Ashley Michael

Ashley Michael

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Louisville, KY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

138 South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY

About Ashley

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 14 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2011

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Ashley Michael, Attorney at Law

138 South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, 40202

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Ashley Michael's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2015

DUI 1st Offense

Ashley was very helpful with my case. She was very compassionate and caring. I felt confident that everything was done that could be. I would recommend her.

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Ashley Michael's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nick Mudd

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ashley is a passionate and hardworking advocate for all of her clients."

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Brandon Edwards

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Compassionate and fierce. Ashley Michael genuinely cares about clients and she works tirelessly advocate for their interests. I have known Ashley since she started her career and I have watched her flourish into a fearless lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Prather

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Imran Aslam

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley is extremely energetic and outgoing. This tireless energy and exuberance have allowed her to build great relationships and advocate successfully for her clients!"

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Greg Simms

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley is a brilliant and hard working lawyer - very well respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Julie Kaelin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Ashley whole-heartedly. She took over a matter which I could not handle, and the client was quickly acquitted in a case which I had thought would be hard to beat. That alone tells me she's awesome, but I also know her to be one of the most loyal, fierce, and dogged attorneys I've seen in the courthouse. I'm thankful to have her in the Louisville legal community, and I endorse her here, as well."

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Karen Faulkner

Litigation lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley is a compassionate and hard-working advocate. She fiercely defends her clients and puts her heart and skills into each case. I would recommend clients, family and friends to her. I am proud to be her colleague and friend."

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Kelli Colbert

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very hard-working yet personable, and can handle and communicate well with clients from diverse backgrounds and situations. Her experiences in life can only add to her level of skill and professionalism with any client who is lucky enough to have her as their attorney."

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Tad Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Ashley when you have a criminal matter and need zealous representation. As a lawyer in Louisville, Ashley is where I send my own family. She is extremely talented and gives her clients 110% every time."

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Aaron Price

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley cares deeply about her clients, consistently provides personal service, and is more than willing to take a case to trial. She works tirelessly to achieve the best results possible and you can always count on her to be upfront about your situation."

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."

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Joseph Kassab

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly recommend Ashley Michael - she is a terrific attorney."

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Kristopher Bates

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am smart enough to know I don't know everything about criminal defense. And when I'm unsure about a criminal defense matter, I go to Ashley. She's bright, she's tough, and she fights tooth and nail for her clients."

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Anna Aleksander

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley is an amazing criminal defense lawyer. She is trustworthy and hard working. I highly recommend her."

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Robert Bornstein

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've practiced several cases with Ashley in family court. She is knowledgeable, trustworthy and a strong advocate for her clients. I highly recommend litigants hire Ashley for any of their family court needs."

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Jonathan Baird

Unknown lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ashley works very hard for her clients and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table."

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Lindsay Cordes

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I would recommend her to anyone needing a serious, practical lawyer for criminal matters. She has a great presence in the courtroom and is a strong fighter for her clients. She is very well-known in the legal community in Louisville and very experienced in the courtroom."

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Justin Key

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Larry Forman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley is one of the best. She has a passion for the law and she knows how to work a courtroom. As a former Public Defender, she spent a lot of time at the courthouse to learn her craft. Hire her. You will not regret it."

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Brandon Edwards

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristopher Bates

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Kassab

Estate planning lawyer

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Karen Faulkner

Family lawyer

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Anna Aleksander

Family lawyer

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Larry Forman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lindsay Cordes

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Leadership Academy, Louisville Bar Association

2015

Client's Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo

2015

Top Attorney, Who's Who Legal

2008

Board of Visitors Scholar, Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Ashley Michael, Attorney at Law

2014 - 2018

Conflict Counsel, Department Of Public Advocacy

2011 - 2011

Legal Intern, Lawrence County Public Defender

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Louisville Metro Public Defender Office

2010 - 2010

Legal Intern, Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt

2010 - 2010

Summer Associate, Boehl, Stopher & Graves

2009 - 2009

Summer Associate, O'Bryan Brown & Toner

Associations

2015 - Present

Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2014 - Present

Kentucky Justice Association

Member

2013 - Present

Women Lawyers Association of Jefferson County

Member

2012 - Present

Louisville Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2016

Louisville Bar Association

Leadership Academy

2014 - 2014

Women Lawyers Association of Jefferson County

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth vs. Qassim Al-Dehdar

Case Dismissed

Commonwealth vs. Gabriel Williams

Acquittal on All Charges

Commonwealth vs. Steven Beck

Case Dismissed

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Education

2015

National Criminal Defense College - Trial Practice Institute

2011

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition Judge Appellate Advocacy

Publications

2013

Ashley Michael, Attorney at Law, News & Notes "Our Credibility Is Important"

Languages

English

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