Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Little Rock Area

We primarily practice criminal defense and personal injury across most of Arkansas.  Every case is different, every first consultation is free.  We are not afraid or unwilling to go to court for you.. Personal injury cases are taken on a contingency basis.. Criminal defense and civil disputes are generally done on a flat fee basis.  Payment plans are available, subject to our terms.. We do not accept all cases or all types of cases.  If you contact us for something we do not practice, we will happily offer you a referral.

Stewart grew up in Helena, Arkansas. He graduated with Honors from the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock and trained with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. His practice includes family law, criminal defense and prisoners’ rights. Stewart is a qualified Dependency/Neglect Attorney ad Litem, Domestic Relations Attorney ad Litem and an advisor to the Central Arkansas ReEntry Coalition, an organization that assists citizens returning from incarceration as they re-enter society.. Before practicing law full-time, he worked as a software developer, Chief Privacy & Security Officer and in-house counsel. Stewart leverages technical expertise and experience to his clients’ advantage. He provides critical legal and technical skill as the impact of digital information and evidence expand in criminal prosecution and domestic relations.

Richard has represented clients in the United States Supreme Court all the way down to local small claims court. His career has been focused on helping ordinary people stand up against big business, hospitals, creditors, insurance companies, drunk drivers, and strong-arm government regulations.. He started as a street lawyer in Memphis, Tennessee. He returned to his hometown in Arkansas in 2005 where he has worked for Taylor King Law ever since.. His practice is devoted exclusively to representing people who have been harmed get fair compensation for social security, uninsured, underinsured and wrongful death benefits. Richard has participated in over 30 jury trials to verdict and over 2,000 cases that were settled or mediated.  Other attorneys, including defense counsel for insurance companies, often refer injury cases to Richard. He also speaks at continuing legal education courses for other lawyers.. Richard believes in his community and good government. That's why he served as Justice of the Peace for six years and ran for State Representative. He is a lifetime member of the Arkansas Game and Fish and elder at his church. Richard loves watching the Chicago Cubs and all things Razorback. His wife, Leslie, works for the Arkansas Court of Appeals and they have two daughters.

Pamela Epperson, a former prosecuting attorney and public defender, established her own law practice-Epperson Panasiuk Law in 2014. Her practice primarily focuses of criminal defense, including DWI/DUI defense.  Pam handles many types of criminal matters such as criminal charges (state and federal), expungments, and pardons. She also handles personal injury and Social Security Disability cases.. Pam earned her undergraduate degree in criminal justice/political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) in 1993 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law (now the William H. Bowen School of Law) in 1999.  Throughout her legal career, she has served as a deputy public defender, deputy prosecuting attorney, and associate attorney for Law Offices of Gary Green and Law Offices of John Wesley Hall.. She is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President-Elect), National College for DUI Defense, Arkansas Bar Association, Pulaski County Bar Assocation, and the Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers.. Pam has been recogized in numerous times in several of Little Rock's premier magazines.  She was named several times in Little Rock Soiree's Best Lawyers as one of Little Rock's top 100. Also named in Arkansas Life Readers' Choice Attorneys, AY Magazine, and Arkansas Money and Politics.

Omar F. Greene is a trial lawyer with a practice that focuses on criminal defense in the federal and state courts in Arkansas. He has extensive courtroom experience, particularly in federal criminal cases. Omar has worked as a former deputy prosecutor in the state system and as a former assistant federal defender. He has a high success rate in jury trials. With that being said, Omar has represented clients in more than 700 federal felony cases, more than any attorney in Arkansas, and has handled about 250 federal criminal appeals. He was appointed by federal judges to serve on the Federal Practice Committee of the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Arkansas. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, and the courts of the State of Arkansas. Finally, Omar serves as a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL) and the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (AACDL).

Kyle West graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 2008 with degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology.  He then went on to attend law school at the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville.. During law schoool, Kyle scored top marks his first year and was selected to write for the Food Law and Policy Journal.  Kyle was also selected to be the incoming  first year class's Torts Law Teaching Assistant for Professor Robert B. Leflar, the namesake of the school.  Kyle clerked at several larger Little Rock civil litigation law firms in the summer, and worked for a real estate law firm during the school year to help with tuition. He also interned for the Fayetteville City Attorney.. During school, Kyle received an academic scholarship his first year and was selected for the Dean's List.  He was asked to join the Journal of Food Law and Policy and to write an article for the Journal.  Kyle was the teaching assistant for Torts.  He was a member of a legal fraternity, and made many social contirbutions to the Student Bar Association.. Upon graduation, Kyle spent his first few years learning the ins and outs of "real world" law practice working for personal injury firms.  He branched out on his own in 2016 and decided to focus on Criminal Defense and Family law.. Call now for a free consultation and let Kyle help you with any issues you may need to speak with a lawyer about:  .

