Vilonia Family Lawyers

John A. Butler earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law. Prior to attending law school, John graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ouachita Baptist University.

John’s practice primarily focuses on divorce, custody, adoption, paternity, and guardianship cases. His previous experience includes counseling financial institutions, mortgage servicers, and consumers on matters related to bankruptcy, foreclosures, evictions, commercial litigation, and title defects.

John is currently admitted to practice in Arkansas and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. He is a member of the...

Formerly a Cop and Judge. Decades in the legal community. Personally available to all clients from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. It costs you nothing to talk for a bit and see how we might help you.

A native of the Delta who has spent the last several years practicing law in Central Arkansas, Caitlin Leggett Ginardi knows that small town charm will often take you as far as big city experience. Fortunately for her Clients, Caitlin has both. Caitlin enjoys working closely and developing one-on-one relationships with each of her clients. She takes great pride in supporting her clients as they face some of the most difficult and emotional times of their lives. Many of her friends have become her clients, but all of her clients have become her friends. From out-of-the-box settlement strategies to aggressive...

Dave is a retired military veteran who served in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years. After retirement he attended Williams Baptist College where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Education. He attended graduate School at Arkansas State University and earned a Masters Degree in Political Science. After Graduate School, he attended Law School at the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. After graduation and admission to the Arkansas Bar, Dave began practicing law as a solo practitioner in the areas of criminal law and family law. Over the years...

Piper Fortune grew up in Cotton Plant, Arkansas- where there were more wild animals than people, and the people there were farmers- certainly not lawyers. In fact, Piper had never met a lawyer until she sought one out in college, having decided she wanted to go to law school. Growing up in such a rural, delta community instilled in her a strong sense of community, advocacy for others, and most importantly, the value of endurance. Piper went to college at Arkansas Tech University, where in three years, she graduated with a B.A. in Journalism with a focus in Public Relations. During...

Steve Harrelson is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana, and his practice areas include catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Steve practices throughout the three state region in state and federal courts. In addition to litigating complex issues inside the courtroom, Steve is also experienced in private negotiations, mediations, and seeking remedies at the administrative level. While Steve enjoys many areas of the legal arena, his passion is preparing for and engaging in the trial by jury. Steve believes in the constitutional right to trial by jury and is willing to protect and preserve this...

Don Spears is a trial lawyer and has been in practice for 40 + years, Don has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of Arkansans. Growing up in Malvern, Arkansas, Don truly understands the hardships that legal problems can create for a family.

After graduating from Malvern High School, Don attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Fulfilling his lifelong goal, he went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1975.

Don was admitted to the bar in 1975 and is licensed to practice law in...

Jennifer Glover joined Cordell and Cordell, LLP in 2023. Her practice area is family law (divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, child support, and much more). Prior to practicing law, Jennifer worked as a paralegal for eight years in a busy family law firm. Jennifer is a qualified ad litem for children in Domestic Relations and Probate matters and for children in dependency neglect matters. She also worked as a caseworker for the Division of Children and Family Services where she experienced firsthand the value of competent legal representation for children and families. Jennifer was the Chair Elect of the Elder Law Section...

Caroline Lewis joined The Brad Hendricks Law Firm in 2009, and has served as its Managing Bankruptcy Attorney since 2013. Originally from Gurdon, Arkansas, Caroline obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian and Political Science from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas in 1996. She then earned her Master of Arts degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures from the University of Kansas in 1998. She concluded her education in 2002, when she received her Juris Doctorate from the Univerity of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is licensed to practice law in all state and federal...

Starting the day I opened an office, clients have asked: "What's your success rate?" Back In 1982, I said…heck…I just started! Now when I get asked that question today but my answer 40 years later is, look at my results and read my client reviews. I defended people during the most stressful, sorrowful, and angry times in their lives: When a federal or state prosecutor has filed criminal charges against them; or they are battling over the custody of their children or their grandchildren or cheated out of an inherited property, or their Trust money mismanaged. Over...

Litigation is our practice. If a case has the potential to go to a trial we want a chance to be engaged. If it is in our client's best interest to settle, we will do so, but only if it is the course chosen by the client.

I have been in family since becoming a lawyer in 2016. I am licensed as an attorney ad litem. I litigate cases of divorce, paternity, custody, child support, adoptions, and guardianships in Domestic Relations and Probate court.

Bad things can happen to good people. Frank J. Cardis can help. Frank has 20 years experience as a criminal defender and seasoned trial attorney. Whether you are looking to defend yourself at trial or to negotiate the best possible outcome, Frank's extensive experience will put you in the best position.

Megan E. Wooster is an experienced litigation attorney with a relentless passion for domestic relations cases. Ms. Wooster is also a qualified Attorney Ad Litem, appointed by the Courts, to represent minor children in custody & probate cases. Ms. Wooster is dedicated to her clients and will aggressively fight to obtain the best resolution for you.

