Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in FAYETTEVILLE Area

Whitfield has defended over a thousand criminal cases and goes to trial several times a month.. While in law school in Fayetteville, Whitfield was President of the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies and founder of the Criminal Law Society and a member of the International Law Society, the Christian Legal Society, and the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. Whitfield also obtained prestigious externships, working for the Honorable Judge Chadd Mason in the Circuit Court of Washington and Madison Counties and Congressman Steve Womack in Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District.Whitfield grew up in Marion, Arkansas and made his way to NWA after attending undergraduate at the University of Central Arkansas where he majored in International Trade Economics with a double minor in German and International Studies. While at UCA Whitfield accepted scholarships which allowed him to study abroad in Germany and Canada, he also worked as an intern for the Department of State at the United States Embassy to Greece in Athens.

When it comes time to choosing your lawyer, you will likely seek to work with someone who is experienced, has a track record for success and is a trusted source for legal representation. The Law Office of George B. Morton, P.A., wants your choice to be a simple one. The firm pledges to provide the following services:. Attorney George (Bo) Morton brings more than 17 years of experience to clients in Fayetteville and throughout northwest Arkansas. He is a native of Fayetteville and has family has roots in the area running back to 1850. He is also a former U.S. Marine who served in Vietnam and during Desert Storm and Desert Shield.. His firm is dedicated to representing clients in criminal defense. Client service is of the utmost importance to Mr. Morton, and he continuously makes certain that his clients' needs are met. You can expect strong advocacy, diligence and honesty when you with Mr. Morton.. In criminal law matters, Mr. Morton is a skilled negotiator and an experienced litigator who is never afraid to take your case to trial to get the results you need. He will take time to help educate you about the legal issues involved in your case and the options that you have to choose from. He will provide you with all the tools necessary to make an informed decision. Additionally, Mr. Morton often consults with professionals such as physicians, psychologists, social workers, teachers, parents and even other lawyers to help with your case.

Thomas Odom is a third generation attorney and joined his father and grandfather at the Odom Law Firm in the Spring of 2017. For over thirty years, the Odom Law Firm has concentrated on personal injury representation. Thomas has expanded the practice to include both domestic and criminal law matters. He represents clients in a variety of family law matters from adoptions to contested divorces. He also handles criminal matters ranging from speeding tickets to felony charges.

Sarah Sparkman is a former prosecutor, skilled trial attorney, and fierce advocate. She has personally handled more than 8,000 criminal and traffic cases in Arkansas District Courts and uses that experience to help people who have been charged with DWI, drug violations, domestic violence and other criminal and traffic matters.. In addition to her vast criminal law experience, Sarah has a history of fighting for those who have the odds stacked against them. She has fought against big banks in court (and won), she has fought against landlords who try to illegally evict their tenants (and won), and she has fought against corporations trying to illegally freeze bank accounts (and won). Although no attorney can guarantee the outcome of a case, Sarah has the experience, tenacity, and skills to navigate difficult situations for her clients.. Hiring an attorney is an investment of time, money, and trust, and Sarah takes her responsibility to her clients seriously. Sarah provides zealous representation and individual attention to each of her clients so that together, they can reach the best resolution possible.

Michael P. Dunagan graduated with a degree in law from the University of Tulsa in 1986. He also attended the University of Oklahoma where he earned a degree in Economics.Licensed in both Arkansas and Oklahoma, he practices in both states, focusing primarily on Northwest Arkansas, the River Valley, and Eastern Oklahoma.A prosecutor from 1995 to 2003 for the Sixteenth District of Oklahoma, Dunagan tried numerous felony cases including homicide, drug crimes and other felonies. A member of the Arkansas Bar Association and the Oklahoma Bar Association, he has served as Bar President of LeFlore County, Oklahoma.In private practice, he now concentrates in criminal law including felonies, misdemeanors, drug possession, assault, battery, sex crimes, and  DWI/DUI. Michael Dunagan focuses on your individual concerns and takes the time to get to know you and your situation. His clients trust him to be honest, fair and to work hard for results. Call or email today for an appointment to learn how he can help you. Your first visit is free.

