Law Firm Overview

William R. Ashe has been a member of the state bar of Georgia Since 1988. He received his B.A. degree from West Georgia College in 1983 And Later Graduated From John Marshall Law School. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Ashe was employed in the field psychology where he counseled adolescent and adult patients.

He began his legal career in Walton County, Georgia in 1988 practicing in the areas of criminal, and family law. He attained leadership positions in the Alcovy judicial circuit, serving as President of the Walton County Bar Association, Vice-President of The Alcovy Bar Association, and Chairman of The Tri-Partite Committee he has served on several boards, including Chairman of "The Alcove," a children' shelter.

Mr. Ashe has tried numerous cases in front of juries and many hundreds of non-jury matters with great success. He served as municipal court judge for the City of Monroe, Georgia from 2000 until 2004 and Presided over several thousand traffic and misdemeanor related matters. He is currently Judge Pro Tempore in the St. Mary's Municipal Court.

In January 2005 Mr. Ashe relocated his home and office to Coastal Georgia. Mr. Ashe purchased and renovated the "Old Post Office Building" in Woodbine, Georgia where He Practices today in the areas of:

• Family Law, where he handles Divorce, Custody And Support Matters;
• Criminal Law, Including Traffic, Dui, Felony and Misdemeanor Cases;
• Bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 & 13 Petitions;
• General Litigation, including Property Disputes, Contract Disputes;
• Juvenile, including Deprivation And Delinquency;
• Probate, including Wills, Estates, Guardianships and Administrations.

When a person needs a lawyer, oftentimes this comes during a crisis. Our office is a multi-faceted office and we handle each client as if they are our only client. working as a clinical counselor gave Mr. Ashe the insight to effectively guide the client through perhaps the worst time in that person's life. One of the most satisfying times are when a prospective client says "I can't believe you talked to me on the phone, no other lawyer would talk to me."

Areas of Practice

• Family Law, Incl. Divorce, Custody, Support, Legitimation 50%
• Criminal, Incl. Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI, Probation, Juvenile Delinquency 30%
• Bankruptcy, Chapters 7 & 13 10%
• General Litigation 10%

West Practice Categories

Consumer Bankruptcy, DUI/DWI, Felonies, Misdemeanor, Traffic Violations, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity