About Jennifer
Jennifer L. Ashley: Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney in Waukegan, Illinois
Attorney Jennifer L. Ashley is a dedicated advocate for her clients with over two decades of experience in personal injury and wrongful death law. She has secured substantial compensation on behalf of injured individuals through her work at Salvi, Schostok & Prichard P.C., where she was named partner in 2014. Her expertise encompasses complex cases involving car accidents, premises liability, and product liability.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Wrongful Death Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Premises Liability Claims
- Medical Malpractice Cases
- Product Liability Claims
- Civil Rights Violations
- Safety Standards Violations
- Products Liability Law
Awards and Recognitions
- Selected as Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Chicago (2026)
- Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2016
- Named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers and the Top 50 Female Super Lawyers in Illinois for the past ten years
Jennifer Ashley is a member of the Jefferson Inn of Courts and sits on the board of the Lake County Bar Foundation. She has been recognized by Law Bulletin Media as one of the Leading Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation every year since 2016.
Education & Credentials
- Law School: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, United States
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
- Admitted to Practice in the State of Illinois and throughout the United States
- Member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
- Member of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
- Member of the Chicago-Kent College of Law Trial Advocacy Certification Program, which includes winning numerous awards including CALI Awards for highest grade in three classes and serving as a teaching assistant for Criminal Law
- Served as an arbitrator in Cook and Lake Counties on municipal cases with two other lawyers
- Formerly served as a coach for the Chicago-Kent College of Law Trial Team, which competed at national competitions
Firms
Jennifer Ashley has been part of Salvi, Schostok & Prichard P.C., since 2012 and was named a partner in 2014. Her firm is committed to advocating for the rights of their clients through the representation of individuals who have suffered harm due to negligence or malpractice.
Pro Bono Work
Jennifer Ashley regularly volunteers her time at Prairie State Legal Services, where she provides pro bono legal services to those who are unable to afford an attorney. Her work with this organization has included representing individuals in civil rights violations cases and safety standards violations claims.
Her approach to law is both empathetic and strategic, focusing on creating a strong defense for her clients while seeking fair and just resolutions to their legal challenges. Jennifer Ashley brings over two decades of experience to her practice, offering clients the comprehensive representation they need in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases.