Megan is a Tennessee native who moved to Arkansas to attend law school. Prior to M.W. Law, PLLC in 2013, Megan was a domestic relations litigation attorney at the James Law Firm and an insurance defense litigation attorney at Anderson Murphy Hopkins, LLP. In...

I love being family law attorney because I get to celebrate people during some of the happiest moments of their life, and get to help them through some of the most difficult. My primary practice areas include adoption, divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and guardianship matters. I am a certified public accountant (CPA, inactive status) which is very useful for my clients who are seeking to divide up large assets and retirement plans.

Grant Wise is an attorney based out of the Little Rock office dedicated to helping his clients with all of their family law needs, including divorce, adoption, and child custody and visitation issues. He recognizes how difficult family matters can be and is passionate about helping his clients resolve their problems and achieve their goals so they can get back to living the lives they want and deserve. Grant Wise was born and raised in Paragould, Arkansas, and grew up helping out on his family’s small cattle farm. He called Jonesboro home for six years before moving to Little Rock in...

Brandon Crawford is an attorney at the Crawford Law Firm in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Drawing from his prosecutorial experience, Brandon focuses on criminal defense and is prepared to defend you today.

I became a lawyer later in life after experiencing first hand as a single mother and business owner how helpless one can feel in a judicial system that seems out of reach to all but those with endless resources. I know what it is like to be faced with the need for legal representation having limited resources and a judicial system that is too often dismissive of those with modest means. I made a vow to never forget how terrified and helpess I felt and how differently many things in my life might have been had I had someone advocating...

Jennifer is the founder and owner of the Flinn Law Firm, P.A. located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law, where she teaches a course in Education Law. Prior to starting her own practice, Jennifer served as a policy advisor to Governor Mike Beebe, specializing in education and health care policy. Jennifer has also served as an attorney in the Arkansas Department of Education's General Counsel's Office, and immediately upon graduating from law school, Jennifer had the pleasure of serving as a judicial law...

Bryan is a solo practice attorney concentrating his practice in the areas of Business Law, Commercial Litigation and Transactions, Elder, Estate Planning, Probate Law, Family Law and Real Estate. Bryan has a passion for Arkansas families and their personal relationships, businesses, assets, and real estate. He is an active member of New Life Church of Arkansas donating his time and education for the enrichment of others lives for the greater good of the community.

Kelli is a compassionate and dedicated lawyer whose practice focuses on family and criminal law. Kelli is passionate about helping her clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives; she is known for her strong advocacy skills and her commitment to fighting for her client's best interests. Kelli's family law practice includes divorce, child custody, and child support. Kelli also works as an attorney ad litem representing children in high conflict custody cases. She understands that family law matters can be highly emotional and complex, and she is committed to helping her clients navigate the legal system...

Brett graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in Monticello, Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice in 2011 and received a Juris Doctorate from William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock, Arkansas. Brett has extensive experience in Criminal, Family and Civil Law matters. He shared the responsibility of litigating all Orders of Protection in the 10th Judicial District, consisting of Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew County, Arkansas. He served as Parent Counsel in Jefferson and Lincoln County, Arkansas. Brett brings experience and a proven track record of success in the Family Law Area Brett...

Mary grew up on the edge of the Mississippi Delta, in Panola County. She graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2019 with a degree in legal studies, and then from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2022. The Mississippi native’s first time ever visiting Arkansas was for an interview with wh Law the semester before she graduated law school, and after spending a total of 18 hours in the city, she knew she was home and set her sights on Little Rock. Since she was little, Mary’s goal in life has been to help people, and she chose...

Trial lawyer for 42 years concentrating on Personal Injury and Family Law.
Member of The American Board of Trial Advocates, American College or Trial Lawyers,
MidSouth Super Lawyer.

Hendrix College BA 1972
University of Arkansas Law School JD 1975


Arkansas Times Best Lawyers
AY Magazine Arkansas Best Lawyers
100 Top Trial Lawyer
MidSouth Super Lawyer

Vincent Morris is a founding partner member of the Open Access Law Firm, PLLC. Morris co-founded this one of a kind law firm in an effort to provide a market-based solution to the problem of access to justice for all. His work includes developing innovative methods of distributing legal resources and legal advice via multimedia technologies. His passion is combining law and technology in creative ways in order to extend access to justice to all Arkansans, as well as for his clients throughout the nation.

Before entering private practice Vincent Morris was Director of the Arkansas Legal Services Partnership and Director...

I graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen school of law in 2020. I started The Daughtrey Firm with the sole purpose of providing client-focused, affordable legal services to Saline County and Central Arkansas.

Aggressive, intelligent, affordable counsel.