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Growing up with her father, Michael Schiavone, a well-known and respected criminal defense attorney in Savannah, Georgia, Ashley knew at an early age that she wanted to practice criminal law. In her second year of law school, Ashley earned the prestigious honor of clerking for the Honorable Judge William T. Moore, Chief Federal Judge of the Southern District of Georgia. After graduating law school in May 2008, she began working as a law clerk with Head, Thomas, Webb & Willis, one of the best DUI and criminal law firms in the state of Georgia. When she passed the Georgia Bar Exam in October 2008, she accepted an associate position with the firm and has been practicing law since then. She is honored to have worked with William Head and the other well-known partners of this firm. She's a member of DUIDLA (DUI Defense Lawyers Association), GACDL (Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers), Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers, State Bar of Georgia and the ABA (American Bar Association). She has also attended several seminars dedicated to continuing education in the areas of DUI and criminal defense. In 2009, she attended an intensive seminar that qualified her as an instructor of field sobriety evaluations in accordance with NHTSA (National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration) standards. Aside from her interest in practicing law, she also likes to travel and study abroad. In the summer of 2006, she participated in a London Study Abroad program through the University of Miami Law School. For seven weeks, she lived in London and studied International Law at the University College of London. During this time, she also traveled to Paris, France, Oxford University, and several areas of Italy. In January 2012, Ashley opened up her own law firm, Schiavone Law, P.C. and is currently practicing as a solo practioner in the areas of general criminal defense (misdemeanor and felony cases), DUI, traffic law and uncontested divorce. Her annual book, "Defending DUI: A Case Outline" is now being published by ICLEGA (The Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Georgia).
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English
Contact
Schiavone Law, P.C.
675 Ponce De Leon Ave #223
Atlanta, GA, 30308
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2008 | 04/13/2020 |
| Legal answers | 5 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2020 |
| Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| 10th Annual, Diving into a DUI Case Certificate of Completion | Trial Skills University | 2016 |
| Designated Driver Sponsor | Suwanee Beerfest 2016 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Annual, Diving into a DUI Case, Certificate of Completion | Meadows Law Firm & Trial Skills University | 2015 |
| Designated Driver Sponsor | Suwanee Beerfest, 2015 | 2015 |
| "Atlanta's Finest 2014 Professionals" | Proactive Resources and Creative Loafing | 2014 |
| 8th Annual, Diving into a DUI Case Certificate of Completion | Trial Skills University | 2014 |
| Founding Member | DUI Defense Lawyers Association | 2014 |
| "Atlanta's Finest 2012 Professionals" | Proactive Resources and Creative Loafing. | 2012 |
| Mastering Scientific Evidence Cert. of Completion- Spring Course | National College for DUI Defense | 2011 |
| Mastering Scientific Evidence Cert. of Completion- Summer Course | National College of DUI Defense | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| On duty defense attorney and staff member | Gwinnett County DUI Court | 2016 - Present |
| On duty defense attorney and staff member | Gwinnett County Veteran's Court | 2015 - Present |
| Owner/Managing Partner | Schiavone Law Group | 2012 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Head Thomas Webb and Willis LLC | 2008 - 2011 |
| Law Clerk | Honorable William T. Moore, Chief Judge, Southern District of Georgia, Savannah Division | 2007 - 2007 |
| Office Assistant | Herndon & Costner, P.C. | 2004 - 2005 |
|---|
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "DUIDLA" DUI Defense Lawyers Assocation | Founding Member | 2014 - Present |
| Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 2008 - Present |
| State Bar of Georgia | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers | Member | 2008 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) | Defending DUI: Case Outline | 2016 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration | 24 hr. DUI Detection & Standardized FST Course Completion | 2009 |
| National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | DUI Detection & Standardized FST Instructor Course Completion | 2009 |
| Ga Assoc. Criminal Defense Lawyers | Bill Daniels Trial Advocacy Program Completion | 2009 |
| Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
| Florida State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DUI Bootcamp | DUI Caselaw Update | 2020 |
| Trial by Combat | Unique DUI Trial Issues | 2019 |
| DUI Defense Lawyers Association Spring Seminar | Building and Running a Criminal/DUI Practice | 2019 |
| 26th Annual Criminal Practice Seminar | Update on DUI, Traffic Offenses and Distracted Driving." | 2019 |
| DUIDLA- DUI Defense Lawyers Association | Cross Examination of the State's Expert in a Breath Case- Plowing with their Mule | 2017 |
| DUI Boot Camp | ALS Hearings, How to Win, How to Lose, How to Talk to your Clients | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Gwinnett Student Diversion Program | Defending the Respondent | 2016 |
| ICLE | GA ICLE- May DUI Update | 2015 |
| ICLE | Challenging a Breath Test without an Expert Witness: Trial Tips and Techniques | 2014 |
| City of Roswell Town Hall Meeting | Expert Panelist on Underage Drinking | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| DUI Dismissed | DUI dismissed |
| DUI DISMISSED | DUI dismissed |
| DUI REDUCED, EVIDENCE SUPPRESSED | Evidence suppressed and reduction to Reckless Driving |
| NOT GUILTY | NOT GUILTY verdict after jury trial |
| NOT GUILTY | Not Guilty after jury trial |
| NOT GUILTY | NOT GUILTY after jury trial |
|---|---|
| NOT GUILTY | Not Guilty on all counts after bench trial |
| NOT GUILTY | Not Guilty on all counts after jury trial |
| PROBATION INSTEAD OF PRISON | 5 years probation- no jail time |
| DUI REDUCED | Reduction to Reckless Driving |
| NOT GUILTY | Not Guilty verdict after jury trial |
| PROBATION INSTEAD OF PRISON | 5 years probation |
| NOT GUILTY | Not Guilty verdict after bench trial |
DUI
Posted by anonymous
Tue Oct 23 2018
Better Outcome Than She Originally Advised
Posted by anonymous
Thu Jun 02 2016
Best Lawyer in Atlanta
Posted by Jeff
Mon May 16 2016
Best Decision Made, My Savior
Posted by Deborah
Mon Aug 03 2015
domestic violence
Posted by Leonardo
Tue Jul 07 2015
Great Lawyer, Great Outcome
Posted by Brandon
Sat Jul 05 2014
Extremely helpful!
