Over 40 Years of Combined Legal Experience
Experience That
Makes a Difference.
Certified Family Law Specialists
We are the #1 best reviewed family law firm in the county by Google & Avvo, the firm your family deserves.
Channy Russell
Attorney
Bio
Channy is an accomplished family law litigator based in Ventura, with extensive experience practicing in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. She earned her law degree cum laude from Boston University School of Law, where she was the recipient of a prestigious Fullbright fellowship and participated in a dual degree program in at the Boston University Graduate School of Global Studies in International Relations focusing on Conflict Resolution, after graduating from Washington & Lee University in Virginia. Channy has been practicing family law in California since 2020, during which time she has successfully represented hundreds of clients in complex family law matters, consistently achieving favorable outcomes in cases involving issues including the division of multifaceted marital estates with businesses, mixed assets, and complex separate property claims, as well as contested cases involving claims of financial exploitation, breach of fiduciary duties, domestic violence, child abuse, parental alienation, jurisdictional disputes, prenuptial agreements, Marvin claims for unwed cohabitating partners, and other issues. Channy is a fierce and deeply committed advocate for her clients. She excels at turning the tide in seemingly hopeless situations, meticulously untangling complicated financial webs, and powerfully defending individuals who have been wrongly accused of domestic violence, a skill enhanced by her previous experience as a criminal defense attorney. Channy speaks Spanish and is a respected member of the California Bar Association, California Women Lawyers, the Santa Barbara Bar Association, and Santa Barbara Women’s Lawyers Association. She currently resides in Santa Barbara with her young daughter, who is the light of her life. Channy's mission is clear: to empower as many people as possible to exit toxic relationships, secure the well-being of their children, emerge financially intact, and confidently embrace their next chapters in life.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
WHY HIRE OUR FIRM
Nearly Four Decades of Advocating for Our Clients
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John Negley is a Certified Family Law Specialist
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Prompt & Professional Legal Advice & Service
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A Personalized Approach for Every Client
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#1 Best Reviewed Family Law Firm in the County by Google & Avvo
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Over 40 Years of Combined Experience
The Negley Law Team
Certified Family Law Specialists*
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John Negley, CFLS* Principal Attorney -
Chyanna N. Garee, Esq. Attorney -
Marlyssa Langberg, Esq. Attorney -
Hanna Malco Associate Attorney -
Channy Russell Attorney -
Araceli Gardner Paralegal -
Jen Bruno Office Manager -
Matthew Negley Office Administrator/Paralegal -
Stephany Espinoza Paralegal -
Misty Perez Paralegal
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Client Testimonials
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Staff is very friendly and respectful. Respond time is very quick. They hold a high standard.- A.S.
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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 really stood out to me was his- A.
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Thank you for enforcing the court's order. You are the best.- C.S.
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John, I just wanted to say thank you for defending their request for attorney fees. Things went great and you're an awesome lawyer.- C.Y.