HERE’S THE THING.
People don’t come to us when things are going well. They come in because something’s gone wrong. A job’s at risk. A family is breaking. A mistake has turned into something bigger.
At Hartenstein Poor & Foster, we show up with steady hands and straight answers. We don’t offer quick fixes or empty promises – just real advocacy from people who give a damn.
Every case matters here. Every person matters. And when someone trusts us to work with them, we fight like it’s our own future on the line – because that’s what it takes.
SO WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Most firms talk about experience. We’ve got it – over a century’s worth, in fact. But what really matters is how we use it.
We’ve handled more cases in Sedgwick County than literally anyone else, but we also know that real life doesn’t begin and end at the courthouse doors. Our team has worked in politics, government, business – and we’ve fought our own battles with addiction, employment issues and even the law itself.
We’ve seen how systems really work, and we know how to navigate them when they don’t. That real-world experience shapes everything we do.
We don’t rely on theory – we rely on our own system, and it works. That’s what makes us different.
WE’RE VALUE-BASED
To be a good attorney, you have to believe in more than just the law – you have to believe in people.
At Hartenstein Poor & Foster, we don’t define anyone by their worst day. Our clients may be judged in the courtroom, but never in our office.
What matters to us isn’t ego – it’s the person in front of us. We won’t sugar-coat the truth, and we won’t back down. We stand in your corner, come hell or high water. With a steady hand, with honesty and without judgement. Always.
PROBLEM SOLVERS,
At HPF, we don’t just take cases — we take on problems. That’s the work. That’s the mission.
When life breaks down, we step in. We’ve been in the room when things fall apart, and we don’t flinch. We get the full story — even the parts no one wants to talk about, the parts where we alone are not enough — and we figure out how to make it right.
We believe in second chances. In getting people what they need to take them. That’s not branding. That’s just us.
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
We know that solving problems doesn’t always start with a motion. It doesn’t always end in a courtroom, either.
We fight hard when we need to. That never changes. But some situations call for more than defense. Sometimes the best move is mitigation. Sometimes it’s connection.
That’s why we work alongside professionals in other fields — people who know how to deal with the parts of a crisis that the law alone can’t touch. We don’t call it innovation. We call it teamwork. And it works.
HERE’S THE THING.
People don’t come to us when things are going well. They come in because something’s gone wrong. A job’s at risk. A family is breaking. A mistake has turned into something bigger.
At Hartenstein Poor & Foster, we show up with steady hands and straight answers. We don’t offer quick fixes or empty promises – just real advocacy from people who give a damn.
Every case matters here. Every person matters. And when someone trusts us with their worst day, we fight like it’s our own future on the line – because that’s what it takes.
SO, WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Most firms talk about experience. We’ve got it – over a century’s worth, in fact. But what really matters is how we use it.
We handle more drug and alcohol cases than anybody else in Kansas. We also know that real life doesn’t begin and end at the courthouse doors. Our team has worked in politics, government, business – and we’ve fought our own battles with addiction, employment issues and even the law itself.
We’ve seen how systems really work, and we know how to navigate them when they don’t. That real-world experience shapes everything we do.
We don’t rely on theory. We rely on grit and experience. And it works. That’s what makes us different.
WE’RE VALUE-BASED,
To be a good attorney, you must believe in more than just the law – you have to believe in people.
At Hartenstein Poor & Foster, we don’t define anyone by their worst day. Our clients may be judged in the courtroom, but never in our office.
Addiction isn’t weakness. Mistakes aren’t failures. We stand by people, not labels. We don’t sugar-coat the truth, and we won’t back down. When the system comes at you, we’re in your corner, come hell or high water. With a steady hand, with energy and empathy. Always.
PROBLEM SOLVERS,
At HPF, we don’t just take cases — we take on problems. That’s the work. That’s the mission.
When life breaks down, we step in. We’ve been in the room when things fall apart, and we don’t flinch. We get the full story — even the parts no one wants to talk about, the parts where we alone are not enough — and we figure out how to make it right.
We believe in second chances. In getting people what they need to take them. That’s not branding. That’s just us.
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY.
We know that solving problems doesn’t always start with a motion. It doesn’t always end in a courtroom, either.
We fight hard. That never changes. But some situations call for more than defense. Sometimes the best move is mitigation. Sometimes it’s connection.
That’s why we work alongside professionals in other fields — people who know how to deal with the parts of a crisis that the law alone can’t touch — addiction, wellness, relationships. We don’t call it innovation. We call it teamwork. And it works.
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Compassionate, professional, and experienced attorneys form the foundation of our firm.
SARAH M. FOSTER
“My clients need and deserve… an advocate who can empower positive change.”
SCOTT B. POOR
“Lawyers take an oath to faithfully defend the rights of others. I take this oath very seriously.”
ERIC A. HARTENSTEIN
“I’m proud of the work that we do in helping people with their recovery. This is more than a job… it’s a calling.”
THE RIGHT ATTORNEY MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
We’re here to listen, to believe, and to act. If you’re navigating threats, fear, or intimidation, you don’t have to do it alone. We will stand with you.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE—
AND THEN SOME
Hartenstein Poor & Foster is built on criminal defense. It’s our foundation—and no one in Sedgwick County handles more of it than we do. But we don’t stop there.
We also take on tough civil, family, and administrative cases—especially the ones where addiction, injustice, or broken systems are part of the story. Our background in substance use, civil rights, and systemic reform gives us an edge most firms don’t have. And we use it to get results in cases that don’t fit cleanly in a box.
We don’t chase every case. What we do take on is intentional. Focused. Designed to serve the people who need it most.
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.