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Ashlea Addamo is a Principal at Leanne Warren & Associates, with a dedicated focus on criminal law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies) from Victoria University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne. Since her admission in 2016, Ashlea has committed her practice exclusively to criminal law, beginning her career at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service before joining her current firm. Ashlea brings considerable experience across a broad spectrum of criminal matters, including sexual offences, homicide, firearm offences, serious driving offences and confiscation proceedings. She regularly appears as a solicitor-advocate in courts throughout Victoria, handling cases in Children’s, Magistrates’, County and Supreme Courts. Her advocacy is marked by thorough forensic analysis and a strong commitment to safeguarding her clients’ interests. In addition to her courtroom work, Ashlea is well regarded for her ability to build effective relationships with clients, barristers and other legal professionals, facilitating seamless collaboration on complex cases. She has also acted as an instructing solicitor in both trial and appellate matters in the County and Supreme Courts, further broadening her expertise across various jurisdictions. Ashlea’s approach is characterised by a passion for achieving the best possible outcomes and a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in serious criminal matters. Her role as Principal at Leanne Warren & Associates reflects her leadership within the firm and continued dedication to the practice of criminal law.

Principal
Leanne Warren & Associates
Jan 2024 - Present • 2 years 10 months

Partner
Leanne Warren & Associates
Nov 2020 - Present • 6 years

Senior Associate
Leanne Warren & Associates
Nov 2019 - Present • 7 years

Associate
Leanne Warren & Associates
Sep 2018 - Present • 8 years 2 months

Criminal Lawyer
Leanne Warren & Associates
May 2016 - Present • 10 years 6 months
Paralegal
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Mar 2016 - May 2016 • 2 months
Barrister's Assistant
Matthew Stirling
May 2014 - Mar 2016 • 1 year 10 months

Practical Legal Training, Law
Leo Cussen Centre for Law
2014 - 2015
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
The University of Melbourne
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies), Legal Studies, General
Victoria University
2008 - 2011
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services