Cecily Patterson Skarda

Cecily Patterson Skarda

4.7
Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at North Little Rock, AR
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

P. O. Box 95005, North Little Rock, AR

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Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 27 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 1998

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

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Skarda Law Firm

P. O. Box 95005, North Little Rock, AR, 72190

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Cecily Patterson Skarda's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Lauren Bowren | December 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody Lawyer

I hired Cecily in the worst time of my life. My ex sued me for custody of our son and it has been an extremely difficult situation that she has been there for me and my child the whole way through. She is more than just a lawyer—she cares about doing what is right and she cares about her clients. If ...you hire a lawyer and do not know much about the legal system it is overwhelming but she has walked me through some of the hardest times. It has been said that she is fiery or aggressive but I see it as she stands up for her clients and what is right regardless if that is popular or not. I don’t know how things work out and if they do but I do know this much if you want an attorney that is educated and will do the right thing…it’s Cecily Skarda. It my darkest hour I chose her there was no one else for me! Call her she’s the best!

Posted by Tyler | November 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

IF you want the best you found her

If you are looking for the best of the best you have found her. I was in a terrible situation with my ex wife and with Arkansas being a mother state so many people said I would never be able to get full custody of my daughter. Well they never met Cecily Skarda, she took my situation and presented it ...in a way that there was no question my daughter needed to be with me. She worked hard and fought for me and got the outcome she wanted. She worked long hard hours digging and presenting my case. By far the #1 attorney in Arkansas. I recommend you don’t call another Lawyer because she is all you need plus some.

Posted by Clint | June 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Better Call Cecily

I am thankful that Cecily Skarda was recommended to me for my child custody case. Cecily is very aggressive and fights for her clients. She will always be up front with you and expects the same respect. So happy with how she handled my case and with her reasonable fee. Clint

Posted by Barbara | June 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A Lawyer that works hard for you!

We contacted Cecily Skarda because of her reputation of protecting her clients with dedication and focus. Our child custody case was not only challenging, but extremely emotional. Ms Skarda was dedicated to the case and worked hard for us. Her many years of experience was beneficial in successfu...lly resolving our case. We highly recommend Cecily Skarda to anyone needing a family law attorney. Barbara

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

She’ll Fight For You

My son had a custody case with his ex. We used Cecily after the paternity test came back and he realized he was going to need an attorney that would fight for him. It took over two years but my son finally was awarded sole custody of his child. We couldn’t have done it without Cecily!! She was exact...ly the attorney we needed. She is a little hard to get ahold of at times but she is a lone person firm. She types everything herself, no one answers her phone or handles cases for her. So when it comes time for court she’s 100% involved in only your case.

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Cecily Patterson Skarda's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cade Cox

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Cecily is aggressive and smart. I know she'll fight hard for her clients."

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James Hensley

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Outstanding attorney. Cecily's ability and persistence is incredible. She sees the big picture of a family law case. She always considers the children in these volatile cases. And she aggressively represents her clients. She knows all the issues in family law and after almost two decades of battling in most of the Arkansas Courts is well-respected by her peers, judges, and hundreds of clients. I regularly send clients to her."

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Gregory Bryant

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Outstanding, aggressive and fair, both in her fees and with opposing counsel. Integrity beyond reproach. Judge's pretty much do what she want."

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Experience

Rating:  4.8 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Reprimand issued in AR, 2023

updated on 11/02/2023

This 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.

Caution issued in AR, 2010

updated on 01/29/2013

A caution means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was cautioned in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Skarda Law Firm

1998 - 2000

Attorney, Wilson & Associates, PLLC

Education

1998

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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