Jordan B. Tinsley is an Arkansas native and a partner at Tinsley & Youngdahl, PLLC.  Jordan has always enjoyed advocating on behalf of causes in which he believes, and he began training for his career as a litigator by participating in the Arkansas High School Mock Trial Competition in the ninth grade.  Jordan's specialties include Criminal Law, Civil Litigation (especially in probate and regulatory law matters), and Small Business Representation.. Jordan received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Kansas in 2005.  While studying at KU, Jordan competed on KU's historic intercollegiate policy debate team, qualifying for the National Debate Tournament four times.. After graduating from KU, Jordan attended the Beasley School of Law at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He honed his litigation skills in Temple's trial advocacy program, receiving a Barrister Award for excellence in trial advocacy.  While at Temple, Jordan developed a passion for indigent criminal defense, serving as an intern at the Public Defender Association of Philadelphia and participating in clinical programs at the Federal Public Defender's office in Philadelphia.. After graduating from law school, Jordan returned to his home state and began practicing law for a small law firm that specialized in criminal defense.  Then, Jordan served as a law clerk for a Circuit Court in Pulaski County for one year.  After his clerkship, Jordan achieved his dream of practicing law on his own, and then co-founded Tinsley & Youngdahl, PLLC with Colleen A. Youngdahl in 2012.. Jordan serves on the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jordan also serves on the Criminal Justice Act panel for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and enjoys exercising his passion for indigent criminal defense in federal court.  In addition, the Arkansas Public Defender Commission has certified Jordan for appointment to represent indigent persons charged with every crime up to Y felonies by the State of Arkansas, and he also enjoys working on behalf of indigent defendants in courts across the state. Jordan is also a member of the Class of 2014 for the Arkansas Bar Association's Leadership Academy.. Jordan is admitted to practice in the State of Arkansas and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas.

I understand that when you come to me, you are likely facing one of the biggest problems of you life. You deserve an attorney that takes this to heart, providing vigorous and personal service. Every client receives my cell phone number and email. I am available 24/7. All missed calls will be returned that day.. Licensed in every state and federal court in Arkansas. Handles cases all across the state. Provides aggressive and professional advocacy.

I started practicing law in 1982.. Starting the first day I began practicing law, I’ve been asked:  “What’s your success rate?”  Tough question?  Not really.  My success rate is far above most.  And its all about one thing:  Preparation.  Preparation makes a bad lawyer good, a good lawyer great and a great lawyer greater.  I been the lead attorney on cases that have been in the national news:  United States v. Celani was featured on ABC’s 20/20 and mentioned in the New Yorker magazine; Coleman v. Watt a lawsuit filed in federal court against a city judge who ordered the police to impound a car if the license plate was expired was featured on the Phil Donahue Show.  In State of Arkansas v. Kelvin Meeks was featured on the television magazine Hardcopy.. I fight hard for my clients…never too hard, there’s no such thing. For over 30 years, I have battled with law enforcement officers, only to turn around and represent them when they are in trouble.   And I do it within the bounds of the law and in a professional manner.  (Although I might have gone too far when I was quoted in the newspaper as saying, “There’s a criminal element in the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department”.  And then there was the time I represented the first female sergeant with the North Little Rock Police Department. She was charged with perjury and that was later dismissed.  Afterwards, when I sued the police department in federal court I was quoted as saying, “She’s gonna own a fleet of police cars when this is over.”).

I am attorney Will Shelton. If you’ve been arrested for DWI or DUI in Arkansas, you have two choices: accept whatever punishment the system wants to give you or fight the charges at trial. To give yourself the best chance of success at trial, you need a lawyer who will meticulously prepare and fight the machine every step of the way. That's what I offer my clients.

I am a criminal defense attorney currently working at the Pulaski County Public Defender's Office.

George “Birc” Morledge, IV attended law school at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Birc passed the bar in 2008 and has spent his legal career defending those who cannot defend themselves. He has always felt passionately about standing up for the underdog. While the State and Federal governments have unlimited resources, Birc believes in helping those who have the deck stacked against them. Sometimes popular opinion believes that if you have been arrested, you must have done something wrong, he works hard to change this belief inside the courtroom.. He has recently received an award for being one of the top 10 criminal defense attorneys under 40 years of age in the nation. When he was only 31 he was named one of Arkansas's Top 40 lawyers under 40 years old, and for good reason. He has also been named as one of the ten best criminal law attorneys in Arkansas for client satisfaction. He is the current head of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Criminal Division. He is a passionate litigator who loves what he does and gets proven results.

For the past 10 years, I have worked zealously to defend my client's rights, freedom, and financial well being.  In 2012, my law partner and I decided to open our own law practice with the mindset that we would become the best state and federal trial attorneys in the State of Arkansas.  I believe our past and current clients would agree we are well on our way to our goal.

