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ASHLEY D. BARNES
“I have always enjoyed working with people and helping them utilize their strengths. Being a lawyer allows me to empower individuals who are going through some of their toughest times. I hope that every client I meet with walks away feeling that they have been heard, supported, and given the level of representation they sought.”
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Ashley D. Barnes has a social welfare background and has worked in substance abuse, military, and prison settings. Her unique experiences as a social worker have fueled her passion to become a lawyer and advocate for people on a new level.
Advocacy has always been the keystone to Ashley’s practice. She takes a particular interest in aiding those in disadvantaged positions, believing everyone has a story to tell and can succeed.
Prior work with people struggling with substance use problems has informed her legal practice and she takes a holistic approach to tackling her client’s problems.
PRACTICE AREAS
Associate attorney Ashley D. Barnes practices criminal defense and family law.
EDUCATION
- University of Kansas, College of Law, J.D.
- 2020
- University of Kansas, Masters of Social Work
- 2012
- University of Kansas, Bachelors of Social Work
- 2011
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Bar Association
- 2024-Present
- Missouri Bar Association
- 2024-Present
Ashley Barnes is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri.