Thomas Ashton

Tom went above and beyond for us and dug us out of a really awful situation. I couldn't be more appreciative of his help.

- Erika J.

Family Law Shaped My Life and My Purpose

Family law has significantly affected my life almost from the beginning, and from an early age, I knew that I wanted to help people navigate this extremely complex and consequential period of their lives.

Over my career, I’ve seen countless family law cases. I regularly meet clients at their lowest point and help provide them with clarity, confidence, and direction.

While in law school, I observed hundreds of custody, support, juvenile, and domestic criminal cases. After graduating, part of my practice at my first job involved managing much of the firm’s family law docket.

I quickly learned that one of the best ways to help my clients prepare for divorce was to encourage them to align their thoughts, words, and actions with a strategy designed to accomplish their goals — and to begin preparing from day one to meet those objectives.

Going through a divorce and custody negotiations myself truly opened my eyes to the emotional, financial, and logistical challenges that every divorcing parent faces.

At the end of the day, my goal is to reduce my clients’ fear of the unknown and clear away the mental “clutter” of unanswered legal and procedural questions.

For most people, having a clear plan in place improves decision-making and makes the entire process far less overwhelming.

Sometimes that plan takes the form of a prenuptial agreement.
Sometimes it’s a custody agreement.
And sometimes, it’s a traditional divorce.

Thomas Ashton
  • National Trial Advocacy College, University of Virginia, 2008
  • Inns of Court local chapter member
  • T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, Juris Doctor, Law, 2002 – 2005
  • Hampden-Sydney College, B.A, Political Science, 1998 – 2002
    • Activities and societies: Varsity Soccer
    • Graduated cum laude, 4-year Varsity letterman in Soccer,
      Bert Miller Leadership Award Winner, Varsity Tennis team manager,
      Inducted in National Political Science Honors Society
  • Worked with the U.S. Air Force to prevent “international incidents,” securing extraordinary remedies from the Pentagon to help more than 200 civilian contractors keep their jobs.
  • Secured a rescission on appeal of a separation and property settlement agreement on behalf of a non-English speaker whose husband coerced her into signing it by threatening deportation back to her home country.
  • Several published and unpublished appellate decisions in Virginia and federal courts, including the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • FY17 Outstanding Civilian of the Year in Operational Contracting, issued by the United States Air Force – 366 CONS, Dec 2017.
  • 366 CONS Sharp Shooter Award, issued by the United States Air Force – 366 CONS, Jan 2017.

The Right Advocate At The Right Time

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Awards & Honors Received

600

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Cases Handled

1500

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People Helped
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