Criminal Law

Being charged with a criminal act can feel like the end of the world and that no one is on your side. The Judicial system is a mazelike, confusing path to walk alone and you deserve to have an attorney experienced in criminal law standing at your side.

Just as a victim of any crime has rights, the accused is guaranteed rights as well. These include being innocent until proven guilty, having a fair trial, not having to incriminate yourself, and others. While victims have the attorneys and investigators, including policemen, essentially on their side throughout the entire criminal process, those accused of crimes have to find the criminal defense attorney that best meets their needs, understands the system and the constitutional rights you are entitled to, and can bring investigation and trial experience to the table.

Civil Law

A basic step of taking legal action against someone, either a single person or a group or company, is filing a lawsuit against them. Of course, the situation may arise where you are the party the suit is filed against as well. This may include such issues as contracts, property issues, debt collection, as well as other areas that would fall under civil law.

Civil cases require that attorneys have a wide range of knowledge regarding the law, but also business practices, real estate matters, property laws, and more. Lawsuits are brought when one party feels another party has injured them in some way and seeks a judgment to make that wrong right. This can range from paying fines to massive damages. Whether you are the injured party or the one accused of causing the issue, an attorney 's experience in civil litigation will prove crucial to a positive solution in your case.

Divorce and Child Custody

For most couples children are the sole issue of their divorce. However, most parents fail to gain custody of their children because they don't know how to properly prepare for a divorce or make foolish decisions during their separation.

If you are planning to divorce or have recently separated, it is paramount for you to contact an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can guide you through the divorce process and prevent you from making decisions that are not in you or your child's best interests.

Personal Injury

The world is filled with children who need parents and with parents who want children. The decision to adopt a child or place a child is one of the most important decisions you will make.  I promise to guide you through the adoption process with kindness and compassion.  I believe each client will be successful with the proper guidance.

Not everyone is in a position to care for their children or themselves. A guardianship is a crucial legal tool that allows one person or entity to make decisions for another (the ward). Courts are tasked with establishing guardianships, and they typically appoint guardians in instances of incapacity or disability.  Guardianships are especially important in this day and age for grandparents who need to take care of their grandchildren, while parents are traveling a difficult path.

A wills and probate attorney can help you understand your estate planning options and draft a last will and testament. If you're the executor in someone else's will, an estate planning lawyer can explain your legal rights and responsibilities and help you take the estate through the probate process.

Arkansas DHS investigates all reports of child abuse and neglect to ensure the safety of children and uphold child laws. When a report of suspected child abuse, child neglect, exploitation or abandonment is received by the department of social services, Arkansas DHS conducts an investigation which can include removing the children from their families. An Attorney is paramount in these situations to act quickly to prevent further harm to the minor children.