Ashley Hurlbert
Ashley Hurlbert, Attorney
Owner/Managing Partner
Ashley was born and raised in Butte and the majority of her family still lives there. After attending Montana State University Billings, playing softball, and earning a bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in Political Science, she made the decision to persue her Juris Doctorate. While completing her first year of law school in Oregon at Willamette College of Law, she gained a love and appreciation for the ocean but also missed her small town roots and familiarity of home. She decided to transfer to the University of North Dakota School of Law where her brother was employed and her sister-in-law was attending medical school. Ashley graduated from UND and built a practice in Dickinson, starting as an associate and making partner in 3 short years. Ashley loved the community as it reminded her of her small town roots but always missed the mountains and nature that she grew up with in Montana.
After starting a family with an amazing husband and three remarkable kids, Ashley fought through a battle with breast cancer. This experience led her to understand that the timing is never going to be right to make a move and sometimes we must just jump in headfirst, to what feels right.
Ashley and her family decided to take the leap and make the move back to Montana. Landing in Missoula, not knowing much about the city besides her high school memories of the inversions and pulp mill smell, she was a bit hesitant but knew that Montana is home and it is all beautiful. After spending 3 years here she has come to realize there couldn’t be a better place to live.
Ashley has again decided to take that leap and start a new practice with Misty Gaubatz. Through her 15 plus years of practicing law, Ashley has developed a desire to meet her clients where they are. Each case is unique, and Ashley strives to facilitate her representation based on the client’s specific situation. There is no one-size-fits-all practice, and Ashley has honed her skills of listening and actually hearing what the client’s end goals are, even when her client may not know that themselves.
Ashley has vast experience trying both criminal and civil cases, zealously advocating for her clients while negotiating, but also, understanding when a client simply needs guidance and assurance while navigating a more amicable process.
Beyond her life as an attorney, Ashley’s main passions are her family, dogs, golf, fishing and taking time to enjoy the amazing surroundings she is so lucky to live in. Some day, after 3 practices for 3 different kids per night, Ashley hopes to be able to spend more time on the amazing golf courses in the Missoula Valley and maybe even play on an old ladies’ basketball or softball team.
Contact Ashley today: 406-830-3060 and Ashley@MyMontanaLawyer.com