$ 350-450 per hour
Ashley D. Adams
also known as Ashley Duncan Adams
About Ashley
Biography
With 20 years of legal experience and education, Ashley Adams has garnered recognition, respect and expertise in the legal community of Arizona. Certified by the Arizona State Bar of Arizona and honored with awards from the Phoenix Business Journal, and Cambridge’s Who’s Who in America, Ms. Adams is an active lecturer, featured key-note speaker across the country, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
Whether you are faced with government or civil charges, early and creative trial strategy designed and executed by a proven law firm can help achieve the most ideal result. Ashley D. Adams PLC has a well established record and a skill set that can make a difference, whether defending white-collar crime charges, government investigations, fraud charges, corporate litigation or Health Care Fraud.
Ashley D. Adams PLC focuses exclusively obtaining dismissals of criminal charges and claims in the early stages of a criminal case or investigation and winning cases at trial. This defense model differs from many law firms because Ashley D. Adams accepts a select number of cases each year, and dedicated to each of them a cohesive team of legal experts, investigators and outside consultants. The team is led by the firm’s principal partner Ashley Adams, who founded the firm with the goal of attaining excellence in the field of criminal defense.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 34 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Adams & Associates, PLC
7502 E. Monterey Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
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Ashley D. Adams's Reviews
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Posted by Giusti | January 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best criminal defense attorney
Are you looking for someone dependable and persistent? Ashley Adams is the one who should be on your side. She is awesome and truly made me feel at ease. Call Adams and Associates, PLC if you are in need of a white collar crime attorney in Arizona!!
Posted by Chase R | April 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Attorney in Arizona
Ashley Adams is by far the most educated attorney in her field. The whole process from beginning to end, was a very smooth and non stressful time for me, having Ashley as my attorney. I can't not thank Ashley and her team enough, for having my case fully dismissed. If you want a honest, hardwor...
Ashley Adams
Replied last April 28, 2021Thank you Chase for such nice words. I am very pleased with the outcome of your case1
Posted by Leeza | April 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dependable and Fantastic
Having Ashley on my side made my life a whole lot easier. She was extremely dependable and I honestly felt at ease knowing she was my attorney. If you are in need of a criminal defense lawyer in Arizona I would call Ashley up ASAP!
Posted by Morgan | April 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Superstar Attorney
Ashley is attentive, very personable, and dedicated to giving her clients her full attention. She is honestly a superstar lawyer. I felt at ease with her by my side.
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Business Owner
Ashley is simply amazing!!! She was able to walk me through my case and resolve the case quickly!!! I highly recommend Ashley!
Ashley D. Adams's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with her for over 10 years. Recently, we worked together as co-counsel in a bribery case in Federal Court. Together with other talented co-counsel, the jury hung 7-5 in our favor. The government did not go forward with a second trial. Very proud of our accomplishments as criminal defense attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer for always showing dedication to clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Adams is a talented criminal defense attorney and I recommend her. I had the pleasure of working with her at a high level attorney conference."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ashley is an excellent criminal attorney who takes care of each of her clients. I highly endorse Ashley"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ashley is hard-working, talented, and extremely knowledgeable and experienced in defending white-collar cases. She cares deeply about getting the right result for her clients."
"Ashley Adams is well respected in the legal community with the highest ethical and professional reputation. She is prompt and quick to respond to inquiries. In matters where I have co-defendant cases, I would be thrilled to work with Ashley."
"I had the pleasure of meeting Ashley at a conference. I recommend her for her expertise and passion in criminal defense."
"Ashley Adams is a talented attorney and I recommend her. I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Adams at a recent high level attorney conference."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Best Lawyers, White Collar Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers
2011
Cambridge's Who's Who, Cambridge
2010
Best Lawyers, White Collar Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers
2009
Accredited Law Firm, Better Business Bureau
2006
Forty Under Forty Award, Phoenix Business Journal
2002
Rookie of the Year, Fiesta Bowl
1998
G.P.A 4.0/4.0, University of Oklahoma
1998
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Oklahoma+
1998
Outstanding Senior in The College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oklahoma
1998
Golden Key Honor Society Outstanding Senior, University of Oklahoma
1998
Dean Bass Memorial Scholarship, University of Oklahoma
1998
Scholarship Chairperson & Treasurer Delta Delta Delta Sorority, University of Oklahoma
1998
• Golden Key Honor Society Outstanding Senior, • Golden Key Honor Society
1991
Outstanding Graduation Oral Advocate, Arizona State University College of Law
1991
Best Overall Advocate – Canby Competition, Arizona State University College of Law
1991
Best Oral Advocate – Canby Competition, Arizona State University College of Law
1991
Best Brief – Canby Competition, Arizona State University College of Law
1991
Represented ASU in Regional Competition, Arizona State University College of Law
1991
1st Place Trial Advocacy Competition, Arizona State University College of Law
1991
Winner of Regional Competition, Arizona State University College of Law
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1st in Jenckes Cup Closing Argument Competition, Arizona State University College of Law
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner - CEO - Attorney, Ashley Adams, PLC
Associations
2010 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaCo-chair
2009 - Present
American Bar Association Southwest Region White Collar Crime CommitteeCo-chair
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member
Scottdale Soccer Youth Association
Head Coach
Maddie's Daddy Charitable Foundation
Founder
University of Oklahoma
Alumni Association
Criminal Justice Act Panel
Member
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Adjunct Professor
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member
American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section, Health Care Fraud Subcommittee
Member
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Member
2011 - 2011
Arizona State BarCo-Chair, White Collar Crime Update 2011
2010 - 2010
State Bar of ArizonaCo-Chair, White Collar Crime Update 2010
2002 - 2009
Fiesta BowlCommittee Member
2002 - 2009
Fiesta BowlCoach
1991 - 1991
Arizona State University College of LawMember National Moot Court Team
1991 - 1991
Arizona State University College of LawOrder of the Barristers
1990 - 1991
Arizona State University College of LawExecutive Moot Court Board
Sample of Legal Cases
State vs. Jane Doe
Dismissal of all charges
Education
1998
University of Oklahoma
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1991
Arizona State University College of Law
Law
Speaking Engagements
2011
Annual Meeting
Health Care Fraud Update
2009
White Collar Crime Update
White Collar Crime Update
2009
FCA/Qui Tam Litigation Update
FCA/Qui Tam Litigation Update
2008
White Collar Crime Update
White Collar Crime Update
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CLE by the Sea
CLE by the Sea
Publications
N/A
So Scottsdale
Columnist
N/A
Scottsdale Health
Columnist
Languages
English
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