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The Painted Turtle Camp - Advisory Board; Boys and Girls Club Foundation - Board of Directors; San-
ta Clarita Valley Attorney Association - Past President; Valencia Optimist Club - Past President; Santa
Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce - Counsel for over twenty (20) years; VIA – Counsel during the
1990’s Awards: SCV Press Club- Special Award -2001; Boys Scouts of America- Leaders of Character -2012
3; President’s Award; Others: Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Professional: Legal Commenta-
tor- KHTS and KBET: Organized Pro Bono legal services for victims of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake: Pro
bono Mediator- Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem -Los Angeles County Superior Court: Pro
bono Arbitrator- Los Angeles County Superior Court. 6
Organization Impact
Jeff became involved with Carousel Ranch in 2006, during a time of great need. We had just purchased our
“forever home” and faced an unexpected situation difficult neighbor during the process of acquiring a Condi-
tional Use Permit. Jeff stepped in as a volunteer and represented us pro-bono, throughout what became a long
battle. His donated legal services were the only thing that got us through the process and in 2008 we were
indeed awarded our CUP. During that time, Jeff came onto the board as our board attorney and has been an
integral part of the team ever since, not only handling anything within the legal realm, but also participating in
all aspects from governance to events and everything in between. From the beginning, Jeff’s continued guid-
ance and support whenever needed have been so important. But, more than that, his passion for our work is
always evident.
Other Contributions
Jeff’s contributions don’t stop there, as he is involved in every event and undertaking that we have. From the
legal arena to his own personal contributions (whether the donation of his time, talents and of course dollars,
to cases of his favorite bottles of wine for our annual auction). When asked to help in any way, the answer is
always YES. It’s hard to describe someone who gives so much, for all the right reasons. It is never to be rec-
ognized, (which makes this nomination all the better). At Carousel Ranch, we are blessed to have Jeff by our
side. And as you can see, he is no stranger to helping organizations in this valley and beyond. He is committed
to the Ranch’s continued success.
Biography
Jeff opened his law office in the SCV in 1984, after moving to our Valley. He is a seasoned veteran and suc-
cessful trial attorney. He is recognized by his peers and judges as preeminent, “AV”, for his strong legal ability
and high ethical standards, by Martindale Hubbell, the gold standard in attorney ratings for more than a centu-
ry. He founded Hacker, Kanowsky, and Braly, LLP in 1998, which later became HackerBraly, LLP, upon the
cornerstone principle of giving back to our community. Jeff founded Hacker Law Group in 2011. His diverse
practice focuses on helping people and business solve their problems in real estate and business, as well as
helping victims of catastrophic accidents. Jeff has been married to his wife Kiki for 37 years. His children,
Alysha and Mitchel, both live in Santa Clarita. Alysha is a teacher, while Mitchel is the marketing coordinator
for a local neonatal and pediatric medical device manufacturer, Neotech Products. Jeff and Kiki currently live
in Valencia with Huxley, their 135 lb. Pyrenean Mastiff. Jeff and Kiki have always believed that it is important
to work toward the betterment of the community, with a long-term passion for helping children in need. In his
own words, Jeff was drawn to the Ranch because “Carousel’s mission of improving the lives of children and
young adults with special needs using equine therapy struck a nerve.” Jeff was inspired to become involved
with Carousel Ranch because of his niece, Mindy, and his sister, Sandra. Sandra’s love and passion for horses
became her daughter’s life work. Mindy founded a non-profit organization outside of Ocala, Florida in 1994–
“Horses N Heroes” - whose mission is to provide an equine learning experience to young girls who are finan-
cially disadvantaged.