ASHLEY SHELDON
Ashley is a litigation paralegal and investigator who specializes in legal writing, case investigation, and discovery organization, with a distinctive background in forensic psychology and mental health care. She brings meticulous attention to detail to every stage of a case — from organizing discovery and drafting legal documents to preparing evidence for trial.
Cellebrite-certified in digital forensics, she's skilled at extracting and analyzing phone, social media, and call data to build clear, presentation-ready findings that hold up under scrutiny. Her understanding of how the legal system and mental health intersect gives her a sharper, more empathetic eye across sensitive and high-acuity cases. Comfortable coordinating with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and outside agencies alike, Ashley thrives in high-pressure environments, combining strong investigative instincts with clear written and verbal communication to drive case strategy from discovery through trial preparation.
Practice Areas
+ Legal Writing & Drafting
+ Case Investigation
+ Discovery Organization (eDiscovery)
+ Forensic Psychology
+ Legal Analysis
+ Investigative Research
+ E-Filing
+ Criminal Defense Case Support
Areas of Expertise
+ Trial & Court Hearing Preparation
+ Digital Forensics (Cellebrite-certified data extraction & review)
+ Written & Verbal Communication
+ Witness & Client Rapport Development
+ Mental Health Care & the Legal System
+ High-Stress Case Management
Education & Training
+ M.S., Criminal Justice — emphasis in Forensic Psychology,
Liberty University, May 2022 (4.0 GPA, Honors)
+ B.A., Psychology, Minor in Sociology, Alverno College, December 2020
Professional Experience
+ Litigation Paralegal, Lobo Law LLC — Criminal Defense,
Las Vegas, NV (2025–2026)
+ Paralegal Specialist, U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia
(2023–2025)
+ Mental Health Professional, Waukesha County Jail (2022–2023)
+ Client Services Specialist & Investigator, Ahmad & Associates
Criminal Defense Firm
+ Intern, Wisconsin Forensic Psychology Services — Conditional
Release & Opening Avenues to Re-entry Success Program
(Sep–Nov 2020)
+ Intern, Law Office of Christopher J. Cherella, Attorney at Law
(Jan–May 2020)
Notable Achievements
+ Completed a Master's in Criminal Justice with a 4.0 GPA and Honors
+ Cellebrite-certified in digital forensics, including phone and
social media data extraction for case evidence
+ Coordinated directly with federal agencies (FBI, USMS, DEA, DHS)
on warrants, subpoenas, and discovery production
+ Supported trial preparation and courtroom proceedings on
high-profile homicide and child abuse cases
+ Completed a Wrongful Conviction / Human Rights Abroad program with
the Innocence Project in London, observing trials and studying
cross-examination and international legal systems