Ashley Stone Benedik

Ashley Stone Benedik

also known as Ashley Stone, Ashley Adams

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Panama City, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

433 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL

About Ashley

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

24 years total in criminal. All areas of criminal defense including DUI, Battery, Murder, Theft, Burglary, Domestic Violence, Sexual Battery, VOP and any other area. First 12 years in criminal law was as an Assistant State Attorney.

22 years | 4,615 cases

40%
Domestic Violence 15%

Domestic Violence criminal charges as well as Domestic Violence or Repeat Violence injunctions

34 years | 310 cases

15%
Juvenile Law 15%

juvenile deliquency

22 years | 60 cases

15%
DUI and DWI 10%

34 years | 271 cases

10%
Expungement 10%

22 years | 65 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 33 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Benedik Law Firm

433 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL, 32401

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Ashley Stone Benedik's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Awesome lawyer

My husband got into trouble in Panama city we live in Ohio so we needed an attorney we could trust. Ashley guided us thru system making sure we only had to come back to Florida once. If you find yourself in trouble in Panama city call Ashley

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 ...us informed every step of the way; I hope I never need another criminal attorney, but if I do, this is who I'm calling.

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, ...when we called her office, we never felt rushed. Mrs. Benedik was very nice and profesional. She explained the process in a manner that wasn’t overwhelming, kept in touch and always answered our questions promptly. I hope we never need a lawyer again, but if we’re in P.C and we need one, we’ll be calling her.

Posted by Katie | October 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Attorney!

Ashley was recommended to me by a friend and I was a bit hesitant since I had never heard her name before but calling her was literally life changing. She is very kind and patient. She listened to me, listened to my concerns, what I was aiming for, and my expectations. She gave me great advice as to ...what steps I needed to take and fought for me in the courtroom. She worked with me financially and was always there when I had questions or concerns and never made me feel like she was too busy to take my calls as some lawyers may seem. Ultimately, my case ended in my favor because she took the extra steps to make sure my voice was heard. Not only did she change the outcome of my pending court case, but also the course of my life. If I ever needed legal representation in the future, she is the first person I would call. Highly recommend!!!!

Posted by Lenora | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

LBC

Ms. Benedik was very compassionate and understanding, she worked to resolve my legal issues and I hope I never have to have another lawyer to represent me but if I do, I would use her. Panama City and Bay County residents and visitors are lucky to have her.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

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"Mrs. Benedik is an experienced, capable attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

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)

Work Experience

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

Associations

2005 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - 2016

Bay County Bar Association

Secretary

2008 - 2011

Judicial Nominating Commission, 14th Circuit Florida

Member

2002 - 2002

Panama City Rotary Club

Treasurer

1995 - 2011

Panama City Rotary Club

Member

1989 - 1992

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Past Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v. Bobby Johns

Not guilty

State v. Kristin Schmidt (Martin Lee Anderson case)

Not Guilty

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Education

1992

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1986

A. Crawford Mosley High School

Diploma

Speaking Engagements

1997

Bay County Sheriff's Office training

Domestic violence cases

Languages

English

Activity

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