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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.

Justin established Justify Law to bridge the gap between the intimacy of a solo attorney and the resources of a large firm. Justify Law practices in every jurisdiction in the state and has the knowledgeable team to take on literally any case.

Louis Lim has been a criminal defense attorney in Northwest Arkansas since 1996.He has law offices in Bentonville and Springdale, Arkansas. He is one in a handful of privatepractitioners in Northwest Arkansas who has successful jury trial experience in death penalty murdercases. He is the first Korean American lawyer to practice law and try jury trials in Northwest Arkansas.. Louis Lim received his B.A. in Philosophy at Northwestern University, in Evanston, IL, in 1991.He received his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law, in Fayetteville, AR, in 1996.Louis Lim is also a graduate from the Western Trial Advocacy Institute in Laramie, WY andthe National Criminal Defense College in Macon, GA. He is qualified to administer standardizedfield sobriety testing, which is universally utilized by law enforcement agencies in DWI detection.

Ryan defends Arkansans against criminal allegations and in divorce and child custody cases. Ryan’s criminal practice includes misdemeanor and felony charges and tickets and citations of all kinds. Ryan’s clients most often come to him during one of the most difficult times of their lives, and he values his clients’ trust. Ryan believes in his clients and works tirelessly for justice.

George McManus received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Illinois State University and his Juris Doctorate from University of Arkansas School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Arkansas and is a member of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association and the Arkansas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He has been practicing law since 1998. George enjoys the opportunity to get to know his clients and being afforded the opportunity to help them through some of life’s tough times. He is very passionate about representing their interests and is personally invested in every case. George remains an advocate for every client in every situation, whether it is the difficult times or the happy times, such as adoptions or selling a home. George is the past President of the Springdale Kiwanis Club, member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, active with Springdale Youth Baseball, and enjoys golfing, and spending time with his family.

I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors.  I have a 5 year old and 4 year old, both boys.  We love the Razorbacks and cooking.

With experience as a Deputy Prosecutor, City Attorney, and Public Defender, and recently voted one of Arkansas Life's Top Attorneys for 2020, Ryan has handled thousands of criminal cases with significant trial experience as lead attorney, including jury trials as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. He practices mainly in Adult and Juvenile Criminal Defense and he has spent hundreds of hours studying and training in specific and evolving areas of law in substance abuse addiction and cybercrimes. He has experience handling criminal cases ranging from traffic tickets and DWIs to violent Class Y felonies.. Ryan brings his expertise in the areas of criminal law and juvenile law to the public by representing his clients with care and compassion. More importantly, however, than what he has learned about the law and developing a legal defense is that Ryan has developed the ability to listen to his clients and to find out what is really important to them in working to achieve the best result possible. Ryan is at his best when he and his clients are a team working together to achieve the best result and while he never promises a particular result, he always promises to do his best on your case.

Christin graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2008. While in law school, she was a Note and Comments Editor for the Journal of Food Law and Policy. Prior to attending law school, Christin attended and graduated with honors from Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in Accounting and French.. Since graduating from law school, Christin’s primary areas of practice include criminal defense, family law, guardianships, adoptions, business law, and personal injury.. Christin resides in Fayetteville with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.

"A lawyer you can trust" - Jasmine Crockett. I was blessed enough to experience running for the office of District Attorney at the age of 28. While I wasn't victorious, I was successful. I smoothly transitioned into private practice after the campaign was completed.. I believe that I am truly walking in my purpose as an attorney and as such am a zeolous advocate in every case that comes across my desk.  I am passionate about my clients, family, and community.  Below is a list of some of my civic activities.. Past member of Junior League Texarkana. Top 40 under 40 (Four States Living Magazine)Leadership SBOT (State Bar of Texas) in 2010I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and serve as the Primary Campus Advisor to the Undergraduates at SAU, Magnolia. Past Member of the Customer Service and Performance Subcommittee (The National Bar Association)I am a member of Texarkana Young Lawyers Association and while under the leadership of Attorney Shivali Sharma, I served as the social chair and worked on various local projects which netted the affiliate various awards. The association received TYLA’s First Place-Small City Comprehensive Award of Achievement, the Arkansas Bar Association’s Outstanding Bar Association Award, and the American Bar Association’s Second Place-Small City Comprehensive Award. Some of the projects that I have participated in are:Texarkana’s first Young Lawyer Practicum Program, The Domestic Violence Prevention Valentine Program with distribution of "Ending the Violence: How to Obtain A Texas Protective Order," rollout of the Legal Guide for Cancer Patients at the local Race for the Cure, creation of Texarkana Kids Law Library provided to two local schools, local Judicial Dinner*, New Lawyer Reception, Vote America, restaurant night benefiting the local Boy’s & Girl’s Club, Watersprings Ranch Orphanage Halloween Party, and attorney volunteer days with Harvest Texarkana, Teen Court of Texarkana, Local Affiliate Newsletter*, and Running WJ Ranch.My favorite project to date is VOTE AMERICA - where we inform high school students about the history of voting in America and ultimately register eligible students to vote.

