Serious legal expertise Formidable advocates

Ashwell & Ashwell focuses the full attention of top Virginia attorneys not just on representing you, but on defending your interests in legal challenges, minor to major.

Our Passion

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How can we help you?

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We can anticipate

your strongest strategy

Will Ashwell has successfully litigated and represented clients in a wide range of cases, locally and before the highest state and federal courts.

Meet your TEAM

Greg Ashwell has served as defense counsel, state prosecutor and Virginia District Court judge.

Meet your TEAM

This 360-degree background lays the foundation for stronger representation: anticipating what prosecutors will do, how judges will view a case, what juries will find compelling, what sections of the legal code apply and what evidence will make the difference.

Our Difference

Prepared to win

Clients choose Ashwell & Ashwell because of our track record — from traffic cases and juvenile court to complex real estate issues and capital murder. By focusing 100% of our expertise on preparing cases and clients we can deliver better outcomes … and a better experience every step of the way.

Smart, fair and easy to work with

Despite the caliber of expertise, our attorneys are approachable, down-to-earth and unfailingly civil—during preparation and in court. And while we don’t charge more than other local-area practices, we do cover more ground for those legal fees. By pairing new technology with our depth of experience, we accelerate the process to help clients efficiently resolve a wide range of legal challenges.

Our Practice Areas

Recent Notable Cases

Albemarle Circuit Court Horse Racing Trust Litigation

Represented members of the Foxfield Racing Association, Inc. in resolving a dispute over the future of the races and development of the properties held by the Association.

Federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Challenged the government’s unconstitutional search of a litigant’s home and property based on the single click of an internet link, sparking a 100-page dissent and gaining international attention of internet civil liberties groups in United States v Bosyk.

Multi-Million Dollar Land Acquisition

Represented non-profit in multi-million dollar land acquisition and negotiated with municipality to ensure affordable housing remained in place for hundreds of families.

Six-figure Personal Injury Claim

Obtained a defense verdict on a six-figure personal injury claim after conclusion of the Plaintiff’s evidence during a motion to strike.

Trade Secrets Matter

Obtained a dismissal of an injunction and complaint for damages of a trade secrets matter.

Virginia Court of Appeals: Commonwealth v. Spell

Successfully appealed a jury verdict finding a client guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor resulting in reversal and dismissal of the indictment in Commonwealth v Spell.

Virginia Supreme Court: Chacey v. Garvey

In reversing the trial court’s award of attorney’s fees, attorneys of Ashwell & Ashwell set aside a six figure sum which resulted in a net positive award for their client on remand. Chacey v. Garvey set a legal precedent that for attorney’s fees to be recoverable, the General Assembly must clearly, precisely and unambiguously declare its intention to do so. This precedent-setting case prompted the Virginia General Assembly to act by clarifying the statute at issue.

Virginia Supreme Court: Shepherd v. Conde

Represented clients in precedent establishing case of Shepherd v Conde, clarifying the powers under the Virginia Property Owner’s Association Act.

Virginia Supreme Court: Weatherholt v. Commonwealth

Argued against a defendant’s denial of his Sixth Amendment right to counsel after the suspension of trial counsel during critical stages of the prosecution in Weatherholt v. Commonwealth.