Ashley Naff joins RL&L with litigation savvy and a client-centered approach.

Prior to joining RL&L, Ashley served as a Deputy District Attorney in California, prosecuting a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony level crimes.  In this role, Ashley conducted numerous jury and bench trials, wrote and argued motions in court, and worked extensively with victims and witnesses.  In 2021, she was recognized for her trial work, and awarded the Robert L. Webb Award for Trial Advocacy.

Ashley is not only an accomplished litigator, but also a compassionate advocate for her clients.  She understands that navigating the legal system can be overwhelming, and she prides herself on ensuring that her clients are informed and supported throughout the legal process.

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2018

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Bachelor of Arts, 2014

Admissions

  • California State Bar
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • State Bar of Arizona

Concentration

Practices

Professional Experience

  • Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, 2019-2023
  • Certified Law Clerk, United States Attorney’s Office, 2017
  • Judicial Intern to Hon. Ethan P. Schulman, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, 2016

Honors & Awards

  • Robert L. Webb Award for Trial Advocacy, Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, 2021
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Criminal Procedure: Adjudication, 2018
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Public Interest and Social Justice Practice, 2018
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Evidence, 2017
  • Witkin Award – Immigration Law, 2017
  • Witkin Award – Employment Discrimination, 2017
  • Regional Finalist at Texas Young Lawyers Association Trial Competition

 

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2018

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Bachelor of Arts, 2014

Admissions

  • California State Bar
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • State Bar of Arizona

Concentration

Practices

Ashley was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona. After living in California for 14 years, she is happy to have returned home to Arizona in 2023. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, traveling, and making pottery.

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2018

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Bachelor of Arts, 2014

Admissions

  • California State Bar
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • State Bar of Arizona

Concentration

Practices

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