Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Smith, AR

24 firms listed · 11 in Fort Smith · 4 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Milligan Law Offices

Milligan Law Offices

(46)
  • Price
  • Custody
  • Divorce
“My husbands ex-wife and her current husband attempted (for the 2nd time) to take my husbands rights to his son away, and just as he has before Phil showed through evidence and case law that they were in no way justified in doing so because we have a ...”
BBB Accredited
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check, Cash, Debit
In Business Since 1999
500 S 16th St, Fort Smith, AR
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Brent Hall, Attorney at Law

Brent Hall, Attorney at Law

(44)
  • Future
  • Legal Assistance
  • Results
“He then outlined a couple of possible solutions to help me achieve my goals in that situation, and only one of those suggested hiring him as my attorney.”
In Business Since 2014
401 Lexington Ave Ste A, Fort Smith, AR
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Honeycutt Law Office

Honeycutt Law Office

(38)
  • Patient
  • Questions
  • Judge
“Had a hearing so I googled lawyers in my area, called several before I contacted Marvin Honeycutt, he was the only lawyer that was very helpful and was able to truely listen to me about my case.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2003
400 Rogers Ave #8, Fort Smith, AR
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Bryant Law Partners, Attorneys at Law

Bryant Law Partners, Attorneys at Law

(37)
  • Custody
  • Needs
  • Emails
“Roni is a very professional and effective attorney, she and I working as a team on my case got this single father custody in Arkansas and i will continue using her not just for custody disputes but other legal needs as well.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2021
312 S 16th St, Fort Smith, AR
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Gean, Gean & Gean

Gean, Gean & Gean

(39)
  • Divorce
  • Custody
  • Information
“Micheal did amazing job with my father case, He was super respectful and if ever needed our question answered he would get back to us either the same day or next day 😊 Thank you for all your help!!”
Licensed
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1997
511 Garrison Ave, Fort Smith, AR
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Powell & Rose Law Firm

Powell & Rose Law Firm

(46)
  • Charges
  • Communication
  • Custody
“Megan lach is the best lawyer in the world through thr most difficult battle of custody against all odds i am able to be thr father i should be with full custody of my daughter!!”
In Business Since 2017
541 N Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, AR
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The 24 firms listed for Fort Smith, AR defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Fort Smith, AR

11 of the 24 firms we list are based in Fort Smith; the other 13 serve Fort Smith from towns including Tulsa, OK (102 mi), Van Buren (6 mi) and Poteau, OK (25 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,833 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (86%) and quality (77%). 4 are open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (6), personal injury (6), bankruptcy (3), family law (3) and car accidents (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 4 offer urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Why are firms outside Fort Smith shown on this page?

11 of the 24 firms are based in Fort Smith; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

Aundrea Stone Hanna

Aundrea Stone Hanna

(37)
  • Information
  • Case
  • Judge
“My ex husband had two nights & 3 days a week with my 4 year old but he had me served papers to take sole custody with the intent to settle for joint custody.”
In Business Since 2017
120 N 16th St, Fort Smith, AR
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Medlock & Gramlich

Medlock & Gramlich

(26)
  • Questions
  • Cards
  • Money
“He has kept me updated, he has answered every question i have asked, and he has went above and beyond to make everything has been as simple for me as possible.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
105 N 14th St, Fort Smith, AR
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King Law Group

King Law Group

(17)
“I had a phone consultation with James King, he took his time to explain to me what I should do in my case, he seemed to be very knowledgeable about Arkansas law.”
In Business Since 1989
300 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR
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Rex W. Chronister

Rex W. Chronister

(23)
  • Shark
“Rex is the greatest and a real baddass he's my lawyer for life and the best in the south he handled my personal injuries and he's the best criminal lawyer too he gets it done”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
309 N 7th St, Fort Smith, AR
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James W. Robb Attorney at Law

James W. Robb Attorney at Law

(7)
  • Pay
  • Court
  • Job
“I wanna thank him for being knowledgeable and winning these cases for us.”
In Business Since 1988
515 Garrison Ave, Fort Smith, AR
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Wahlmeier Law Firm