I have a passion for helping others. My firm is client-focused and believes in putting the needs and concerns of the client before all others. Since opening, we have had the opportunity to help hundreds of individuals in criminal defense, family law, estate planning, civil litigation, and other areas of law.

My name is Shane Ethridge. When I'm not practicing law I enjoy hunting, fishing, hanging out with my family, and watching the Razorbacks.  Ever since I started practice I have been a defense lawyer and have never entertained the idea of being a prosecutor because I want to represent people and not an overreaching State.  I also help people in family law, divorce, and custody situations because I enjoy helping people get through difficult times. The remainder of my practice focuses on accident cases and civil litigation.

Travis J. Morrissey, attorney at law, was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  After graduating from Lakeside High school, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (B.S. Environmental Science, 1995) and Bowen School of Law at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (J.D. 1998), Travis was admitted to the Arkansas bar and to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit: U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas in 1999. He has additionally practiced in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Texas, Southern District of Iowa, and Western District of Tennessee.  He is currently a member in good standing of the Garland County Bar Association.. Morrissey began his legal career at Mitchell Williams law firm in Little Rock.  There his corporate practice focused on real estate transactions, securities and banking transactions with an aggregate valuation of over $1,000,000,.  He moved to Hot Springs in 2001 where he joined the firm of Hurst, Morrissey and Hurst while continuing to serve as in house counsel for Impact Financial Services.   Mr. Morrissey recently founded his own firm, The Morrissey Law Firm.. Travis has published numerous articles. His published articles include co-authoring: "Clean Air Act Enforcement: The Developing Role of Monitoring Requirements." , 1998: "The Future of Clean Air Act Any Credible Evidence Rule: Potential impact on Aerospace Facilities" Metal Finishing, May 1999: "Arkansas Facility/Real Property Redevelopment in the Year 2000. Tools Available to Resolve Environmental Issues" 52 Arkansas Law Review 751, 1000.  Morrissey was formerly Adjunct Faculty to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.  Morrissey was additionally a contributing author to the American Bar Association’s Water Resource Committee Newsletter.  Morrissey was also selected to serve as the authority in the area of asset protection speaking to individuals from around the country.. Travis is married to Harmony Hurst-Morrissey and they have three children. Travis and his family are active in the community and are active members of many civil and philanthropic organizations.  He is a member of First United Methodist Church where he serves on the Board of Trustees, Staff-Parish Relations Committee and the Board of Stewards. He is also a delegate to the Annual Conference of the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church.  He is President of the Board of Directors of First Step, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Abilities Unlimited and has served on the Boards of the United Way of Garland County, Hot Springs Golf and Country Club (past-president), Ouachita Childrens Center, Boy Scouts of America, as well as the Board of Governors of the Arkansas Trial Lawyer Association.. Morrissey’s passion for and advocacy of his clients prompted him to establish his own practice. Since 1999, Travis has helped thousands of people resolve their legal issues quickly and effectively. As a litigator, he has been known and respected throughout the legal community not only for his advocacy and dispute resolution skills, but also for his social conscience and commitment to meeting his clients' needs. As a business lawyer, he is recognized for his skills in corporate/commercial law and in matters relating to insolvency and bankruptcy and for his understanding and appreciation of everyday business realities including his clients' real-world pressures and priorities.. “As a personal matter lawyer I meet my clients' needs in a timely fashion and with a constant focus on value, from drafting wills and powers of attorney to helping resolve family law issues to representing victims of personal injury.  I value my clients, their time and my relationship with them. My clients are real people with real needs, and I make it my top priority to help resolve their legal issues quickly and effectively so that they can get on with their lives and what matters most to them. “

John Working focuses on criminal and traffic defense, juvenile advocacy, family law and estate planning.. Mr. Working is known for his fierce work ethic and desire to help those who cannot help themselves. His mantra is, “Never stop helping others.”. John has trial experience in both state and federal court. Since opening the Railside Law Group in Ashland, John has worked to protect the interests of those who face loss of liberty in felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile criminal trials or being stripped of their families in domestic disputes. John prides himself on his calm demeanor while battling in trial and effectively communicating with his clients to ensure their best outcomes.. To schedule an appointment call our office number. Office hours are Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Ward Armstrong has been practicing law for nearly 40 years. Now he and his daughter, Courtney Armstrong, practice together as The Armstrong Law Firm. The Armstrong Law Firm offers representation for cases of all types including criminal defense and drunk driving, personal injury from motor vehicle accidents, divorce and child custody, elder law and estate planning, including wills, and general civil matters. Don’t be strong-armed in the courtroom – hire The Armstrong Law Firm today!