Ashley R. Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She grew up in Asheville and Statesville. Ms. Smith graduated cum laude from Appalachian State University with a degree in Political Science in 2008. Ms. Smith received her JD from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University.

Prior Work Experience:

In 2011, Ms. Smith started a practice in Raleigh, North Carolina where she quickly developed a repuation as a tenacious litigator who fought for her clients.  In August of 2012 based upon her reputation and success in Raleigh, the Speaks Law Firm recruited Ms. Smith to head their family law division in Wilmington.  Ms. Smith dedicates her practice to Family Law issues.