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Ashleigh Elizabeth Aitken
About Ashleigh
Biography
Ashleigh Aitken is Of Counsel at Aitken * Aitken * Cohn, where she specializes in complex business litigation, class actions and major personal injury cases.
Ms. Aitken, a graduate of USC Law School, is a former federal prosecutor, practicing in the Los Angeles and Santa Ana Office of the United States Attorney in the Central District of California. While serving as an Assistant United States Attorney, Ms. Aitken prosecuted cases involving armed bank robbery, narcotics, mail and wire fraud, child pornography and firearms violations. She has tried several criminal cases and argued before the 9th Circuit.
Prior to becoming a prosecutor, Ms. Aitken was a civil litigator with the law firm of Morrison Foerster, LLP, specializing in complex business litigation and class action defense. While there she tried civil cases in both federal and state court. She began her practice at Nossaman, Guthner, Knox & Elliott, LLP working on environmental and condemnation litigation.
Ms. Aitken is a recognized trial lawyer and was named President of the Orange County Bar Association for 2015. She has also been honored as "Attorney of the Year" by Orange County Women Lawyers, "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers Magazine and "Attorney of the Month" by Orange County Attorney Journal. She continues to be featured in an array of publications including Orange Coast Magazine and Orange County Lawyer.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ashleigh Elizabeth Aitken
Fax
3 Macarthur Pl Ste 800, Santa Ana, CA, 92707
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Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Superb Legal Service
Ashleigh represented us in our case and we couldn't have asked for a better attorney. She handled our case with such professionalism, determination, and care. She guided us every step of the way, and although it was a long process, she was always happy to help and listen to our concerns. She made the...
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Attorney of the Month, Orange County Attorney Journal
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Attorney of the Year, Orange County Women Lawyers Association
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Of Counsel, Aitken Aitken Cohn
Associations
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationPresident
2014 - Present
32nd District Agricultural Association-OC FairChairwoman
2002 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association;Member
2002 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2014 - 2014
Celtic Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2012 - 2013
City of Anaheim Community Services BoardChair
2010 - 2011
Orange County Women Lawyers AssociationPresident
2004 - 2007
Orange County Bar FoundationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential
Education
2002
Juris Doctorate
Speaking Engagements
2015
Deposing the Evasive Witness
Publications
2016
2016
2015
2015
2015
Languages
English