Susan Ashley

Susan Ashley

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Probate, General Practice

10900 Northwest Frwy., Suite 108, Houston, TX

About Susan

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

criminal defense, parole representation, appeals, & post-conviction writs.

47 years

80%
Appeals 10%

34 years

10%
Probate 5%

39 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 46 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1979

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 35 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1990

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

The Ashley Law Firm

10900 Northwest Frwy., Suite 108, Houston, TX, 77092

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Susan Ashley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

131 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 26 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Top Attorney in Texas!

Attorney Susan Ashley did an outstanding job in representing my brother in a recent parole hearing. Her 45 years of legal expertise allowed her to navigate the complexities of this case and achieved a favorable resolution. Because of her skillful handling, Susan obtained a parole for my brother in Ju...ne of this year. God bless you, Susan! All of this legal process was difficult for our family. We felt completely confident because of Susan‘s knowledge and guidance. She communicated often and remained accessible, even after hours and on weekends when we had questions or concerns, we spoke directly with Susan, not with an assistant or secretary. We are grateful for her exceptional commitment, and unwavering support of both her clients and their families. Susan Ashley is ranked as one of the top 10 lawyers in Texas. After working with her for the past five years, I understand why she has earned such a stellar reputation. Susan‘s professionalism, dedication, responsiveness, and empathy make her an outstanding parole attorney. We highly recommend Susan Ashley to anyone seeking legal representation. In a word, she is the simply The Best in Texas!!!

Posted by Ariel | June 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

TOP PAROLE ATTORNEY IN TEXAS

We hired Ms Susan Ashley to represent my husband she helped with getting his parole packet together and he made parole his FIRST REVIEW. She returned every phone call, she is veryyyy informative, most of all she is a PHENOMENAL parole attorney. She definitely knows what she is doing. If you want yo...ur family member home Ms Ashley is the go to parole attorney guaranteed. Thank you Ms Ashley for all your hard work and effort and getting our family back together!!! You are the best !!

Posted by Latricia | December 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Parole Attorney

I hired Susan Ashley to represent my husband on his upcoming parole review, and I must say that I am very pleased with her work. She sent me all the information on how to get his parole packet together, so that she could present it to the parole board. She was very thorough and easy to communicate w...ith. And she was always available to answer any questions or concerns that I had. Ms. Ashley met with the lead voter of the parole board presented my husband's parole packet and pled his case. My husband was serving a 7 year sentence for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, and I am please to say that my husband was approved for his first parole review and now I can look forward to him coming home soon. I would highly recommend Susan Ashley to anyone in need of an excellent parole attorney. Thank you so much Susan Ashley. I really appreciate everything that she has done to help my husband and I. Thank you!

Posted by Leslie | July 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

First parole approved

After speaking to several lawyers 15 to be exact who would not take a case with very little time. And said there is no chance of making it. I would be wasting my time and money. A 5 year non ag. Went into review immediately at county. She took my case. I read several reviews how she got a ton of firs...t reviews approved. It was a long shot but with her guidance and did everything she asked. She represented the best she could. She is very knowledgeable with over 40 years experience. She is not your normal mon-fri 9-5 lawyer. She would call me late some times 8pm and on weekends. She enjoys what she does and she is good at it. Only 5 months in. She was able to get an approval on first review. She is the best! & would highly recommend hiring her. I can not thank her enough !

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Miracle worker, a True God send

After doing a search for Parole Attorneys, I found a plethora who would not take a case due to time restraints as my bf would be going into review upon arrival to TDCJ. I was told there is no chance of him making it on first review. He had been hand a 5 year non agg (Accident involving SBI). I push ...on and found this Miracle Worker. She took his case. I had read several reviews how she got several first reviews approved. Now I'm here writing one. I knew I was looking for a unicorn and guess what?? She found it for us. First review, 4.5 mths in with 5.5 mths back time...... APPROVED!! Like others have stated, She is not your normal Mon-Fri 9-5 lawyer. She would call me late some times 7-8 o'clock and on weekends. Always knew which case and never once talked to a paralegal or Assistant. She is the best! If your looking for results, look no further than Ms. Susan Ashley. Make your call today.

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Susan Ashley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ross Bluestein

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan Ashley might be the foremost expert in parole hearings in the state of taxes. Her knowledge and experience and record of success remains unrivaled. She recently handled a very difficult parole case for the son of a client of mine. She was responsive, knowledgable, prepared, informative and zealously advocated, which produced the desired outcome. What more can you say."

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Michael Nguyen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Susan Ashley for over ten years, but only recently got to work with her on a mutual case. She is diligent, dutiful, and result driven. We had a nearly impossible parole case with bad facts on the face of it, and yet she was able to get parole granted. I recommend Ms. Ashley highly."

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Earl Spielman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan Ashley brings a tremendous wide breath and depth of experience in criminal defense to her cases at the trial level and her parole/post conviction practice. I have worked with Susan Ashley and discussed countless criminal cases with her. I trust her judgment and I would say that she has superior instinct when it comes to making difficult decisions in criminal cases. Due to her knowledge, experience, and passion for her work, Susan has achieved outstanding results with respect to obtaining parole for her clients with difficult cases. I have known Susan Ashley professionally and personally for over twenty five years. Susan's diverse abilities and gracious personality have made her a trusted lawyer with clients and their families and a welcome guest on legal shows aired on radio, TV, and streamed on the internet. Susan truly makes a difference."

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James Mccollom

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When I have criminal law questions, I call Susan. She is gracious, experienced, and knowledgeable."

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Jeffrey Dyment

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"From a fellow attorney, you need experience, expertise, and integrity on your side when you walk into a criminal court. Having know Susan Ashley for 20 plus years, you will receive great criminal representation when your liberty is on the line. Well respected by the Prosecutors and Judges."

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Mark Byrne

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Attorney Susan Ashley. I am familiar with the outstanding work that she has done over the thirty years that I have known her. I have referred her cases and I have handled cases with her. I personally watched Ms. Ashley pick a jury and try an intoxicated manslaughter case to a jury and get probation from a jury on the case. I also watched Ms. Ashley handle a parole revocation hearing and get a finding of no probable cause. She has skillfully handled some large drug cases that I referred to her. When I refer Susan Ashley a case I know that she will do a great job and that the client will really be very pleased with her representation."

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Robert Wolfe

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been practicing law for over 30 years. I have worked with Ms. Ashley and I highly recommend her, she is knowledgeable, professional, she keeps her clients informed, and prepares here clients for everything that could happen. And she loves to win!"

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Kenneth Courville

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known her for years. She is an excellent parole, post conviction writ and appellate lawyer. She has over 30 years experience handling cases in county and district court, court of appeals, post convictions writ proceedings and parole hearings. I have never referred her anyone who fails to sing her praises."

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Michael Gillespie

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally known her for 30 years and have seen court results in front of a jury that were truly impressive. I feel that there are not a lot of experienced criminal attorneys becoming parole lawyers, Susan Ashley is a parole lawyer who is an experienced criminal lawyer and as such relates well with her clients and understands what the clients family's frustrations aare with the prison system"

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Michael Nguyen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Earl Spielman

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Kenneth Courville

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

2026 Client's Choice,, Avvo

2025

2025 Client's Choice,, Avvo

2024

2024 Client's Choice,, Avvo

2023

2023 Client's Choice,, Avvo

2022

2022 Client's Choice,, 2022 Client's Choice,

2021

2021 Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Clients Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Principal, The Ashley Law Firm

1979 - 1979

Law Clerk, United States District Court, District Of Connecticut 2nd Circuit

Associations

2015 - Present

United States Supreme Court

member

2013 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2012 - Present

Holy Cross Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Innocence Project of Texas

Member

2005 - Present

Criminal Law Institute

Member

1997 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Member

1996 - Present

North Harris County Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Education

1979

Western New England University School of Law

JD - Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1976

College of the Holy Cross

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1972

St. Paul Catholic High School

Publications

2004

136 South Western Reporter 3rd, 702 Guillermo Macias v. The State of Texas

Languages

English

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