Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers Near me in ZIP 72756

“The criminal justice system is often times unbalanced in favor of the prosecution. The prosecutor holds most of the cards. I work hard to level the playing field for my clients, and make sure that my clients get a great result.”. I have been working in Benton and Caroll County for six years, representing clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies. In those 6 years I have worked diligently to defend hundreds of clients. I believe that criminal defense work can be both rewarding and humbling. My experience in some of the busiest courts in Arkansas has allowed me to work on all kinds of criminal cases, from minor traffic offenses to more serious felonies, including serious drug charges, rape and aggravated robbery charges. Having grown up in a family with other attorneys I knows how hard you have to work to win cases. I believe that through hard work you can create the little bit of luck, that is sometimes needed to win a case.

Native to Arkansas, I grew up in Conway and attended Harding University where I graduated with a degree in American Studies. During my sophomore year at Harding, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy and also got to enjoy some of that time traveling around Europe. Following graduation, I attended law school at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. During my time in law school, I worked as a law clerk for the Arkansas Attorney General's Office. Upon receiving my attorney license, I practiced for a short time as a criminal defense attorney before returning to the Attorney General's Office as an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division where I represented state boards and agencies. During my employment there, I also spent time working in the Consumer Protection Division where I was responsible for enforcing the provisions of the tobacco master settlement agreement.. In 2004, I left the Arkansas Attorney General's Office and moved to Portland, Oregon where I attended Multnomah University and received a Master of Divinity. I also passed the Oregon Bar Exam to receive my Oregon law license.. In 2010, I relocated back to Arkansas and worked as an attorney for the Arkansas Department of Human Services handling foster care cases in Benton County. Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure and Thompson, P.A. invited me on board in 2013 where I currently handle a wide variety of cases including divorce, custody, guardianship, adoption, criminal, personal injury, estate planning, business litigation, and administrative hearings. I am a certified domestic relations Attorney ad Litem where I represent children in custody, visitation, or guardianship disputes. I am also a certified mediator with the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission qualified to mediate civil, probate, and family matters.. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for Court Appointed Special Advocates for Northwest Arkansas. I am also on the Advisory Committee for the Northwest Arkansas Community College Paralegal Program.

I am proud to be a native Arkansan and lover of the Ozarks. I grew up in Morning Star, Arkansas, near the Buffalo National River, but have made Northwest Arkansas my home since attending college at the University of Arkansas. I graduated with an honors degree in English from the U of A in 2002, and completed law school at the University of Arkansas in 2005.    After law school, I worked for a brief time at Blanchard Springs Caverns as a tour guide before joining a local criminal defense firm. My practice focused mainly on criminal defense, appellate cases, and civil rights. While at the firm, I also contributed to a legal handbook and accompanied my employer on speaking engagements on both the east and west coasts. During this time, I was elected, and still serve, on the board of the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I also currently serve as president of the Buffalo River Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the Buffalo National River, and on the Committee of 100, a group dedicated to supporting the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Arkansas. Both of these boards support causes near and dear to my heart, and on the weekends you will often find my daughter and me on the river or listening to folk/bluegrass music. I consider it a privilege to help clients through difficult legal times, and understand the toll a change in familial circumstances can take on an individual.

Former prosecuting attorney Doug Norwood has devoted his legal career to defending people of Northwest Arkansas against felonies, DWI's, drug charges, violent charges and all other criminal or traffic charges. He chose not to do bankruptcies, divorces, personal injury cases, etc. Over the last quarter of a century, he has hand-picked a team of top litigation attorneys who he leads.  Mr. Norwood and his team have defended more than 30,000 criminal cases, including more than 9,000 DWI cases.. For over 5 years, Mr. Norwood has been nominated and voted by his peers as a "Superlawyer" for the Mid-South Region.  In addition, on two occasions, he has been named by the Arkansas Times, as one of the "Best Criminal Law/DWI Lawyers in Arkansas."  Mr. Norwood has also received the coveted Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rating, which sets him apart as one of the Preeminent Lawyers in his field of criminal defense and DWI law.  He also was one of the founding members in establishing the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has served as the President of that association.

Cathy Norwood has 27+ years of experience successfully negotiating with the prosecutor's offices in Northwest Arkansas for thousands of charges to be dismissed and kept off of her client's records.  In most cases, through skillful negotiation, she has kept clients out of jail.  She has dedicated her career to helping those who face the life-changing consequences of a criminal conviction.  Cathy is one of Northwest Arkansas's most experienced lawyers in the area of DWI and criminal defense law, having represented thousands of clients.. Mrs. Norwood is the managing partner and a litigation attorney at Norwood & Norwood, P. A.  She joined Norwood & Norwood in 1995, upon receipt of her law degree from the University of Arkansas.

Birch Law Firm, PLLC is a general practice law firm, primarily handling personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. Contact us for a free 30-minute consultation.. Birch Law Firm, PLLC is owned and operated by attorney Chris Birch. Chris has been practicing law in Northwest Arkansas since 2019 and has handled a wide variety of cases in several areas of the law including personal injury, criminal defense, domestic relations, bankruptcy, child welfare, adult protective services, and small claims litigation.. Chris grew up in Gravette, Arkansas and is a United States Air Force veteran and Arkansas Air National Guard veteran.

Ben Crabtree has been an attorney at Mostyn Prettyman, PLLC since 2013.  He concentrates primarily on criminal and family law cases.  IN the criminal defense realm, Ben has litigated everything from traffic tickets to Capital Murder and continued some fights to the Supreme Court of Arkansas.  In the family law realm, Ben has tried adoption, custody, divorce, and guardianship cases and is never afraid to take cases to the Courtroom when needed.

A native of Central Arkansas, Victoria Gammill earned her law degree from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. Victoria has handled thousands of traffic and criminal cases as a prosecuting attorney in Pulaski County. She is aware of the lasting impact the criminal justice system can have on your life. Using her knowledge of the methods used by prosecutors, she is eager to fight for the best possible outcome in your case.. Victoria was hand-picked by Norwood and Norwood to be part of the DWI/DUI and criminal defense legal team after hearing about her experience and skill as a prosecutor. She was excited to join the law firm because of the Norwood’s far-reaching reputation as zealous advocates for their clients.. Ms. Gammill graduated with honors from Hendrix College and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law. While in law school, Victoria served as a member of the Trial Competition Team and gained practical experience at various law firms in Little Rock. She is currently serving as a Board Member of the Association of Arkansas Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rogers and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rogers and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rogers and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rogers and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rogers and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rogers and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rogers and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rogers and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rogers and surrounding areas.