If you need legal help with domestic violence matters in Arkansas, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Arkansas attorneys handle cases involving protective orders, restraining orders, safety planning, criminal defense for DV charges, and child custody in DV situations, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for domestic violence matters in Arkansas is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Arkansas's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Arkansas Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on domestic violence in Arkansas bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The domestic violence attorneys listed here practice throughout Arkansas and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how domestic violence law works in Arkansas — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to domestic violence law in Arkansas. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Stuart Arnold Cearley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stuart Cearley Law Group
 240 S. Main Street, Suite 269 Bentonville AR 72712
(479) 273-2777
University of Arkansas School of Law (1997)
English
Arkansas Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Bobby Forrest Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
King & Forrest Law Group LLP
 124 W Capital Ave Suite 875 Little Rock AR 72201
(501) 918-0798
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Stephen A. Shoptaw - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shoptaw Law Office
 109 W Conway St Benton AR 72015
(501) 232-6651
William H. Bowen School of Law (2009)
English
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Kelli LaPorte-Jenner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LaPorte-Jenner Law, PLLC
 300 S. Spring St. Suite 418 Little Rock AR 72201
(501) 515-1692
William H. Bowen School of Law (2013)
California Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Sydney Rasch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Turner & Rasch, Lawyers
 300 S. Spring St. Ste. 420 Little Rock AR 72201
(501) 229-9366
Missouri Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
Gregory Klebanoff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Greg Klebanoff, Attorney and Counselor at Law
 28 S. College Ave Suite 22 - Bottom Floor Fayetteville AR 72701
(479) 442-7400
English
Arkansas Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Logan Mustain - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mustain Law Office, PLLC
 1227 Military Rd, Suite #8 Benton AR 72015
(501) 672-6958
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Lisa Gail Douglas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2300 Main Street North Little Rock AR 72114
(501) 798-0004
William H. Bowen School of Law (2001)
English, English
Arkansas Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Joshua W. Bugeja - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bugeja Law Office
 1615 N. A St. Fort Smith AR 72901
(479) 459-1173
University of Tulsa College of Law (2006)
English
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Katie Freeman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
ARlaw Partners, PLLC
 2405 N Old Wire Rd Fayetteville AR 72703
(479) 480-4900
University of Arkansas School of Law (2011)
English
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Wesley Rhodes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wesley Rhodes, Lawyer at Law
 217 W 2nd St #303 Little Rock AR 72201
(501) 301-4591
William H. Bowen School of Law
English
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Domestic Violence
James E Hensley Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 600 South German Lane Suite 101 Conway AR 72034
(501) 327-4900
William H. Bowen School of Law (1996)
American Sign Language, English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Collections Criminal Law
Brandon Crawford - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Crawford Law Office
 415 Ouachita Avenue Hot Springs AR 71901
(501) 725-6517
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Lindsey Thomson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lindsey A. Thomson, Lawyer at Law
 371 West Main Street P.O. Box 375 Ashdown AR 71822
(870) 898-4600
William H. Bowen School of Law (2006)
English
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Consumer Law
Jennifer Glover - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cordell and Cordell, LLP
 415 N. McKinley Street Suite 310 Little Rock AR 72205
(501) 502-0000
University of Arkansas - Little Rock (2005)
English
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Heather Ryan Campbell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas, LLP
 1830 Shelby Lane Fayetteville AR 72704
(479) 316-3760
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville (2006)
Arkansas Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Degen Clow - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Clow Law
 301 Roya Lane, Suite # 1 Bryant AR 72022
(501) 999-2569
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
English
U.S. District Court for the Eastern & Western Districts of Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Matthew Porter McKay - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Matthew Porter McKay Law Firm
 201 E Markham St., Suite 70 Little Rock AR 72201
(501) 916-2612
William H. Bowen School of Law (2004)
English
Arkansas Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
Blane Swain - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mercer Law Group
 1633 E. Beebe Capps Expy Searcy AR 72143
(501) 305-3878
William H. Bowen School of Law (2011)
English
Arkansas Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Taylor Douglas Martin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Taylor D. Martin Law Office, PLLC
 701 Chestnut St Conway AR 72032
(501) 313-0895
William H. Bowen School of Law
English
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
John R. Sydow - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kadien and Sydow Law Office PLLC
 224 E. Railroad Ave. Morrilton AR 72110
(501) 215-4077
William H. Bowen School of Law (2019)
US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
William O. Bill James Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
James Law Office
 1001 La Harpe Blvd. Little Rock AR 72201
(501) 375-0900
University of Arkansas - Little Rock (1991)
English, Spanish
Arkansas Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Vincent Morris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 45701 3008 South University, Suite #113 Little Rock AR 72204
(501) 508-5858
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Consumer Law
Jeanette Whatley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P. O. Box 942 Marion AR 72364
(870) 519-3126
University of Arkansas School of Law (1982)
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Divorce Domestic Violence
Rita G. Hempen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 28 South College Avenue Fayetteville AR 72701
(479) 443-7660
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia (1967)
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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