Clinton DeWitt specializes in federal and state criminal defense and litigation. Clinton has extensive experience in the courtroom and has served as lead counsel in many jury and bench trials. Clinton serves his clients by developing each case with great care and detail to best prepare for trial. Effective trial preparation results in the best resolution for every case, whether that be a negotiated deal or submission of the case to a jury or judge.. Clinton has represented numerous clients in criminal and civil litigation, including IRS tax investigations, arbitration, medical board complaints, and white collar criminal investigations. Clinton offers clients years of experience in the defense of complex litigation. He routinely represents clients in disputes with government, businesses, and regulatory entities. Clinton also serves as special conflict counsel for the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. Clinton is a member of the Arkansas Associate of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. A native of Arkadelphia, Clinton now lives in Little Rock with his wife and four children. He attended Ouachita Baptist University, where he played football and was a ROTC cadet. Clinton earned his law degree with high honors from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Brandon Moffitt is a prominent eminent domain attorney in Little Rock, Arkansas and Austin, Texas, renowned for his expertise in navigating the complex and often challenging landscape of property rights and eminent domain takings. With a career dedicated to advocating for property owners and ensuring fair compensation, Brandon has established himself as a leading authority in eminent domain law.. Brandon received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville and his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law. His legal education, combined with hands-on experience, has equipped him with a deep understanding of both the legal and practical aspects of eminent domain cases.. In his practice, Brandon focuses on representing individuals, businesses, and organizations facing eminent domain actions initiated by both governmental and private entities. His comprehensive approach involves meticulous case preparation, negotiation, and litigation to ensure that clients receive just compensation for their property and protect their rights throughout the process.. Brandon’s proficiency in eminent domain law is complemented by his commitment to client advocacy and transparent communication. He is known for his ability to simplify complex legal concepts, providing clients with clear guidance and strategic counsel. His goal is to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients while navigating the intricacies of eminent domain disputes.. In addition to his legal practice, Brandon is actively involved in professional organizations related to the practice of law, property rights, and real estate. He frequently contributes to legal discussions and educational seminars, furthering his dedication to the field and staying abreast of evolving legal trends and practices. Brandon also holds an active Real Estate Broker’s License in both, Arkansas and Texas, which aids in his ability to understand the current market value of real estate for the benefit of his clients.. Brandon’s reputation as a knowledgeable and dedicated eminent domain attorney makes him a trusted resource for anyone facing property takings or related legal challenges in Arkansas, Texas, & Tennessee. His unwavering commitment to protecting property owners’ rights and achieving fair results underscores his standing as a respected leader in his field.. Brandon is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Texas, and Tennessee.

Bonnie Robertson opened her practice, Robertson Law Firm, PLLC, in 2001.  She has since joined with her partners, Christopher Oswalt and Brianna Nony, to form Robertson, Oswalt & Nony, PLLC. The firm practices primarily family law, but Chris Oswalt handles estate and probate law as well.

Background. Mr. Hampton is an Arkansas native born and raised in the Natural State. His mother was a school teacher for 32 years, and his father was Deputy Director for the Office of Economic Opportunity for the State of Arkansas. Both had a hand in developing Mr. Hampton’s character and his use of common sense in practicing law. Mark has developed a keen approach to evaluating each case on its own facts and circumstances. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its merits. Each person has their own unique path they walked to get them where they find themselves. From investigations involving the President of the United States down to misdemeanor drug offenses, Mark takes pride in doing the best job he can for each client.. Areas of Practice. Drug Offenses:. Mark has had experience in the last 26 years of representing hundreds of clients in both federal and state drug cases; from major drug conspiracies to misdemeanor marijuana charges.  Mark evaluates each case of its own merits. Most of the time, if a drug case can be attacked it will be based upon an unlawful search and seizure of the drugs involved. If it appears that the search and seizure is illegal, Mark will attack those issues vigorously. On the other hand, should the case not provide such a helpful defense, Mark has significant experience in attempting to minimize the punishment for the offense in question.. White Collar Crime:. Mark has had a significant number of federal and state cases involving wire fraud, mail fraud, bribery, extortion, and money laundering. These cases generally require complex analysis of the scheme or conspiracy in question. With the aid of his very experienced paralegal, Mark can analyze the case against you and properly evaluate the potential success of a trial. On the other hand, he will rely on his experience and understanding of the law to work out a successfully plea if a jury trial or bench trial is not an opinion.. Homicide, Battery Offenses:. Mark has had several significant trials involving homicide, kidnapping and battery charges. These cases require a significant amount of investigation and critical evaluation of any and all forensic evidence which may be offered from the prosecution. Mark has an unlimited amount of affiliations with forensic experts, polygraph examiners, and criminal profilers to assure the best possible defense in these situations.. Parole Release:. Mark has had significant success in a few cases were individuals have applied for and received executive clemency and/or time cuts on their parole. Although these are difficult situations and are clearly discretionary with the Arkansas Department of Corrections, Mark has been able to properly prepare the argument to persuade the parole board and the governor’s office to release individuals early from their expected parole eligibility date.. Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief both in Federal and State Courts:. Mark does not actively pursue these matters. However, his office is affiliated with one of the finest appellant attorneys in the state, Professor J. T. Sullivan. Professor Sullivan has had tremendous success with direct appeals and post-conviction relief both in state and federal proceedings. Professor Sullivan experiences spans five different states in both federal and state appeals. Additionally, Professor Sullivan has successfully argued cases before the United States Supreme Court.

