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When you're facing a DWI or DUI charge, experience in the courtroom matters. Kale Ludwig has built a reputation for meticulous preparation, aggressive defense, and a near-perfect record in Arkansas and Little Rock DWI cases.

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Drug Crime 20%

Drug charges can carry serious consequences, including jail time, heavy fines, and a permanent criminal record. Kale Ludwig defends clients facing misdemeanor, felony, and federal drug charges by thoroughly examining every aspect of the case.

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Criminal Defense 10%

A criminal charge can change your life, but the right defense can change the outcome. Kale Ludwig defends clients against misdemeanor, felony, and federal charges in Little Rock, AR with a trial-first approach that leaves no detail overlooked.

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 4 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2022

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arkansas for 14 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 2011

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Location

Ludwig Law Firm PLC

1217 W 3rd Street, Little Rock, AR, 72201

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Posted by Tristen | July 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Good experience

I had a great experience They were professional, knowledgeable, and kept me informed throughout my entire legal case. They answered all of my questions, made the process much less stressful, and truly cared about getting the best outcome for me. I’m very grateful for their hard work and highly recomm...end them to anyone looking for an attorney they can trust.

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Posted by Joshua | July 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Great service

So pleased with how things went. Always gave me good advice and not once did they lie about what would/could happen. Will definitely be calling them if I ever need to again.

Posted by Asia | July 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney

THANK YOU KALE LUDWIG

Mr. Ludwig was professional and confident, with a very kind demeanor about him. He was a nonjudgmental presence and delivered optimal results. He is very much appreciated by myself and my family. Thank you!

Posted by Courtney | July 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The best lawyer you'll ever find

If you need a lawyer this is where you need to go. They worked very hard for my case from the first day I called them. They weren't expensive and they let me pay them using cash app.. if you want a lawyer that care and wont break your pockets more than they help you out this where you need to call.

Posted by Dawn | June 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Hard Working and Professional

Kale was very professional and easy to talk to. He worked hard on my case and I am very appreciative. I know I could not have chosen a better law firm to represent me. I highly recommend them and would (hopefully will not need to) use them in the future.

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Kale Ludwig's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gene Ludwig

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kale has always been driven to set ambitious goals and put in the work required to achieve them. His determination, discipline, and commitment to excellence are the same qualities that make him such an effective advocate for his clients."

Kyle Ludwig

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kale is such a good DWI lawyer because no matter what, he approaches every case like it could be tried by a jury. He pays attention to every detail, and he doesn't stop until his client's goals are accomplished. That preparation has helped him achieve a near-perfect win rate defending DWI cases throughout Central and Northwest Arkansas. If you're looking for a DWI lawyer who is prepared to fight for you, you want Kale on your team."

John Warden

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Ludwig is a fantastic criminal defense and personal injury attorney in Little Rock. He is one of the best attorneys I have had the pleasure to work with, and I would recommend him personally to anyone I know including my friends and family."

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Experience

Rating: 8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Top Law Firm (Downtown), BusinessRate

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Top 100 List, National Trial Lawyers Association

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Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Ludwig Law Firm

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Associations

2026 - Present

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Memeber

2025 - Present

Encyclopedia of Arkansas

Contributor

2023 - Present

Learning Center Administrative Committee at St. James United Methodist Church

President

2016 - Present

Arkansas Outdoor Society

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Sample of Legal Cases

Not Guilty | Multiple DWI Charges in Grant County

Not Guilty/Complete Acquittal

Nolle Prosequi | Pulaski County Driving on Suspended License

Nolle Prosequi

Not Guilty | Stone County DWI

Not Guilty/Complete Acquittal

Not Guilty | DWI in Jefferson County

Not Guilty For DWI 1

Not Guilty | DWI 1st Offense Pulaski County

Not Guilty/Full Acquittal

Not Guilty/Dismissal | DWI First Offense Pulaski County

Not Guilty/Nolle Contendere

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Education

2011

University of Arkansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Auburn University

Bachelor of Business Administration

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Speaking Engagements

2026

Harding University

Law Firm Marketing Strategies

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Publications

2026

Encyclopedia of Arkansas Domestic Violence Laws

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Encyclopedia of Arkansas Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

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Law Made Simple Losing a Loved One Suddenly? Our Answer to 'What Is Wrongful Death'

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Law Made Simple Thinking About a Property Deal? Here's When to Call a Lawyer—and Why Waiting Costs More.