Wahlmeier Law Firm

(25)
  • Sound
  • Honest
  • Questions
“This office is located in excellent iconic historic downtown vanburen area and has kept a majority of it's previous office in the restoration process, which happens to be the old post office in vanburen!”
In Business Since 2022
Serving Fort Smith Area
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Deeanna Weimar Attorney at Law

Deeanna Weimar Attorney at Law

(14)
  • Understanding
“I highly recommend and I've used several different attorneys the last ten years and haven't been impressed but if you want someone to actually listen to your case and fight for you then you found the right ones :)”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2015
Serving Fort Smith Area
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Howell Law Firm

Howell Law Firm

(8)
“Jacob recently helped me structure a real estate transaction.”
In Business Since 2018
Serving Fort Smith Area
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David L. Moore

David L. Moore

(8)
“This is the best Attorney out there he got me everything I want and when I got my divorce I wanted custody of my son and I got custody of him and my ex-wife didn't get nothing he did what he was supposed to do and answered all my questions in a timel...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
Serving Fort Smith Area
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Scoufos Law Offices

Scoufos Law Offices

(16)
  • Phone
“Time will tell if it was money well spent and I'll update this review when it's all over, but for now I'm satisfied and we're off to a good start I highly recommend if your going through court in Sallisaw, OK.”
In Business Since 1999
Serving Fort Smith Area
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Swain Law Group

Swain Law Group

(15)
“They are well educated and completely prepared for anything that comes there way.”
In Business Since 2009
Serving Fort Smith Area
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Cowan & Windrix, Attorneys at Law

Cowan & Windrix, Attorneys at Law

(14)
  • January
  • Child
  • Son
“Your my hero rob you saved my sons life he was looking at a possible life sentence we took it to jury and i watched you sir not fight fights not the word sir you went to war you and your team are amazing humans you went well beyond what i payed you f...”
In Business Since 2011
Serving Fort Smith Area
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Terry L. Amend Atty

Terry L. Amend Atty

(3)
“Besides divorce he also does wills and is very resonable.”
In Business Since 2019
Serving Fort Smith Area
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Frasier, Frasier & Hickman

Frasier, Frasier & Hickman

(43)
“I never thought I would need a lawyer to settle a car accident claim, but when I was involved in a serious rear end collision my whole world changed and I knew I needed help.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts Cash, Check
In Business Since 2002
1700 Southwest Blvd, Tulsa, OK
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Tracy Tiernan

Tracy Tiernan

(48)
  • Job
  • Felony
  • Prison
“She turned herself in to the jail to resolve issues left behind, now that she is sober and I felt the facts of her improvement weren't being considered.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2017
320 S Boston Ave #1130, Tulsa, OK
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Henson Law Firm Criminal Lawyers and Bankruptcy Attorneys

Henson Law Firm Criminal Lawyers and Bankruptcy Attorneys

(46)
  • Court
  • Knowledge
  • Advice
“Rob is someone I have been able to count on countless times and there has never been a time where he was not able to help or answer a question or concern of mine or my family.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2009
401 S Boston Ave #500, Tulsa, OK
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Payne Law Firm, DWI Defense

Payne Law Firm, DWI Defense

(49)
  • Not Guilty
  • Understanding
  • Shoulders
“I hired Payne Law Firm with help on a pending issue in rural northern Arkansas, where it is difficult to find good representation, and again for a speeding ticket in Fayetteville, AR.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2018
211 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR
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Edge Law Firm

Edge Law Firm

(47)
  • License
  • Money
  • Respect
“I kept my license and was able navigate a very tricky situation with their help and come out better than I started with all charges reduced and a chance for expungment upon completion of my assigned programs.”
Emergency Services
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2002
15 W 6th St Suite 2304, Tulsa, OK
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Fort Smith, AR Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1716
Maximum cost
$20586
National Average
$6291
Avg Per Hour Rates
$401
$4003
$6862
Average price range is based on 470 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6291
Minimum cost $1716
Maximum cost $20586
Avg Per Hour Rates $401

Average range $4003 to $6862 is based on 470 cost profiles.

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