Ashley Miles Holtz

Ashley Miles Holtz is a partner at Olivier Miles Holtz in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her practice includes criminal defense, personal injury, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, and estate litigation. She represents clients in contested matters that can involve serious injuries, criminal charges, insurance and compensation issues, or disputes over estates. Her work emphasizes detailed case preparation and courtroom advocacy across both civil and criminal litigation.

Ashley earned a degree in criminal justice from the University of South Dakota and later received her law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law. Her academic background provided a direct foundation for criminal practice and trial work. She began her legal career in criminal defense before expanding into civil litigation, allowing her to develop experience evaluating evidence, preparing witnesses, and presenting disputed matters in court.

Ashley handles cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, criminal defense, and estate disputes. Her experience across civil and criminal matters requires adapting strategy to different burdens of proof, procedural rules, and client objectives. She prepares cases by examining factual records closely and developing legal arguments suited to negotiation, hearings, or trial, depending on the needs and posture of each matter.

Ashley Miles Holtz has received recognition from organizations including The National Trial Lawyers and has been selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Her practice reflects a sustained focus on trial advocacy for individuals facing high-stakes disputes. By combining criminal-defense experience with personal injury and other civil litigation, she helps clients assess legal options, prepare for contested proceedings, and pursue outcomes grounded in the facts and applicable law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Olivier Miles Holtz
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• University of South Dakota School of Law
  law degree
• University of South Dakota
  Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

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