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NEBRASKA CRIMINAL LAW & DUI EXPERIENCE MATTERS
JOHN HAS ALMOST TWO DECADES OF CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE EXPERIENCE IN NEBRASKA
Countless Success Stories
John has consistently achieved success at every level of the Nebraska legal system. Notably, he secured a groundbreaking victory in 2015 before the Nebraska Supreme Court, which resulted in a landmark change to sentencing law, and reduced his client's sentence by 10 years. From traffic cases to homicide and sexual assault, John's extensive trial experience has led to countless victories, demonstrating his dedication and expertise in the courtroom.
GENERATIONS OF SERVICE TO NEBRASKA
John’s great-grandfather, W. Otto Swanson, was regarded as one of the most influential Omahans of his era. In 1939, he helped more than 500 Jews escape Nazi Germany by securing their passage through Sweden to the United States. He also broke barriers in the 1930s by hiring minorities and Jewish employees at his Nebraska Clothing Company, at a time when many downtown businesses refused to do so.
John's Grandfather, Don Ashford, flew 60 missions over Germany in WWII including on D-Day for Nebraska's own Aksarben Knights.
John Ashford's father, Brad Ashford, served 16 years in the Nebraska Legislature and later in the US Congress. His contributions include the Qwest Center, saving Joslyn Castle, MECA, the Contagious Disease Center at Neb. Med., the runway refurbishment of Offut Air Force base, the deciding vote on the "blue dot", the first Brady Bill to pass a state legislature, and enumerable other contributions.
John's Uncle, Judge W. Mark Ashford served the County and District Courts in Nebraska. He founded the Douglas County Veterans Court. John worked with his Uncle to bring together stakeholders and successfully start and grow the first Veterans Court in Nebraska.