Since the beginning of her legal career, Ashley has been dedicated to litigation practice. As a deputy district attorney in Los Angeles, she attended court hearings daily to handle cases ranging from arraignments to post-trial sentencing. Ashley also assisted sheriff detectives with trainings relating to the investigation of sexual assault and domestic violence issues.
- Extensive bench and jury trial experience in criminal courts throughout Los Angeles County. Successfully tried to thirty felonies to verdict. Conducted over 300 preliminary hearings for cases ranging from murder, assault, robbery, and domestic violence. In this role, her client was the People of the State of California.
- Appointed as an Immigration Judge under Attorney General Merrick Garold. Adjudicated immigration cases related to asylum, withholding of removal, convention again torture, immigration fraud, adjustment of status for non permanent and permanent residence. Routinely handled caseloads between 1200 to 1500 in Los Angeles, California and Annandale, Virigina.
Admissions
- California
- District of Columbia
Education
- J.D., University of Southern California Gould School of Law, May 2011
- B.S. Criminal Justice Administration, University of Arizona, May 2008