Amanda M. Hemley

Amanda M. Hemley is a shareholder at Gravel & Shea PC in Burlington, Vermont. She practices across litigation, emphasizing family law, criminal defense, and plaintiff’s matters. Her work also includes Personal Injury & Products Liability and Mediation. As a former prosecutor, she brings courtroom experience to disputes involving criminal allegations, family relationships, and claims for injuries caused by others.

Hemley completed her legal education at Stetson University College of Law in 2007 and earned a B.S. from Skidmore College in 2001. She is admitted in Florida, the District of Columbia, Vermont, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont. Her education and subsequent trial practice support the analysis of evidence, legal arguments, and procedural questions involved in litigation.

Hemley served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami, representing Florida in more than twenty-five jury trials and dozens of bench trials. She handled matters involving serious mental health concerns and supervised more than sixty incoming Assistant State Attorneys. She also worked closely with hundreds of victims, including domestic violence victims. After entering private practice, she represented clients in personal injury and products liability cases.

Amanda M. Hemley became a shareholder in January 2026. She belongs to the Chittenden County, Vermont, and American Bar Associations and serves on the Foundation Board for Burlington City Arts. Her hands-on approach reflects experience working with people facing difficult legal and emotional circumstances. She combines trial preparation with attention to each client’s situation when addressing family law disputes, criminal defense, and injury litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Gravel & Shea PC
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, Chittenden County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Foundation Board for Burlington City Arts (2019-Present)

Licensed State

• Florida
• District of Columbia
• Vermont

Education

• Skidmore College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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