Attorney
The Merchant Law Firm, P.C.
Marietta, Georgia, 30064
As a public defender in the complex trial division, Ashleigh gained an immense amount of experience trying some of the most serious felony cases in front of juries, many of which included rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, armed robbery, carjacking, drug trafficking, child abuse, vehicular homicide, serious injury by vehicle, and murder. Additionally, Ashleigh has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous appeals cases throughout her career.
While serving as a public defender, Ashleigh gained a vast amount of experience personally handling virtually every type of criminal charge in the state of Georgia. As a public defender, she not only gained numerous contacts throughout the legal community, but she also developed critical relationships throughout the Georgia court system where she has sharpened her skills as a tough negotiator and an aggressive client advocate.
Ashleigh's in-depth real-world experience has garnered her reputation for being a powerful criminal defense attorney at both the trial and appellate levels.
Since her legal career first began, Ashleigh has always limited her practice to defending individuals that have been charged with committing crimes. She is a strong client advocate who firmly believes in protecting the rights of the criminally accused, and protecting the innocent from a miscarriage of justice. Ashleigh is an active member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Cobb County Bar Association.
