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 16 reviews | Trustworthiness

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 Athena | February 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Parole Attorney

Susanne really pulled out all the stops. My husband was in on four 35 year sentences plus two 17 year sentences. This was his 3rd time up for parole after having a tough last year where he caught a major case. Is was approved this morning for release after completion of a program. Susanne was honest ...with us from the beginning about the worry on the length of the sentence but promised she would do everything in her power to assist and she delivered 1000%

Posted by Laura | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An honest approach

We selected Susan Ashley after denied first attempt for Parole. My husband was a 5 time DWI felon and Ms Ashley was honest during the whole process. After Ms Ashley represented him at the Parole board meeting he received an approval. I appreciated the straight forward approach she was we me during t...he process. I would recommend her to anyone. Laura H.

Posted by Christopher | April 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Only Parole Lawyer to Hire in Texas!

I retained Ms. Ashley when I received a 5 year sentence to TDCJ for a third degree felony possession of a controlled substance charge that was a rather complex case for which I had three criminal defense attorneys all highly respected and recognized in their practices. Ms. Ashley absolutely exceeded ...the very high recommendations I was given about her and performed flawlessly to her word without fail while keeping me consistently informed of her progress. At my first, yes FIRST, parole review she was able to swiftly get not only my immediate release (F1); but, did so while successfully acquiring an interstate compact allowing me to parole directly to Louisiana. I was impressed by her reputation alone which is not easy as I am the son of a very prominent third-generation attorney; however she singlehandedly and undeniably outshined my entire legal team as the best attorney. I would absolutely recommend Ms. Ashley to anyone needing the best parole lawyer there is in the entire state of Texas; I can personally attest to her legal prowess as the results she attained for me most top tier attorneys would not know where to even start to come close to her work. She is at the forefront of her niche field of practice and her consistently favorable parole board rulings attest to this beyond any shred of doubt - something I do not ever say lightly. I saved the best for last, Susan Ashley did all this in under 90 days of being incarcerated; there are no other attorneys even close to her level and she is the only choice there is if you want a favorable ruling.

Posted by Happy Client | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

** BEST PAROLE ATTORNEY** Son Paroled Thanks to Susan Ashley

We found Susan Ashley after doing an extensive online search for a parole attorney for our son after a terrible experience with another attorney. Susan returned our call that same evening (after 6pm) after leaving a message with her office. Susan explained step by step how the parole process works f...rom the time we hired her to when the parole board made its decision. She called us on a regular basis to inform us of the progress. As the date approached, Susan visited our son in person. She had the parole package and her plan for the parole board complete and explained to us and our son in detail how she was going to execute it. Susan asked that I (father) meet her the day of the parole board meeting in Austin and explained in detail how the parole board meeting would unfold. I was impressed that everything she said would happen went exactly as she stated. Susan executed her plan focusing on issues that she knew the parole board would be interested in to get the best results. We got an approved vote in 2 days. Our son was granted parole on a 6 years sentence after serving 1½ years. We can’t thank Susan and her team enough for the outstanding job they did. We couldn’t be happier with the choice we made by choosing Susan as our sons parole attorney. We highly recommend her.

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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

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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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