Attorney at Lassiter & Cassinelli in Little Rock, AR.. Licensed to practice in all Arkansas state courts, Arkansas federal courts, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. The Jewish Bulldog®

At McKay Law Firm, we are here for the victims of the war on drugs, those that struggle with mental health hardships and the targets of mass incarceration. We fight to protect the liberty of everyday Arkansans just like us. I hope you will let us fight for you, no matter the charge!. I was raised in Arkansas by a single many of my clients, I struggled with was the most difficult journey I had to take. Ultimately the road to recovery made me more empathetic, not just with addicts but with all the hardships That often end in arrest. It also strengthened my resolve to fight for peole like you and me.. More often than not, the criminal justice system responds to life's struggles, whether they are mental health issues or something else in ways that make things dramatically worse rather than better. This especially true when poverty, class or marginalization come into play. At McKay Law Firm, we are here for the victims of the war on drugs, those that struggle with mental health hardships and the targets of mass incarceration. We fight to protect the liberty of everyday Arkansans just like us. I hope you will let us fight for you, no matter the charge!. In my practice I have represented over a thousand clients from across the state of Arkansas in criminal and family law matters. My clients have faced all type of charges; including, drug possession, drug trafficking, assault, battery, theft, burglary, sexual assault, rape, fraud, robbery, homicide and many others. I have handled criminal cases ranging from traffic tickets and misdemeanors to the most serious of felonies. My client’s results included not guilty verdicts, directed verdicts, dismissals, and favorable plea deals. My criminal practice has also involved post-conviction representation and probation and parole issues; such as, probation revocation, early release from probation, and parole hearings. I have helped people seal their criminal records so that they can secure employment and enjoy many of the rights they enjoyed prior to a conviction. Guilty or innocent, I stand ready to be your voice.. Areas of Practice. Criminal Defense. felony and misdemeanor. state and federal. drug crimes. violant crimes. murders. sexual offenses. Bar Admissions. Arkansas, 2007. U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Education. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law. Juris Doctor. Florida State University. Graduate Studies, Criminology. University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude. History and Sociology & Anthropology. Professional Associations and Memberships. Arkansas Bar Association. Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Pulaski County Bar Association. American Bar Association. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Adjunct Faculty, Southeast Arkansas College

Associate Attorney at Lassiter & Cassinelli in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Alex R. Burgos is a graduate of UALR’s William H. Bowen School of Law. He has a diverse practice striving to provide his clients with the best possible defense, accurate legal advice, and efficient solutions to their legal needs.. During law school, Alex worked for the Public Defenders Office where he learned to handle all stages of a criminal case. He learned to analyze and understand the probable outcome of complex cases using knowledge of legal precedent as it relates to individual situations.. Most importantly, Alex understands that the manner in which the case is resolved greatly affects the lives of his clients and he diligently works to provide each of his clients with zealous representation.

Across the State of Arkansas, Bobby Digby is known as a criminal trial attorney who is not afraid to go toe to toe with the government, stand up for the underdog, and fight hard for his clients. He has the reputation of a litigator who goes to trial and obtains successful verdicts while handling some of the most serious cases in the state. Bobby evaluates and prepares each case as if it is going to jury trial, where the opinion of a jury comprised of fellow citizens, as opposed to judges, police officers, and prosecutors, is what matters.. Personalized representation is the hallmark of representation at the Digby Law Firm. No two cases are alike and each client deserves an unique strategy based on the facts and evidence in his or her case. A regular speaker and teacher of trial practice skills to other attorneys, Bobby has the unique combination of superior legal acumen and a downhome, common-sense demeanor that moves juries. Bobby has been recognized by many organizations, both in Arkansas and nationwide as a top attorney: 2022 Little Rock’s Best Lawyers, Top 100 National Criminal Defense Lawyer; Top 3 Best Criminal Lawyers in Little Rock; National Top 40 Criminal Lawyers Under 40; Top 10 in Client Satisfaction; and many others.