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also known as Ashley Stone, Ashley Adams
I am a 5th generation Bay County resident. I know the area and I know the people in the area. I was a prosecutor for 12 years and have been praticing criminal defense for over 18 years so I have a total of over 30 years experience in the practice of criminal law. Also, being a 5th generation Bay County resident.
I take the time in my law practice to communicate with my clients in person or via email, phone or text message. I strive to be personable, down to earth and to treat my client's with respect and empathy. If you can't come into the office or you live out of town, no problem! We can do everything via email, phone, or text messages. If you aren't charged with a felony, you may not even have to come back to court. I will appear in court for you and try to keep your physical court appearances down to a minimum, if any.
Please read my client reviews to see how my clients feel about the work I do.
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Acquired: 1993
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433 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL, 32401
47 Client Reviews
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Posted by Bryan | April 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Has your back in hard times!
Ashley has represented me 3 times now and has been excellent every time. She will look into your case thoroughly and fight to get you the fair outcome! Out of my three experiences 1 was my fault and she got me a fair plea. The other 2 were complete B.S. and she fought till they were proved as such an...
Posted by Alea | April 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyer and Life Saver!
I live out of state. Ashley appeared on my behalf and save me from a lifetime of misery by having a reckless driving charge on my record. She made the process easy to understand and truly fought for me. She took care of everything. I am so happy I picked her. The best she gets things done. You can't ...
Posted by Gregory | December 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Everything we could have asked for
After my adult daughter was arrested on a serious drug charge, she was looking at spending several years in prison. Thanks to Ashley and the plea agreement she made, my kid made drug court instead, and, if she completes her probation, will have no felony record at all. Ashley worked with us and kept ...
Posted by Erika | November 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Excellent Service!
After a relative’s case finally closed, we immediately started looking into getting an expungement. It was a bit tricky because we don’t live in Florida so we needed to hire a lawyer. After talking to 5 different lawyers, we decided to hire Mrs. Benedik. Unlike the other lawyers we tried talking to, ...
Posted by Sheila | June 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Dismissed
I would use Ashley Benedict again in a heartbeat. She handled a case in which I was falsely accused. I never had to set foot inside the courthouse and she kept me informed. She had the case dismissed and my life was back to normal. I always refer my friends and family to her when they need legal ...
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2017
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
High Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Best of Bay Top 3 Attorneys, News Herald Panama City (Reader's Choice Awards)
2008 - Present
Attorney at Law, Benedik Law Firm
2005 - 2008
Partner/Shareholder, Cothran & Benedik, P.A.
1993 - 2005
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office, 14th Circuit Florida
2005 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2016 - 2016
Bay County Bar AssociationSecretary
2008 - 2011
Judicial Nominating Commission, 14th Circuit FloridaMember
2002 - 2002
Panama City Rotary ClubTreasurer
1995 - 2011
Panama City Rotary ClubMember
1989 - 1992
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityPast Member
Not guilty
Not Guilty
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1986
Diploma
1997
Domestic violence cases
English
Legal Answers
Will I go to jail? If I pay off my probation before my court day in July for violation of probation
27 May 2020
Victim in a Florida criminal case--want to know the effect of a victim impact statement.
14 Jan 2016
How do I quash a warrant without a lawyer in FL?
05 Mar 2012