Matthew Benson joined wh Law in 2019. Matthew is a native Arkansan, raised in Yell County. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and received his law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Matthew began his legal career with the United States Department of Justice as a law clerk with the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, helping to prosecute federal crimes. After completing his clerkship, he took a position with the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, where he spent nearly every day in court. Matthew left the prosecutor’s office for private practice in 2016.. He is licensed to practice law in Arkansas state courts. Matthew focuses his practice on domestic and criminal work.. Matthew lives in Fayetteville with his wife, Maggie.

Marianne Hudson graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1989 and began working at the Public Defender’s Office the day after she received her bar results. She served as Chief Deputy for Washington and Madison County and then Managing Attorney for the Northwest Arkansas Conflicts Office, covering Washington, Madison, Benton, Carroll, Sebastian, and Crawford Counties.. She began her legal career in juvenile court, where she represented minors in delinquency, FINS, and dependent-neglect cases. This came to be one of her most rewarding areas of law and continues to be part of her private practice. She later practiced in District Court and Circuit Court where she defended people charged with various types of crimes ranging from Hot Checks to Capital Murder.. Ms. Hudson is a state certified Domestic Relations and Probate Attorney Ad Litem and a state certified Dependent-Neglect Attorney Ad Litem.. She has extensive experience with jury trials and many of her cases resulted in a not guilty verdict, including clients accused of Rape, Battery, and Terroristic Threatening.. Ms. Hudson is also one of the few attorneys in Northwest Arkansas to be state certified to represent people facing the death penalty.

Lisa is a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arkansas. She was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1992 and the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas in 1995. Lisa handled several high profile criminal cases including rape trials, drug trials, and a capital murder trial during her years at the Benton County and Washington County Public Defenders Office.  She later served as a deputy prosecuting attorney for the acclaimed Washington/Madison Drug Court presided over by Judge Mary Ann Gunn.  After over 10 years as a prosecutor, she started a law practice with Judge Gunn and another respected local attorney, Ken Kieklak.  GUNN KIEKLAK DENNIS LLP provides an array of legal services for a holistic but aggressive approach to legal representation. Lisa's practice primarily includes criminal law, divorces, custody matters, and visitation cases. Lisa is a member of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. She served as a board member for the Arkansas Association of Drug Court Professionals Association and an officer on the Board of Directors for the Washington/Madison Counties Friends of the Drug Court Foundation. She is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association, the Washington County Bar Association, and the Benton County Bar Association and the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.  She has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial lawyer in 2015 and 2016 by the National Trial Lawyers.

Kent McLemore graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1989. He practiced criminal defense in the San Francisco Bay Area for several years before returning to Fayetteville. In 1997, McLemore co-founded Buckley, McLemore & Hudson, P.A., which for 20 years provided quality representation to residents of Northwest Arkansas. In 2017, McLemore established McLemore-Law, P.A., a private, solo practice focussed on criminal defense and related legal issues.. McLemore is a former adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law where he taught Trial Advocacy and supervised law students at the U of A Legal Clinic. He has presented to colleagues on a variety of topics, including trial preparation, jury selection and cross-examination.. A trial lawyer since 1990, McLemore has handled some of Northwest Arkansas' most serious, high-profile cases. His extensive experience with murder trials has led him to become one of the few attorneys certified by the State to defend those facing the death penalty.  Over the years McLemore has mentored many young attorneys and continues to provide leadership in his field.

I'm proficient in a wide variety of cases and controversies; i.e. family, criminal, & civil law. Plus estate plaining & probate. Sometimes helping people is as esey as a phone call with helpful advice, but more often we get to know each other much better throught the course of my , the first step is picking up the phone. Don't be afraid to give me a call today. if you've found yourself with any legal issues or questions. I'm happy to help!

