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William D. Ashwell

William D. Ashwell

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  • Virginia
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William D. Ashwell is a career litigator and advocate who has built a regional and statewide reputation for assisting clients in the most serious of situations and in high profile matters. A native of Warrenton, Mr. Ashwell has solidified himself as a leader in the field of civil and criminal litigation and beyond. A steadfast believer in giving back to the community, Mr. Ashwell balances his time between his family and giving back to the community that he calls home. A graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and the University of Dayton School of Law, Mr. Ashwell serves Northern Virginia, Piedmont region, and clients statewide, continuing to be a staple of the courtroom. Mr. Ashwell has also represented clients in criminal and civil matters internationally, including in England and the United Kingdom.

Reported Cases

• Chacey v. Garvey, 781 S.E.2d 357, (2015).
• Shepherd v. Conde, 797 S.E.2d 750 (2017)
• United States v. Bosyk, 933 F.3d 319 (4th Cir. 2019), cert denied, 140 S. Ct. 1124 (U.S. Feb. 24, 2020)(No. 19-860), 2019.
• Weatherholt v. Commonwealth, 839 S.E.2d 492 (2020).
• Spell v. Commonwealth, 851 S.E.2d 83 (2020)
• St. John v. Thompson, 854 S.E.2d 648 (2021)
• Stafford Cnty. Bd. of Zoning Appeals v. Grove, 905 S.E.2d 140 (2024).

Unpublished Cases

• Bd. of Supervisors v. Long, 2023 Va. App. LEXIS 547 * | 2023 WL 5207304 (2023)
• Kamga v. Commonwealth, 2024 Va. App. LEXIS 11 * | 2024 WL 157539 (2024)
• Ahmed v Imperial Auto, LLC, 2024 Va. App. LEXIS 181 * | 2024 WL 1381766 (2024)
• Renberg v. Renberg, 2024 Va. App. LEXIS 234 * | 2024 WL 1724034 (2024)

Pro-Bono Activities
• Fauquier SPCA, Board Member
• Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, Board Member
• Mental Health Association of Fauquier County, Board Member
• St. James Episcopal School Board, Board Member
• Partnership for Warrenton, Past Board Member
• Ducks Unlimited, Blue Ridge Chapter, Chairman
• Fauquier Chamber of Commerce, Past Board Member
• Experience Old Town Warrenton, Past Board Member

Education
University of Dayton School of Law
J.D. (2012)
Honors: Moot Court team Member 2010-2011
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Hampden-Sydney College
B.A. (2008) | Major: English
Activities: Varsity Lacrosse
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Professional Associations
Virginia State Bar
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
Virginia State Bar
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4th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
DUI & DWI
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC
Contact & Map
Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC
21 Culpeper Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Telephone: (540) 991-9100
Fax: (540) 991-9101
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC
139 W. Davis Street
Suite 200
Culpeper, VA 22701
Telephone: (540) 991-9102
Fax: (540) 991-9101
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed