Ashton A. Handley

Ashton A. Handley is an Oklahoma trial lawyer at The Handley Law Center, representing clients in high-asset divorce, family law disputes, criminal defense law, personal injury, energy law, and civil litigation. His family practice includes complex financial issues, custody concerns, and other contested matters. He also defends people accused of DUI, drug trafficking, and additional criminal offenses. His approach combines detailed preparation, practical advice, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy tailored to each client’s legal needs and objectives.

Ashton earned his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2008. Since entering practice, he has served hundreds of clients throughout Oklahoma and developed broad experience in contested proceedings. His legal training supports a careful understanding of evidence, procedure, negotiation, and trial strategy. He is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and applies his education to matters involving families, injured individuals, criminal defendants, and business-related disputes with care.

Ashton is active in several professional organizations, including the Oklahoma Bar Association, Canadian County Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Oklahoma Association for Justice, and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a fellow of the Oklahoma Bar Foundation. His leadership experience includes serving as a past president of the Canadian County Bar Association and participating in advisory and outreach roles within state and national legal groups nationwide.

Ashton A. Handley has received recognition from legal organizations for his work in trial advocacy, family law, and DUI defense. The National Trial Lawyers named him among Oklahoma’s Top 40 Under 40 and later included him among the state’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He also maintains a strong professional rating and continues to provide focused representation for clients facing serious disputes, criminal allegations, injuries, and major family transitions across Oklahoma.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Handley Law Center
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Canadian County Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Oklahoma Association for Justice
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• The University of Tulsa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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