I am an experienced trial attorney who represents clients in the areas of criminal defense and domestic relations. I have represented approximately 1,000 clients facing criminal charges in the State of Arkansas. I have defended 11 criminal jury trials and numerous bench trials. Some of those clients received not guilty verdicts on charges including Murder in the First Degree, Rape, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Commercial Burglary, Battery in the Second Degree, and DWI.

I am an experienced trial attorney who has handled over a thousand criminal cases ranging from Capital Murder to Shoplifting. I have received not guilty verdicts in recent trials where my clients were charged with Murder in the Second Degree, Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Rape.. I have tried cases in Circuit, District, and Juvenile Courts. This extensive experience will allow me to provide you with efficient and effective representation in all types of legal matters including criminal defense and family and civil issues. While I am a passionate negotiator and skilled trial attorney, I also have a reputation among my former clients as an attorney who really listens and truly wants to help during what can often be a a difficult and confusing time.. I have attended advanced training seminars on DWI and DWI-Drug defense, Sex Assault cases, Drug charges, and Fourth Amendment issues such as illegal stops and searches, and I am one of the few attorneys certified by the State of Arkansas to sit at the defense table in a Capital Murder trial. I am a current member and a former board member of the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and have received both the President's Award and a Recognition for Service Award from that organization.

I am a  former Benton County Deputy Prosecutor. In my time as a prosecutor I had numerous jury trials involving many different types of crimes. In my time there I handled everything from misdemeanors to felonies, including being the Gun Violence Prosecutor. I was involved in the first Grand Jury in Benton County in over 20 years.. I was born and raised in Crawford County, Arkansas, attending the sprawling Cedarville High School.. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, in CommunicationI obtainedmy Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville in December of 2004, after finishing Law School early.. I am member of the Washington and Benton County Bar Associations, the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Inns of Court, Phi Alpha Deltal Legal Fraternity, admitted to practice in both the Eastern and Western District Federal Courts and regularly practice Washington, Benton, Sebastian and Crawford County.

I am a trial lawyer in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Before moving to private practice,  I spent over 5 years as a Washington County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney prosecuting felonies, misdemeanors, and conducting civil asset forfeitures.  During that time, I conducted numerous jury trials in cases ranging from murder and robbery, to sex assault and other crimes.. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Columbia College, graduating magna cum laude.  I went on to earn my Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2007.. I am also a former soldier in the United States Army.  During the Balkan War, I deployed as part of the first NATO ground force ever assembled in history to conduct peacekeeping operations. Because of this, veterans have a special place in my heart.  I am a proud member of the Veterans of Foregin Wars and am honored to serve as counsel to Wings for Our Troops.  This is a local non-profit organization that provides airfare for service personnel stationed around the world to fly home to be with their families.. I am a trial attorney focused on criminal defense and civil litigation.  If you have a legal problem, I can help.

I am a trial attorney in Fayetteville, AR focused on state and federal criminal cases.  I have handled thousands of felony cases and had numerous jury trials, including trials on Death Penalty cases.  I have taught classes on the topic of Criminal Law at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, and I have taught classes for continuing legal education credit to other attorneys in my area of practice.  In 2007 I served as President of the Benton County Bar Association.  I am the former senior trial attorney at the Benton County Prosecuting Attorney's office.   I am a trial lawyer.  My practice is focused on State and Federal Criminal defense and general civil litigation.

I am a private practice attorney who entered the profession because I greatly enjoy helping people.  As an attorney, I can honestly say that I care about about my clients than my bottom line.  I work mainly in criminal defense and family law--especially divorce and child custody.  When someone comes to me with a problem, there is no greater satisfaction than solving it for them.. Aside from my practice, I enjoy hiking, nature, running, guns, and hunting.

Erwin Davis has 40 years of criminal law experience and defended roughly 1,000 felony cases. Erwin graduated the University of Arkansas in '67 and 71. The Davis law office is conveniently located inbetween all 3 county courthouses in Washington County.. Excellent trial record and dismissal before record. Call for further details.

Chloe Roane is a criminal defense attorney working in Northwest Arkansas. She primarily focuses on criminal defense and related matters such as early termination of probation, and sealing criminal records.. Chloe is a cum laude graduate of the Univeristy of Arkansas School of Law. At the University of Arkansas School of Law, Chloe earned a Criminal Law Certificate, and participated in the Advanced Criminal Defense Clinic.

