Ashley Renee Elem

I cannot recommend Ashley highly enough! After spending years in a dragged-out divorce with an uncooperative opposing counsel, I found myself without an attorney for the last year after my previous lawyer failed me. I tried my best to continue pro se, but as my trial date approached, it became clear ...that I couldn’t do it alone. With only one month before trial, I was incredibly fortunate to find Ashley. She jumped into my case with impressive speed, fully immersing herself in the details in a way I didn’t think was possible with such limited time. Despite my initial concerns about how prepared any attorney could be on such short notice, Ashley exceeded every expectation. From the very first day of trial, she was organized, professional, and sharp. Her questioning while I was on the stand was nothing short of perfection—framing my case in a way that finally gave my voice the attention it deserved. For the first time, I felt truly heard by the judge. Ashley held her ground against opposing counsel, who had spent years playing games and taking advantage of my lack of representation. She didn’t back down, and her presence alone shifted the power dynamic in the courtroom. Because of Ashley’s skill and determination, she was able to push for a fair settlement, bringing my case to a resolution without needing the additional two scheduled trial days. She ensured that my final judgment paperwork was submitted quickly, allowing for my new child support amount to be implemented as soon as possible. What stood out most was her dedication—not only did she take the time to deeply understand my case, but she also remained professional, accommodating, and strategic throughout. She even met with me on a Saturday to prepare for trial, knowing that my work schedule made weekdays difficult. Ashley listened to my goals, advised me where necessary, and fought for what was fair. She is the reason my case finally reached a resolution. If you need an attorney who is smart, fearless, and truly invested in her clients, Ashley is the one you want in your corner. I am beyond grateful for her and highly recommend her to anyone facing a tough divorce case!

Going thru a divorce is never easy, especially when kids are involved, and you have an evil, bitter, spouse like I did... but hiring Ashley was the best decision I made. From day one, she was compassionate, knowledgeable, and completely dedicated to protecting my rights/ Unlike other lawyers who j...ust go thru the motions, Ashley actually took the time to understand my case and developed a strategy that made sure my voice was heard against my annoying ex Wife. She fought hard to get me fair custody and financial terms. She always answered all of my questions, even outside business hours, and kept me updated every step of the way. Her presence in court was great—she’s confident, well-prepared, and didn't back down even when the Judge and my wife's attorney tried to get her to. Because of her, I was able to keep a strong relationship with my kids and get a fair outcome. Thank You Ashley

I would never recommend this attorney to anyone dealing with a custody or divorce case, especially when children’s safety and stability are involved. I began my case in 2023, and it is now 2026 with no final custody decision in place. Throughout this entire process, I have felt ignored, uninformed, a...nd completely unsupported. Communication has been one of the biggest issues. Emails, phone calls, and text messages often go unanswered for extended periods of time. There have been multiple occasions where I went months without hearing from her regarding major developments in my case. When urgent situations involving my children arose, responses were delayed or nonexistent. I have continuously provided evidence regarding the father’s behavior and instability, including incidents involving the children disappearing during school hours, declining grades, and the father now being banned from school grounds. Despite providing this serious information, I have seen little to no urgency or action taken. Most recently, I shared documentation regarding the school situation and did not hear back for over a week. There have also been restraining orders involved in this case, yet I never felt that my attorney fought to properly protect me or my children. I am constantly left confused about the status of my own case and unsure whether important legal steps have even been completed. For example, I was told divorce papers were served, but I have never been provided proof or clear communication regarding the progress of the divorce itself. One moment that especially concerned me was when the judge had to question her in court about why certain paperwork had not been filed. As the client, I should not have to sit in court wondering why required legal actions were missed. It seriously damaged my confidence in her ability to properly manage my case. Another major issue is that I often felt like I was expected to come up with the legal strategy myself. Instead of guiding me with professional legal advice and a clear plan of action, she repeatedly asked me what I wanted to do. I have already made my goals very clear from the beginning: I want to protect my children and obtain custody. I hired an attorney because I needed someone with legal knowledge, urgency, and direction — not someone waiting for me to figure out the next step on my own. This entire experience has felt extremely lackadaisical and unprofessional for such a serious and time-sensitive matter. Custody cases directly impact children’s wellbeing, education, and safety, and I expected far more diligence, communication, and advocacy. On top of everything else, her courtroom appearance and preparation often came across as disorganized and unprofessional, which further damaged my confidence in her representation. Overall, this experience has been incredibly disappointing, stressful, and emotionally exhausting. I regret hiring this attorney and would strongly caution others before trusting her with a custody case.

I hired Ashley Elem expecting professional and competent representation but unfortunately, my experience was the opposite. Communication was nearly nonexistent, emails were routinely ignored unless I followed up multiple times. She appeared unprepared and unkept for court on more than one occasion, w...hich left me feeling extremely vulnerable. Instead of advocating for me, she made comments that felt humiliating and dismissive. Most troubling were instances where I felt misled, which completely broke my trust. I would not recommend her to anyone seeking reliable or respectful legal representation. For your sanity and peace of mind, please stay away from this firm.