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James Earl Hensley Jr.

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Family
15 years, 4,000 cases
40% Criminal Defense
15 years, 6,000 cases
10% Personal Injury
15 years, 250 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Hensley Law Firm, P.A.

100 Main Street

Faulkner, Van Buren, Searcy Counties

Conway, AR 72034

Office: 501-327-4900
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Hensley Law Firm, P.A.

P. O. Box 15426

Located behind Outback Steakhouse - NLR

Little Rock, AR 72231

501-843-2770
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Hensley Law Firm, P.A.

100 North Peabody

Stone, Izard, Independence, Cleburne Counties

Mountain View, AR 72560

Office: 870-269-2004
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American Sign Language
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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 8 reviews “Fantastic lawyer!” Posted by: Amber, 3 months ago. Client Review: Jim has been excellent in helping me with my divorce! He is always available anytime I have a need. His staff is fabulous! I have already recommended... more Flag “THE BEST!!” Posted by: Dina, 3 months ago. Client Review: I/we highly recommend Jim Hensley. We have used his services and advice three separate times and also recommended him to a friend who used him. Three... more Flag View all 8 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 8 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. Great guy, cares about his clients. Call him today. Endorsement from lawyer: Claiborne Ferguson , Memphis (TN), 6 days ago I endorse James. He is a renowned lawyer and advocate. Endorsement from lawyer: John Andreopoulos , Holiday (FL), 2 months ago View all 8 endorsements

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Average Client Rating

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8 reviews

“Fantastic lawyer!”

Posted by: Amber, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Jim has been excellent in helping me with my divorce! He is always available anytime I have a need. His staff is fabulous! I have already recommended... more

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“THE BEST!!”

Posted by: Dina, 3 months ago.

Client Review: I/we highly recommend Jim Hensley. We have used his services and advice three separate times and also recommended him to a friend who used him. Three... more

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Endorsements

8 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. Great guy, cares about his clients. Call him today.

Endorsement from lawyer: Claiborne Ferguson , Memphis (TN), 6 days ago

I endorse James. He is a renowned lawyer and advocate.

Endorsement from lawyer: John Andreopoulos , Holiday (FL), 2 months ago

Résumé

License

13 years since James Earl Hensley Jr. was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Arkansas	Authorized to practice	1999	05/08/2008

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State	Citation type	Year cited	Last updated by Avvo
Arkansas	Reprimand	2004	05/08/2008

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Innocence Project	2000–present
President at Hensley Law Firm, P.A.	1999–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1998
University of Arkansas - Little Rock	Psychology	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1994

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Lawyer of the Year	Cabot Star Herald	2004

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Instument-rated Pilot	Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association	2003-present
Member	American Trial Lawyers Association	2003-present

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Contribution

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Cases

Bagwell v. State of Arkansas

Outcome: The Bagwell Rule established for Arkansas

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Criminal Law & Family Law	High Schools and Clubs	2003