Ashley Ackerman has joined Yaffa & Associates as an associate. She will apply her experience as an assistant state attorney advocating for children and victims of domestic violenceas clients navigate complex issues that arise during a divorce.

“Ashley is sympathetic to families going through difficult times,” said Doreen Yaffa, the firm’s founder. “Many of her domestic violence victims were also going through a separation from their spouse. ”

While studying at Barry University School of Law, Ackerman was a teaching assistant for legal research and writing, and a research assistant for her children and family law professor. She worked as a guardian ad litem, where she advocated for children who were abused or neglected. Ackerman became a certified legal intern, representing indigent youths in juvenile delinquent matters. She graduated with a concentration in children and family law.

“I have always had a passion for advocating for victims of domestic violence and children who are caught in the middle,” Ackerman said. “I am excited to bring my experience to Yaffa& Associates and assist families going through one of the hardest times in their lives. Dealing with divorce is not easy, but I hope to bear the burden for our clients and help them see it through.”

In her eight yearsin the state attorney’s office for the15th Judicial Circuit, Ackerman handled over 60 jury trials. Cases ranged from domestic battery to attempted murder.She was awarded the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Special Commendation Medal for her work on the Sober Homes Task Force.

Ackerman is a member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Palm Beach County Bar Association and the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in education.

ABOUT YAFFA & ASSOCIATES

Yaffa& Associates is a prominent South Florida marital and family law firm serving clients for divorce litigation, prenuptial agreements, child support, annulments and more with an emphasis on the collaborative family process to minimize the emotional and financial strain a standard divorce can have. The firm is located in Boca Raton, Fla. For more information, visit yaffapa.com.