. It is very rare to actually have a person help you when you are in need and not just because they can make a dollar off of you. Because this was a unique case he did not charge me his retainer fee, which I greatly appreciated instead he gave me invaluable advise. Because of Negley I feel much better better about my future with my children and he has made our lives much less stressful during a very stressful time. I definitely would recommend John Negley to anyone seeking divorce or child custody / move away legal advice and or assistance. Negley is very thorough and very professional. Thank you again Joh Negley!! read more