When the stakes are high, you need attorneys who fight with precision and purpose. Ashford & Sterling has recovered over $500 million for our clients across personal injury, criminal defense, and complex litigation.
Founded in 1998 by partners Victoria Ashford and Robert Sterling, our firm was built on a singular principle: every client deserves counsel that is as thorough as it is tenacious.
Today, Ashford & Sterling is a team of 18 attorneys serving clients throughout California. We combine big-firm resources with the personal attention and accessibility of a boutique practice. When you retain our firm, you work directly with senior attorneys — not junior associates learning on your case.
Honest counsel, even when the truth is hard.
Your goals drive every strategy we pursue.
We prepare every case as if it's going to trial.
Over $500M recovered for our clients.
Strategic representation across a wide range of legal matters, from high-stakes litigation to sensitive family law.
Catastrophic injuries, auto accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. We fight for maximum compensation.
Schedule ConsultationDUI, felonies, white-collar crime, and federal charges. Protecting your rights and your future at every stage.
Schedule ConsultationDivorce, custody, support, and adoption. Compassionate counsel during life's most challenging transitions.
Schedule ConsultationContract disputes, partnership conflicts, intellectual property, and commercial fraud. Protecting your enterprise.
Schedule ConsultationWills, trusts, probate, and asset protection. Securing your legacy and your family's financial future.
Schedule ConsultationWrongful termination, discrimination, wage disputes, and harassment. Holding employers accountable.
Schedule ConsultationOur partners bring decades of courtroom experience and a track record that speaks for itself.
Former federal prosecutor. Specializes in personal injury and medical malpractice. Named to Super Lawyers every year since 2010.
30+ years in criminal defense and business litigation. Has tried over 200 cases to verdict with a 96% success rate.
Award-winning family law attorney. Known for her strategic approach to complex custody and high-net-worth divorce cases.
A selection of notable outcomes achieved for our clients. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
After my accident, I felt completely overwhelmed. Victoria Ashford took my case and handled everything with such professionalism and care. The settlement they secured changed my family's life.
Robert Sterling is the attorney you want in your corner when your future is on the line. He dismantled the prosecution's case methodically and secured a complete acquittal. Extraordinary.
Going through a divorce was the hardest thing I've ever done. Diana Reyes was not only a brilliant strategist but genuinely empathetic. She protected my interests and my children's wellbeing throughout.
Personal injury cases are handled on contingency. You owe nothing unless we recover for you.
Your case is handled by senior attorneys, not passed off to paralegals or junior staff.
We return every call within 4 hours. You will never feel left in the dark about your case.
We prepare every case for trial. Insurance companies know it, and that's why they settle for more.
All consultations are free and confidential. We'll review your case and advise you on your legal options with no obligation.
One Market Plaza, Suite 3600
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 555-0234
info@ashfordsterling.com
Mon–Fri: 8:30am – 6:00pm
Sat: By appointment
24/7 for emergencies
Tell us about your situation. All information is kept strictly confidential.