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

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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by Luke | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

She saved my future

Mrs. Stone Benedik handled my case without fault. I was being charged with several drug charges, 3 felonies and 2 misdemeanors. It had seemed as though i would be labeled as a felon for the rest of my life. However i was able to hire Ashley, a previous bay county prosecutor and a top notch lawyer wit...h a great repertoire. She was able to get several of the charges dropped and allowed me to avoid the other charges through probation and other court related duties. I came out of the entire ordeal without any charges on my record. Without Ashley i wouldn't be able to find a proper job or pick my self up from my addictions. I would strongly recommend her to anyone seeking legal help in the Bay county area.

Posted by Kasey | July 12, 2015

Amazing person who fights for what you want

I would recommend Ashley to anyone that needs legal help. We told her our story and what we wanted to happen. She then continued to fight for us no matter what until she got what we wanted. She is a mother that cares about her children just as I do. She understands the meaning if giving second chance...s. She is an amazing person. I hope we never need legal help again but if we do, she will be our first call. Thank you so much for helping our son, he is on the right path and doing well. Thank you again

Posted by Stephanie | July 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Super helpful

We live out of town and because of Mrs. Benedik, when the court date came up I went down to panama city feeling knowledgeable about the case and my husband got to come home with me! She kept me informed and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome!

Posted by Angelic/Robert | July 01, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Clients Mother

Ashley Stone Benedik is an excellent lawyer! She was always on top of things with my sons case which made things a lot less stressful for us! We not only got great legal advise but emotional support from her as well! I am very happy with the outcome of my sons case! I hope I never need a lawyer aga...in but if I do I know who to call!

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 ...advice or representation.

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Michael Grabner

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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