Posted by Doug
Tue Apr 08 2014
Intelligent and Assertive Attorney
Posted by anonymous
Tue Sep 10 2013
Amazing Attorney
Posted by Tiffany
Fri Oct 19 2012
Wonderful lawyer that really cares & goes above & beyond!
Posted by Christian
Tue Feb 28 2012
Attorney endorsements
(39)R. Babson, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 15, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ashley. Lordy, what can I say. I met her at a CLE course on DUI and ended up emailing her to ask for her help on an issue and friendship ensued. She is a consummate professional and more importantly a subject-matter expert at everyting DUI. When I hear she is in trial or motions I wish I could bring popcorn. Why? After you buckle the seatbelt of suspended disbelief, you can sit back and enjoy the ride and watch her amazing, nonchalant demeanor break her opposing counsel's case apart, sometimes without them even realizing it until its too late. Thank you Ashley for always answering my panic texts at 1am, my clients thank you!! <3
Stephanie Nullman, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 4, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ashley is knowledgeable, professional, and always fighting for her clients!
Richard Armond, Wrongful death Attorney on Aug 16, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ashley is a true expert in DUI defense. She knows the intricacies of DUI case law and has authored a book on the subject. She is also a very effective courtroom litigator.
Andrew Richman, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 12, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Clients love her and prosecutors fear her. Arrested in Atlanta? Call Ashley immediately for effective and aggressive representation. A+.
Allison McCarthy, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 17, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
A strong legal advocate for her clients, Ashley NEVER backs down. She has written a fantastic book and is always very current on the law. All of her clients are very fortunate to have her representing them.
Douglas Lewis, Family Attorney on Oct 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Schiavone is a highly-skilled criminal defense attorney that tirelessly fights hard for her clients. She is a tenacious trial attorney and has a great working knowledge of the criminal laws of the State of Georgia. Ms. Schiavone is an honest and trustworthy attorney who can be counted on to do what she says she will do.
Laura Wester, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ashley is always in trial skillfully handling whatever the State throws at her. She has been specializing in this area of law for many years and has become a very respected resource among the DUI defense bar. She has even written her own book! She is a patient and caring attorney who always gets good results for her clients.
David West, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ashley is a true rising star. Blessed with natural talents in both oratory and legal thinking, Ashley continues to prove herself as one of the better lawyers in her field. Compassionate and dedicated to her clients, any person who chooses her will not be disappointed. She gets great results and does what she says she will. Simply an amazingly talented lawyer.
Laura Anderson, Real estate Attorney on Mar 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have watched Ashley in Court handling DUI cases and she is a sharp and well spoken advocate for her clients. In speaking with Ashley, I found her well versed on current legal trends in DUI law. I endorse her.
Michael Kessler, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ashley is a terrific young lawyer, a tenacious litigator, and constantly works at honing her craft. The daughter of legendary Savannah lawyer Michael Schiavone, and a former pupil of America's best DUI lawyer, William C. "Bubba" Head, Ashley has already made a name for herself as a rising star in the army of Freedom Fighters otherwise known as Criminal Defense Lawyers.
James Paisley, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ashley. She is very skilled in DUI and all forms of litigation. She is a very smart lawyer with incredible experience. If I have questions about a case, Ashley is amazing resource that I trust. I would feel very comfortable hiring her for a case.
Andrew Lynch, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Scott Semrau, Alimony Attorney on Oct 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am super enthusiastic about Attorney Ashley Schiavone. The best criminal defense lawyers are fearless, creative, clever and driven to win-- Ashley is all of these things. I recently spoke with a Judge who had just finished presiding over one of Ashley's trials. The judge was impressed and described Ashley as tough, "like a bulldog." That's an awesome compliment when most lawyers are afraid to even try a case. I fully concur with that Judge's opinion.
Christopher Leroi, Mediation Attorney on Aug 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Schiavone constantly provides excellent legal advice that not only benefit the asker of the question, but also fellow attorneys. Even though I have been an attorney for 23 years and even a judge and magistrate, I learn new aspects about the law from her every day.
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Oct 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ashley. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Kevin Chastine, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Schiavone is an excellent attorney as well as a kind person, which works in your favor if a jury trial becomes necessary. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a defense attorney. Trust her with your case and you will be in good hands.
Lisa Harris, Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney on May 1, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ashley Schiavone is an extremely dedicated, tenacious, and hard-working attorney. Her trial skills and case investigation/preparation have been honed by some of the best DUI attorneys in the state. I highly endorse Ashley to anyone seeking exceptional representation.
Kimberly Berry, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 27, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Schiavone is a fantastic trial attorney. I have seen her in court and she gets her clients great results including many reductions from DUI to reckless driving. I strongly endorse Ms. Schiavone.
Douglas Rohan, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have seen Ashley at work numerous times in the courtroom and there is no question that she is incredibly knowledgeable in the complexities of DUI defense. She represents her client vigorously and she is a true asset to the legal community. I highly recommend Ashley.
Richard Lawson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 26, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have seen Ashley's work over the past couple of years. She has developed into an excellent advocate for her clients. She is a fighter. You will be in good hands with Ashley on your side.
