J. Ashley Heredia

J. Ashley Heredia

Heredia & Lennon Family Law
  • Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence
  • Georgia
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Biography

Ashley Heredia has practiced law for over thirteen years. Prior to practicing family law, Ashley worked as a judicial staff attorney for the Superior Court of Cobb County. Ashley has also worked for some of Atlanta's most prestigious family law firms during her career, and was Partner at Hedgepeth, Heredia & Rieder. In 2017, Ashley opened her first law practice, Sawyer Family Law, in Roswell, Georgia. Ashley managed this successful practice until opening Heredia & Lennon Family Law.

Ashley is a tireless advocate for her clients. You can count on Ashley to be thorough, hardworking, and dedicated to your case. Ashley is known for giving candid and honest advice, but also providing the compassion and support her clients need. Ashley understands the toll litigation can take on a family and does everything possible to keep the process as seamless and stress-free as possible. In all of her cases, Ashley strives to maximize a client's outcome while minimizing their costs, both financial and emotional.

Ashley is also trained as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), where she represents the best interests of a child or children in a contested custody case.

Ashley was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, and currently resides in Atlanta neighborhood, Morningside. When not working, Ashley enjoys traveling, live music and spending time with her daughter and her husband, a fellow Atlanta-area family law attorney.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Fees
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
State Bar of Georgia
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Heredia & Lennon Family Law
- Current
Owner
Sawyer Family Law
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Partner
Hedgepeth, Heredia & Rieder
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Education
Samford University
J.D. (2008)
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Awards
Legal Elite
Georgia Trend Magazine
Rising Star
Family Law, Atlanta Magazine and SuperLawyers
Clients Choice Award
AVVO
Top 10 Family Lawyer Under 40
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
10 Best Attorney Under 40
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Award of Achievement for Outstanding Service to the Profession
State Bar of Georgia
Graduate of the Young Lawyers Leadership Academy
State Bar of Georgia
Graduate of the Institute of Family Law Associates
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Professional Associations
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
"Family Law Case Update"
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
"Hot Tips on Spoliation of Evidence"
Atlanta Bar Association
"Now they are busted, then what? Use of social media sites in Court"
State Bar of Georgia
"Taking Judicial Notice"
State Bar of Georgia
Contested Custody Litigation and Professionalism: Avoid the Pitfall
State Bar of Georgia
Family Case Law and Legislative Update
State Bar of Georgia
Resolving Family Law Disputes through ADR
Atlanta Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
"Taking Judicial Notice", Family Law Institute
State Bar of Georgia
"Family Law Case Update", AAML Family Law Seminar
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Resolving Family Law Disputes through ADR, JAMS Section
Atlanta Bar Association
Family Case Law and Legislative Update, Family Law Institute
State Bar of Georgia
Websites & Blogs
Website
Heredia & Lennon Family Law
Contact & Map
Heredia & Lennon Family Law
1776 Peachtree Street NW, STE 410S
Atlanta, GA 30309
Telephone: (404) 445-0227