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.
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’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.
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.
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.