Charlcee Small manages the firm’s criminal defense practice. She focuses exclusively on criminal defense, representing clients who have been accused of felonies, misdemeanors, traffic offenses and juvenile offenders, including post-conviction relief. She brings substantial experience to the firm, having worked in the criminal justice system exclusively since law school.. Charlcee began her career at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Arkansas, drafting briefs presented to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the federal government. To gain more litigation experience, Charlcee left the federal government for a position with the State of Arkansas as a deputy prosecuting attorney with the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office in Bentonville. During her three years as a prosecutor, she tried over 500 cases involving both criminal and traffic matters.. Prior to attending law school, Charlcee attended the University of Arkansas, graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. In May 2011, Charlcee received her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law. While in law school, she worked in the Juvenile Criminal Defense Clinic, representing youth charged with criminal violations in front of Judge Stacey Zimmerman in Washington County Circuit Court, Division 3. She also served as a judicial intern for Washington County Circuit Court Judge Kim Smith and as an extern with the U.S. Department of Justice.. Charlcee is licensed to practice law in Arkansas. She is also admitted to practice in the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas U.S. District Courts. She is an active member of the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (“AACDL”). Charlcee has been quoted in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.. Originally from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Charlcee moved to Fayetteville when she was 18 to attend college and has lived in the NWA area since 2004. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, attending Razorback sporting events and entertaining friends and family.

Born in Norman, Oklahoma (“Boomer Sooner”); admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1996; serving the legal needs of Northwest Arkansas since 1996.. Education: Juris Doctor, 1996, University of Arkansas School of Law (“go Hogs”); Bachelor of Arts, 1993, University of Arkansas; graduate of National Criminal Defense College (NCDC), 1998, Mercer Law School.. Member: Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Languages: English and Spanish.. Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Automobile Accident/Injury.. Personal: I am the proud husband of Julie Joyce and father of Manny, Gabby, and Charly. By God’s grace, I seek to follow Jesus; I love to worship the Lord through music and singing; I love futbol, a.k.a. “soccer”; and I love serving my clients with all my heart.

Angela Hyde worked as a prosecuting attorney in Northwest Arkansas for many years, where she prosecuted cases in Washington County Circuit Court, Fayetteville District Court, Springdale District Court, Elkins District Court, and Prairie Grove District Court, among others. She has an intimate and extensive knowledge of criminal law and the procedures that prosecutors and law enforcement officers use to try to convict people of criminal charges. Angela has spent many hours in the courtroom negotiating and trying criminal cases. Using this courtroom experience, she fights vehemently for her clients at Norwood & Norwood, P.A.. Doug Norwood hand-picked Angela to be on the Norwood & Norwood, P.A. felony, DWI, and criminal defense legal team after several years of observing her skills as a prosecuting attorney. Angela agreed to join the law firm partially because, while serving as a prosecutor and dealing with Norwood & Norwood, P.A. on hundreds of cases, she admired how hard the firm fought for their clients.. Angela earned her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas and continued her post-graduate education by earning a law degree from the University Of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville. While in law school, Angela began working with the Innocence Project and continued to do so after graduation. Angela remains active in the Washington County and Benton County bar associations, including serving as a guest speaker at a DWI seminar. She maintains her memberships in the Arkansas Bar Association and Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. While a native of Searcy, Arkansas, Angela has lived in Northwest Arkansas since 2001. She enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing in her garden, and continuing to cheer for the Razorbacks.

Analytical and detail-oriented trial attorney with nearly two decades of experience in multiple legal environments, practicing in a broad spectrum of legal areas, including prosecution, criminal defense, student conduct hearings, civil litigation, government legislation, and healthcare investigations, advising individuals, students, business leaders, and government entities. Partner at Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik & Rozzell, PLLC. Practices out of the Fayetteville office. Handles matters for plaintiff or defendant in state and federal courts.