About Bickel Firm

Ashley graduated from The Johns Hopkins University in 2001 with a double major in English and Writing Seminars. After graduation from undergraduate, Ashley went to Duke Law School where she graduated in 2004. Ashley has always been interested in family law which started with a summer internship with a solo practitioner of family law in Connecticut after her second year in law school and continued post-graduation with two years of clerking for the Judges in the Family Court of Sussex County. After her clerkship, Ashley joined The Law Office of Edward C. Gill, P.A. where she began her private practice in family law and education law. She spent almost six years representing parents whose children were in the custody of the State of Delaware which provided her insight into the various service providers in Delaware and has given her invaluable knowledge for her current criminal and civil practice. After seven years with The Law Office of Edward C. Gill, P.A., Ashley spent almost ten years as the managing attorney of the Georgetown office of Gonser and Gonser, P.A. where she expanded her family law practice to include criminal defense of both juveniles and adults in Family Court and where she added the specialty of Assisted Reproductive Technology (“ART”) litigation. After seventeen years in private practice, Ashley decided to open her own family-focused firm to support individuals in all matters in Family Court and throughout the most difficult times of their lives. She is delighted with the dedication, compassion and work ethic of the members of her firm and hopes to use this opportunity to mentor new attorneys in a field of law she loves. In her free time, Ashley spends time at Kal-El Crossfit, in nature with her family and at home relaxing with her ever-supportive husband and adorable children.

Zach is a devoted family law attorney, whose roots are deeply entwined with Delaware, the state of his birth and upbringing. His legal ambitions began at the University of Delaware, where he studied Criminal Justice and Philosophy, graduating in 2006. His interest in family law brought Zach to The Delaware Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2014. Upon graduation, Zach gained invaluable experience and insight as a law clerk in the Sussex County Family Court. Over the subsequent six years, Zach has expanded his practice to cover a broad spectrum of family law matters from custody disputes, child support, and alimony, to protection from abuse cases, guardianship, adoption, termination of parental rights, prenuptial and antenuptial agreements, and criminal matters in the family court for both juveniles and adults. A member of the Delaware Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Terry-Carey Inns of Court, Zach’s commitment extends to the families he serves in Delaware, combining professionalism and compassionate advocacy that defines his approach to family law.

Clara O’Flynn O’Brien completed her undergraduate studies in psychology and art history at the University of Delaware in 2016, after which she spent time working as a realtor and assisting her mother in her mother’s legal practice. Clara then graduated cum laude from Widener University, Delaware Law School in 2023. Upon graduation from law school, Clara was excited to join The Bickel Firm, where she looks forward to learning all aspects of family law, both civil and criminal. Clara looks forward to specializing in Qualified Domestic Relations Orders in order to help divorced parties appropriately divide their retirement assets and to honing an appellate practice. Clara is a dual citizen of the United States and Ireland and in her free time, enjoys hosting events with her significant other and spending time with friends and family.

Kevin is a native to Sussex County. He was raised on a chicken farm in Laurel, DE. His father was a farmer and business owner, and his mother was a nurse. His Poppop was also a local farmer. Kevin graduated from Laurel High School in 2004. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Delaware in 2008. After graduation from undergraduate, Kevin went to Penn State Law School where he graduated in 2011. He began his legal career handling personal injury cases at a local firm. In 2012, Kevin joined the Delaware Department of Justice as a Deputy Attorney General. Over the next 12 years, Kevin prosecuted everything from speeding tickets to homicide cases. The most common cases that Kevin prosecuted were DUIs and fatal collisions. In 2015, Kevin was the recipient of the Delaware Office of Highway Safety Award for Excellence in the Prosecution of Impaired Drivers. Kevin has handled and reviewed thousands of DUI cases. During his tenure with the Department of Justice, Kevin also spent a year as one of the DAGs responsible for child support enforcement. In addition, Kevin was a supervisor in the Misdemeanor Trial Unit. In that position, one of his tasks was to mentor and train prosecutors in how to handle cases. With his many years of litigation experience, Kevin intends on helping the citizens of Delaware with their family law matters as well as criminal defense. In his free time, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle, watching dirt racing (he used to drive a big block modified), hunting, fishing, coaching high school lacrosse and wrestling, restoring cars and motorcycles. If you have any litigation needs, feel free to ask for Kevin.

Born and raised in Delaware, Mia began her career in the legal field in 1989 as the Office Manager for Barros, McNamara & Scanlon in Dover where she assisted the firm partners with all aspects of firm administration. After a career in State government at DNREC and DelDOT, Mia moved to Rehoboth Beach and after owning and operating “Nonna’s”, a small dessert shop on Rehoboth Avenue for three years, re-joined the legal field in 2016 working with Ashley in the field of family law. Mia enjoys helping clients in all aspects of family law, but her passion is guiding clients in their golden years through what can often be a complicated and exhausting process. Mia also especially enjoys assisting clients utilizing Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) to expand their families and providing them individualized attention in order to meet their specific family-building needs. Mia loves living in coastal Delaware and enjoys traveling, the beach, and spending time with family and friends

After graduating from Sussex Central High School, Laine enrolled in the Paralegal Studies Program at the Delaware Technical and Community College. After working as a file clerk with Ashley at a prior law firm, Laine joined Ashley at The Bickel Firm where she is a legal receptionist responsible for being the face of the firm, greeting clients both in person and by phone, opening files, handling office work and once she graduates from her Paralegal Studies Program, The Bickel Firm hopes she will commit to sharing her experience and skill set with the Bickel Firm as a full-time paralegal.

After graduating from University of Delaware with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Julie worked for the Division of Family Services for twenty years as a social worker, supervisor, and administrator. In 2021, Julie was ready for a new career and happened to overhead Ashley talking at the gym about needing a paralegal. After much careful thought and consideration, Julie took the plunge and found her second career where she is able to bring her passion for helping others to the Bickel Firm where she supports youth through the criminal justice system in Family Court, helps adults navigate the services they need to resolve their pending charges in Family Court, and works closely with parents and ex-spouses as they navigate through difficult civil matters in Family Court.

David grew up in the Philadelphia area. He attended the University of Delaware and graduated with a computer science major and economics minor. After college, David moved to Rehoboth Beach and met the love of his life. After twenty years in the restaurant industry, he joined Ashley in her dream to open her own firm. With much hard work and support from family and friends, they turned that dream into a reality. David loves road tripping with Ashley and their two boys.

Kim obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at Cortland, her Master of Legal Studies and Criminal Law from Drexel University, and her Juris Doctorate from the Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. In her free time, Kim enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, and spending time with her family, friends, and Yorkipoo, Raven. Kim interned with the Department of Justice working on adult misdemeanor cases in Family Court. Kim then decided she was more interested in the civil side of family law and has joined the Bickel Firm eager to expend her repertoire of experience in all civil Family Court matters.

Keila was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, but has been living in Delaware since she was seven years old. She learned English quickly and has been speaking both languages since. Throughout her career, she’s translated for Spanish speaking clients in sales, and for the last ten years, in the Law industry. Keila enjoys being able to assist the family members of undocumented minors secure guardianship of these minors, so they have support in their immigration matters and are in safe homes. She is also immeasurably helpful to the rest of the firm in helping us bridge the language barrier in all areas of family law matters and is able to help us give all clients, regardless of first language, get the excellent customer service they deserve.