ASHLEY LOVELACE CASE / WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA
If you are following the Ashley Lovelace case, you can read the public update here. If she represented you and you have concerns about your representation, this site helps you find the office to contact and explains what each one can do.
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The public record
Last reviewed September 25, 2026The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office announced theft and receiving stolen property charges against Ashley Lovelace on September 22, 2026. Its release describes allegations involving one former divorce client. This summary is updated manually for people following the case; it is not a live court docket.
TribLive reported that Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Melanie Jones said the county detective bureau received several calls about Ashley Lovelace after news of the charges. The article does not identify the callers. Those calls alone do not establish additional victims, losses, misconduct, or criminal charges.
Read the TribLive reportAccording to detectives, the client retained Lovelace in June 2025 and paid a $2,500 retainer. The client said approximately $97,858 from a November 2025 property sale was to be held in a lawyer trust account during the divorce. Detectives allege the funds were moved from a business account to other accounts in May 2026 and had not been returned. These are allegations, not findings of guilt.
Read the complete official announcementThe charges are allegations. Ashley Lovelace is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The DA lists the case as current. For later developments, check the DA’s case page and the Pennsylvania court case portal. The TribLive report does not establish the number of additional complainants or a total amount for any other alleged losses.
Where to turn
Choose the office that fits your concernThe right place to start depends on what happened to you. Investigators, the attorney disciplinary office, and the Lawyers Fund handle different concerns. The links below take you directly to them.
If you have concerns about money or property entrusted to Lovelace, or firsthand information that may be relevant to the investigation, call Westmoreland County detectives at (724) 830-3287. The District Attorney’s Office is at (724) 830-3949.
County contact informationIf you have concerns about how Lovelace handled your legal matter, file a complaint directly with the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board. This process does not award repayment.
How to file a complaintIf you believe you lost money or property through attorney dishonesty, review the Pennsylvania Fund’s eligibility rules and claim form. The Fund decides whether to make an award.
Review the claim processIf you are affected by the criminal case and want to ask about available support or case communications, call Westmoreland County Victim/Witness Services at (724) 830-3272.
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Official Fund guidanceFormer clients who believe they lost money or property through attorney dishonesty may be able to apply to the Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Security. The Fund decides whether a claim qualifies and whether to make an award. Its process is separate from the criminal case and an attorney conduct complaint.
The Fund says filing is free and a lawyer is not required. If you have not already filed a corresponding disciplinary complaint, include a completed, signed complaint with the claim; the Fund states an exception if the attorney is deceased.
Before you contact an office
If you plan to speak with detectives, file an attorney conduct complaint, or seek reimbursement, prepare a timeline and supporting records first. Follow each office’s instructions about what to submit.
Write a timeline of the representation, payments, requests, and responses you personally recall.
Gather your agreement, invoices, receipts, payment records, and relevant correspondence.
Keep original records secure. Share copies only through the official office’s requested process.
If you need advice about recovering funds, obtaining your file, or protecting an active case, consult an independent Pennsylvania lawyer.
A note before you begin
