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James Earl Hensley Jr.
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Biography
Thank you for your inquiry. You may call our office for a free consultation or send me an email which is listed above. Our firm has collected millions of dollars for our clients who have been injured by others. We can't promise your case will be the same but we can promise that you will have your attorney's cell phone number and personal attention.
Jim is an instrument-rated pilot with an single-engine plane. He has a great wife and wonderful children. Jim's clients include persons charged with capital criminal offenses. He also served folks with divorce and other family issues along with juvenile representation and business-related matters.
Jim has offices in North Little Rock and Mountain View. Call at your leisure.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Family
50%
29 years | 4,000 cases
Criminal Defense
40%
29 years | 6,000 cases
Personal Injury
10%
29 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Arkansas for 26 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1999
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004
Location
Hensley Law Firm PA
700 South German Lane, Suite 101, Conway, AR, 72034
Hensley Law Firm, P.A.
700 South German; Suite 101, Faulkner, Van Buren, Searcy Conway, Pulaski, White Counties, Conway, AR, 72034
Hensley Law Firm, P.A.
100 North Peabody, Stone, Izard, Independence, Cleburne Counties, Mountain View, AR, 72560
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James Earl Hensley Jr.'s Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (28)
Child Custody (21)
Divorce & Separation (19)
Criminal Defense (14)
Family (5)
Guardianship (3)
Litigation (3)
Adoption (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Construction & Development (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
DUI & DWI (1)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (1)
Expungement (1)
Juvenile (1)
Residential (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (65)
Advocacy (45)
Recommendation (44)
Professionalism (34)
Responsiveness (32)
Practice Area Knowledge (23)
Character & Conduct (22)
Communication Style (21)
General Knowledge (19)
Trustworthiness (15)
Compassion (12)
Cost of Services (9)
Staff & Support (6)
Payment Plans (1)
Punctuality (1)
Showing 11 - 15 of 21 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Krystle | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Kindness
I have a very different type custody case and has been very hectic and emotional. Jim has been a life saver and been very kind and supportive through everything thus far. I appreciate everything he has done and that he continues to do for our family.
Posted by Tyler | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
James Hensley Comments
To start off James was a great lawyer! I hired him for a divorce and not only did he get literally everything I asked for he also explained the situation in detail and let me know everything I needed to know, while also going over several scenarios in detail. As the husband in a divorce sometimes y...
Posted by Amanda | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Stay away from him
He refused to fight for me and my kids. He lied to me repeatedly throughout my case. He told me he subpoenaed people to testify for my side and did not. He charged me and additional $2500 for a 2 day hearing and refused to return any of it when he strong armed me into taking a very crappy deal after ...
James Hensley
Replied last August 20, 2017I have waited a bit to respond to this. The remarks of Amanda are hurtful to me and my staff who spent dozens of hours on the phone, meeting with her and her family, and filing everything possible to have her children returned. Amanda even admits that we had 4 hearings. She doesn't mention the other hearings regarding the order of protection. We were even able to prevent her from being arrested for the conduct which found us in Court. She doesn't mention working with her for more than a year speaking with her at all hours and almost every day. The additional money she speaks of was not for a 2 day hearing. It was to somehow defray the costs of working for her for a bit more than minimum wage. Amanda was about to lose her children and we were able to ensure she had joint custody of the children within a few months with a minimal effort. The witnesses she speaks of could not have helped. There was only one witness we had to deal with and that was her child who after one year testified against her. It is possible that this child was coerced by his father who certainly hated Amanda because we were able to get custody from him. He rarely paid support and was even arrested along with his wife at the time when the children were present. But the child went against Amanda and we could have lost all of the children without the agreement we were able to obtain for her. I don't mind taking a hit when I stumble. We all stumble and then do better next time. Not sure what else could have been done. I will not speak of the other troubles we had with this case but Amanda is very wrong about my service to her and all the help I have given her and her family over the years. Perhaps she needed to vent and I was the easiest to blame. I would still help Amanda if she needed me. I have been practicing for 18 years as of August 26, 2017. I have had thousands of clients and a handful of people who I was not able to get what they wanted. I wish Amanda well and invite her to correct her post.
Posted by Tiffany | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Client
There are no words to describe just how grateful I am to Mr. Jim Hensley. He took my case with only a week and a half before the final hearing due to my current attorney becoming ill. My case has been ongoing for 22 months, had 4 final hearings already and was a chaotic mess. Mr. Jim took my case on ...
Posted by Bob | September 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best lawyer I have delt with in 20 years.
I live in PA and was supporting my son's mission to become a full time custodial parent to his 4 year old son. My son lives in IN. My grandson was placed in foster care in AR. Mr. Hensley was very professional, candid, ALWAYS AVAILABLE, and spot on to the events that occurred. In 30 days my grandson ...
James Earl Hensley Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Jim more than 10 years ago when he was opposing counsel on a case I had. Jim was a tough, smart and committed lawyer who represented his client very well. At the same time, he was pleasant to work with, trustworthy and professional. Since that time we have had a few things together and he even served as special judge in a domestic relations case I had in another county. Jim was fair, objective and knowledgeable as a judge. Jim is a great guy and an awesome attorney who is truly committed to serving his clients."
"I have worked with Jim on several cases and would recommend him. He knows the law and is responsive to his clients' needs."
"I worked with Jim on a matter and was impressed with how courteous and responsive he was. He is a great advocate for his clients and I highly recommend him as an Arkansas attorney."
"Although I do not know Mr. Hensley personally, his weekly updates on Arkansas appellate decisions are a tremendous service to the legal community. It is clear that he understands the law and he is able to communicate his understanding in a clear, understandable, and—perhaps most importantly—engaging way."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hensley is truly dedicated to his clients and the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great guy, cares about his clients. Call him today."
"I endorse James. He is a renowned lawyer and advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. He files every pre trial motion possible and is not afraid to go to trial if he needs to."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"I endorse James. He is a talented advocate with outstanding work ethic."
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"I am privileged to endorse Jim Henlsey as an outstanding criminal defense/family law attorney. Jim is one of the finest, if the not THE finest, attorneys of my acquaintance. He prepares thoroughly for every case and his trial skills are unparalleled. He is a credit to the Arkansas Bar."
"I've worked with Jim as an opposing counsel and as counsel for clients charged as co-defendants. I've found him to be a conscientious lawyer that cares about the quality of service he provides his clients and strives to obtain the best results possible for them."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.
Reprimand issued in AR, 2004
updated on 01/07/2014This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2004
Lawyer of the Year, Cabot Star Herald
Work Experience
2000 - Present
, Innocence Project
1999 - Present
President, Hensley Law Firm, P.A.
Associations
2009 - Present
Faulkner County Bar Association
2007 - Present
United States Supreme Court
2003 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Aircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationInstument-rated Pilot
2001 - Present
Arkansas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2001 - Present
White County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Lonoke Bar AssociationPast President
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Arkansas Supreme Court
Sample of Legal Cases
Bagwell v. State of Arkansas
The Bagwell Rule established for Arkansas
Education
1998
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
High Schools and Clubs
Criminal Law & Family Law
Languages
English
American Sign Language
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is am scheduled for court soon on back child support soon if I show up to court no job and no way of paying will I be put jail?
21 Jul 2017
Q&A
Can a father assume custody if the mom is in prison if she completed a power of attorney?
23 Jul 2017
Q&A
What should I expect at my court date for second offense shoplifting charge
11 Jan 2017