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About Stewart

 Stewart grew up in Helena, Arkansas. He graduated with Honors from the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock and trained with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. His practice includes family law, criminal defense and prisoners’ rights. Stewart is a qualified Dependency/Neglect Attorney ad Litem, Domestic Relations Attorney ad Litem and an advisor to the Central Arkansas ReEntry Coalition, an organization that assists citizens returning from incarceration as they re-enter society.

Before practicing law full-time, he worked as a software developer, Chief Privacy & Security Officer and in-house counsel. Stewart leverages technical expertise and experience to his clients’ advantage. He provides critical legal and technical skill as the impact of digital information and evidence expand in criminal prosecution and domestic relations.

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 40%

    Criminal defense

    9 years

  2. Family: 40%

    Divorce, Child Custody, Separation, Visitation, Support, Adoption

    11 years

  3. Juvenile law: 20%

    Juvenile Defense

    7 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

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1 Riverfront Pl, Suite 745
North Little Rock, AR, 72114

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2894 N. McKee Circle, Suite 108
Fayetteville, AR, 72703

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1237 Front Street
Conway, AR, 72032

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301 Roya Lane #1
Bryant, AR, 72022

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206 North 1st Street
Cabot, AR, 72023

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ARActive200908/07/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Community Service AwardCentral Arkansas ReEntry Coalition2018
Trial SkillsNational Institute for Trial Advocacy2018
Avvo Superb Rated LawerAvvo2018
Professional Mentor AwardWilliam H. Bowen School of Law2017
Professional Mentor AwardWilliam H. Bowen School of Law2015
Professional Mentor AwardWilliam H. Bowen School of Law2014
Honors GraduateWilliam H. Bowen School of Law2009
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorneywh Law | We Help.2018 - Present
AttorneyOpen Access Law Firm, PLLC2016 - 2018
Chief Privacy & Security OfficerPhyzit, Inc.2014 - 2018
AttorneyStewart Whaley, attorney-at-law2009 - 2018
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of ArkansasMember2018 - Present
U.S. District Court, Western District of ArkansasMember2018 - Present
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern & Western Districts of ArkansasMember2018 - Present
Pulaski County Bar AssociationMember2018 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2018 - 2019
Central Arkansas REntry CoalitionLegal advisor2017 - 2019
Arkansas Bar Association, Website/Technology CommitteeExecutive Committee Member2016 - 2018
Arkansas Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Member2016 - 2020
International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsMember2015 - 2018
Arkansas Access to Justice FoundationMember2012 - 2013
Arkansas Children's Hospital Medical-Legal PartnershipExecutive Advisory Board2012 - 2015
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember2009 - 2021
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Arkansas Law BlogInmate Medical and Mental Health Care Rights2018
Arkansas Law BlogWhy Hire an Attorney for an Arkansas Parole Hearing?2018
Arkansas Law BlogWhat does it cost to be removed from the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry?2018
Arkansas Law BlogSex Offender Deregistration2018
Arkansas Law BlogDealing with Harassment as a Registered Sex Offender2018
Arkansas Law BlogFamily Visitation Supervised2018
Supplemental Report, State Justice Institute for the Self-Represented Litigation NetworkUse of Telephonic Video Conferencing Technology in Remote Court Appearances2016
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2009
University of Arkansas - Little RockBA - Bachelor of Arts2001
Kansai Gaidai UniversityCertificate1992
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Arkansas Bar Association Mid-Year MeetingBroke, Arrested, and Getting Divorced? The Intersection of Family, Criminal and Bankruptcy Law.2020
Find it Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the WebDISCOVER THE INVISIBLE WEB2016
Find it Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the WebGOVERNMENT INTERNET RESOURCES: FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL2016
2016 Signal ConferenceBuilding Cloud-based Voice and SMS applications for legal and medical non-profits2016
Legal Hacking: Technology and Innovation in the Legal ProfessionInnovation and Efficacy in the Law: Is It Possible?2016
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Forgery
Conspiracy to commit capital murder
Sexual Assault
Theft of Property > $25,000
DWI

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Lawyer Jonathan Cigainero

Jonathan Cigainero, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 27, 2020
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I endorse Stewart - he is an excellent attorney who leverages his extensive knowledge of the law to achieve the best possible results for his clients.

Lawyer Degen Duane Clow

Degen Clow, Family Attorney on Dec 21, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Stewart is a great attorney. I have worked with him on many cases and he is a true advocate for his clients.

Lawyer Vincent Morris

Vincent Morris, General practice Attorney on Apr 11, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Stewart is a multi-talented attorney that has incorporated expertise in privacy law, health care, and technology into a general practice that uses high levels of efficiency that translate into exceptional value and advocacy for his clients. In a world where privacy concerns touches all aspects of the practice of law his skill set and security certifications places him in a very small circle of a Arkansas attorneys that can provide real authority and direction in such cases. I endorse him and I would hire him. He is also a highly recognized justice technology advocate that provides CLE and speaking engagements throughout the nation.

Lawyer Brandon Michael Haubert

Brandon Haubert, Family Attorney on Apr 11, 2016
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Stewart knows the law, facts, and his clients. He represents them vigorously and does what is in their best interests. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Stefan Kane McBride

Stefan McBride, Internet Attorney on Apr 8, 2016
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Stewart is my go-to resource for understanding how law and technology complement each other. He's smart and he hustles—the two most important characteristics of a good lawyer.

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  • Hourly Rates $ 175-200 per hour
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