Experience

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  The Law Office of Nina Salarno Ashford

  • 11400 Atwood Road Auburn, CA 95603

  • Attorney at Law

    • Mar 2002 - Present
    • 11400 Atwood Road Auburn, CA 95603

    After the murder of her oldest sister in 1979, Nina Salarno Ashford became an activist for crime victims, law enforcement and the law. Since 2002 she has been using her extensive trial experience to protect the rights of the most vulnerable in our society and to advocate in all areas of practice. Prior to entering private practice, Nina served as the first director of California's Office of Victim Services under then Attorney general Bill Lockyer and before that, as prosecutor for Tulare, Placer and Sacramento counties. Her various responsibilities included handling all sexual assault cases, coordinating the Sexual Response Team and specializing in domestic violence cases. She never lost a case as prosecutor. She is an executive board member of Crime Victims United of California and in 2008 helped co-write and pass California's Victims' Bill of Rights (Marsy's Law). Nina lectures at seminars throughout the country ans is a well-known leader in her community. She is an aggressive and caring advocate for all those she represents. Her staff is compassionate and are devoted to all they serve.

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  Sacramento County

  • Domestic Violence Attorney

    • 1995 - 1999

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  Placer County

  • Sexual Assault Attorney

    • 1994 - 1995

    Responsible for for all sexual assault cases and coordination of the Multiple Disciplinary Interview Center and Sexual Assault Response Team.