Courtroom lawyers with real world experience taking on the toughest cases.

COMPETENCE,
COMPASSION AND A
COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE

The law is black and white, but the real world is gray. There are at least two sides to every story. Nothing is as simple as it seems. Hartenstein Poor & Foster believes that the remedy to any conflict is understanding. Whether handling a civil lawsuit, a criminal case or a family dispute, our approach is always the same – that is, we listen and learn from the client before we look for a solution. We are legal advocates who tell the story that needs to be told. We are legal counselors who isolate, identify and explain the tough issues. And, we are legal problem-solvers who craft and execute the best possible plan. Our competence comes from decades in the courtroom. But, our compassion comes from our lives outside the courtroom … and, it’s our compassion that makes HPF different.

Hartenstein Poor & Foster believes in trauma-informed advocacy.  We favor a multidisciplinary approach to the practice of law. HPF has a commitment to social justice, and we offer unrivaled experience and expertise in handling cases involving substance use and addiction.

WHAT WE DO

Hartenstein Poor & Foster promises caring, courtesy, confidentiality and professionalism.  Legal problems can destroy businesses, careers and families.  People come to us with their serious problems.  They come to us at their worst moments.  People must have trust and confidence in their lawyers.  We approach each case, no matter how large or small, with the same professional promise.  Every client is unique, and every matter is important.

WHAT MAKES HPF DIFFERENT?

Hartenstein Poor & Foster has more than a century of legal experience. Our focus is the courtroom, and we handle more Sedgwick County cases than anybody else.  However, we also understand how things work outside the courthouse. A lawyer’s worldview is sometimes narrow, naïve and impracticable.   We’re different because our principals have all held senior roles in politics, government and business outside the traditional practice of law.  We look beyond the statute books to solve problems and resolve disputes.  It’s this realistic and diversified experience that makes us stand out from the crowd.  Hartenstein Poor & Foster is a boutique practice that specializes in cases involving substance use and social justice.  Honed in the criminal courts, this expertise finds applicability in civil, employment and family matters.

WE'RE: VALUE-BASED,

To be a good attorney, you must have faith in justice.  You must be idealistic. And, you must believe in people.

Here at HPF, we are dedicated to the values upon which our firm was founded.  We believe in honesty, tolerance and forgiveness.  We believe that people are not defined by their mistakes.  Our clients may be judged and adjudicated in the courtroom, but they won’t be judged by our lawyers.  Hartenstein Poor & Foster protects the client’s rights and serves the client’s needs without reservation.  Our firm is built on belief and our service is built on values.

 

PROBLEM-SOLVERS,

We solve problems.  It’s our mission to help people through their most difficult times.  Hartenstein Poor & Foster believes in second chances. Always, and for everyone.

We are uniquely qualified to help people address problems arising from addiction and substance use, whether it’s a state agency issue, criminal charge, employment dispute or family conflict.  We believe that it’s our job to identify the problem and fix it.  Not only that, but we’re also unflinching advocates for civil rights and social justice.  These are our core specialties, and they come from caring and compassion.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

Hartenstein Poor & Foster strives for a multidisciplinary practice of law.  Certainly, we’re defense-oriented, and we never compromise zealous and rigorous representation.  But, we’ve also lived in the real world, and we understand that mitigation sometimes matters more than defense. 

People sometimes need help and help often requires more than mere motions and arguments.  HPF works collaboratively with professionals in other disciplines.  This is old-fashioned teamwork, and it’s the best way to address serious problems.

 

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Compassionate, professional, and experienced attorneys form the foundation of our firm.

The Right Attorney Makes
All the Difference

The lawyers here at Hartenstein Poor & Foster are able, willing and ready to take on the toughest cases.  We offer the trusted advice that people need when they make their hardest decisions.  HPF is here to help in times of crisis.

Comprehensive Legal
Services You Can Trust

Hartenstein Poor & Foster is primarily a criminal defense firm. However, we have diverse practice areas involving other types of civil, family and administrative proceedings. Building upon the firm’s unique background in substance use and social justice, HPF offers discrete legal representation and advice in the most complicated and complex matters.

Our law firm has the largest criminal defense practice in Sedgwick County. The firm’s range of services are carefully curated to better serves the needs of the clientele. It’s what we do.