Practice areas: Family Law
Licensed in Kentucky since: 2016
Education: Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2025 - 2026 Sexton Law
2510 Dixie HwySecond Floor
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 Phone: 859-331-0180 Email: Ashley Sexton Visit website
I believe what sets me apart is my ability to be both sensitive and strong.
Some have described me as a “pitbull.” I prefer “mother bear.” I care deeply about what my clients are going through, and I am fiercely protective of their children, their stability, and their future. Family law isn’t just about statutes and courtrooms — it’s about real people navigating life-changing moments. My role is to provide both steady empathy and strategic strength.
I am an active member of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association, where I serve as Chair of the Young Lawyers Section, and I also serve on the Kentucky Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Diversity & Inclusion Committee. I am a member of the Academy of Northern Kentucky Collaborative Professionals and a trained mediator, offering families options beyond traditional litigation when appropriate.
Whether negotiating or litigating, my commitment remains the same: protect what matters most and guide my clients forward with clarity and strength.
First Admitted: 2016, Kentucky
Professional Webpage: http://www.ashleysextonlaw.com
Bar / Professional Activity
- Young Lawyers Division Representative, Kentucky Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee Acted to bridge the gap between Young Lawyers Division and law schools with planning introductory events, 2024
- #MATCH Mentor Program, Northern Kentucky Bar Association, 2021
- Board of Directors, Northern Kentucky Bar Association, 2024
- Secretary for the Young Lawyers Section of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association I assisted in planning our local bar activities for Young Lawyers and helped act as liaison with the local law school, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, NKU., 2022
- Chair of the Young Lawyers Section, Northern Kentucky Bar Association In charge of planning Young Lawyers events for our Section of the Bar, Liaison to Chase Law and various other local groups, 2024
- Chair-Elect of the Young Lawyers Section, Northern Kentucky Bar Association In charge of planning Young Lawyers events for our Section of the Bar, Liaison to Chase Law and various other local groups, 2023
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- 2023-CA-0443-MR, Appellate Win Reversing the Trial Court for a Custody Modification, 2023
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Mediation Training through Northern Kentucky Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 2024
- Collaborative Law Training for Divorce, 2019
Pro bono / Community Service
- Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
- Guardian Ad Litem work for Boone and Campbell Counties for Dependency, Neglect, and Abuse cases
- Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers
Educational Background
- Eastern Kentucky University, English Literature Bachelor of Arts Honors Program Barristers Society Mock Trial Judicial Committee, 2007-2011
Honors
- I raised over 11,200 pounds worth of donations for our local food banks through the Legal Food Frenzy Campaign, Solo Division Champion, Legal Food Frenzy, Kentucky Bar Association, 2023
- Saluting and applauding young professionals ages 40 and under for significant professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership, and community impact, the NGLAs celebrate talented young leaders throughout the Northern Kentucky Metro region. Additionally, the awards recognize the impact that former NGLA finalists and award recipients make daily throughout the region., NKYP Next Generation Leadership Award for Professional Services, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2024
Office location for Ashley Sexton
2510 Dixie Hwy
Second Floor
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2025 - 2026