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Law Made Simple Injured in a Wreck? When You Call a Lawyer Matters More Than You Think.

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Law Made Simple Crash on Highway 25 in Wooster Claims Life of Andrea Fuller

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Law Made Simple Michael Brown Killed, Three Injured in Crash on Highway 64 in White County

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Law Made Simple Crash on Highway 25 in Wooster Claims Life of Andrea Fuller

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Law Made Simple Michael Brown Killed, Three Injured in Crash on Highway 64 in White County

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Law Made Simple Not at Fault? Why You Should Still File a Claim For Your Car Accident

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Law Made Simple Grief After a Fatal Car Crash: We See How Deep It Goes

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Law Made Simple Collision On Morrison Bridge Claims Life of Makenzie Arthur

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Law Made Simple Can You Sue After a Loved One Dies in a Car Accident? Your Legal Rights Explained

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Law Made Simple What to Say (and Not Say) After a Tragic Car Accident Loss

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Law Made Simple Do I Need A Fatal Crash Lawyer? A Simple Guide for Arkansas Families.

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Law Made Simple Two Killed in Jonesboro Intersection Crash Involving Motorcycle and Passenger Vehicle

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Law Made Simple Fatal Columbia County Crash Claims Life of Adrienne Long, 38

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Law Made Simple Two Killed in Sharp County, AR Crash on Highway 56: What Families Should Know

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Law Made Simple How Car Accident Settlements Work—and How Ludwig Law Fights to Maximize Yours

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Law Made Simple Fatal Head-On Collision Kills One in Garland County Crash on Highway 5

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Law Made Simple How to Get a Car Crash Report in Arkansas | Ludwig Law Firm

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Law Made Simple Pedestrian Accident Near Mabelvale Pike Claims Life of John Doe

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Law Made Simple Storm Accidents in Arkansas | What to Do After a Weather-Related Crash

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Law Made Simple How Long Do I Have to File an Auto Claim in Arkansas?

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Law Made Simple How Much Will My Car Repairs Cost Me After An Accident?

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Law Made Simple Fatal Crash on Highway 71 Claims Life of Eric Daniel Henson

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Law Made Simple Garland County Crash on Highway 7 Claims Life of Paula Deist, Kayli Turney; Injures Alex Neito

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Law Made Simple Head-On Collision on Four States Fair Parkway Claims Life of Marcus Jerome Floyd

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Law Made Simple Consequences of Refusing the Breathalyzer in Arkansas

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Law Made Simple One Dead, Two Injured in Union County Crash on Highway 7

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Law Made Simple Fatal I-40 Crash in Van Buren Claims Life of Louisiana Man Mark Holmes, Injures Child

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Law Made Simple What Sets Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Little Rock Apart

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Law Made Simple What Does a Personal Representative Do After a Loved One Dies?

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Law Made Simple Saline County Crash on I-530 Claims Life of Jamiyah Devose-Croom

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Law Made Simple Fatal Crash on Wet Highway 5 in Hot Springs Claims Life of Sharron C. Wright

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Law Made Simple Fatal Crash on Wet Highway 5 in Hot Springs Claims Life of Sharron C. Wright

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Law Made Simple What's the Difference Between Probate and Estate Planning in Arkansas?

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Law Made Simple Can I Avoid Probate In Arkansas?

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Law Made Simple I-555 Fatal Accident Claims Life of Tyler Slayton and Jacob Ward

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Law Made Simple Motorcycle Accident in Conway Claims Life of Courtney Roden

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Law Made Simple Crash on I-40 in Crittenden County Claims Life of Jason Madura

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Law Made Simple Fatal Crash on Highway 18 in Mississippi County Claims Life of Two Blytheville Women

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Law Made Simple I-430 Crash in Little Rock Claims Life of Denise Graydon, 43

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Law Made Simple Sheridan Crash Claims Life of Margaret Cobb

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Law Made Simple Marked Tree Pedestrian Crash Claims Life of Meagan Webb

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Law Made Simple Redfield Collision on I-530 Claims Life of Aaron James Mitchell

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Law Made Simple Top Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys in Arkansas: What Sets the Best Apart

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Law Made Simple Avoid DUI Checkpoint Arkansas: Can You Turn Around Legally?

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Law Made Simple Do I Need a State or Federal Defense Lawyer in Arkansas?

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Law Made Simple What Happens at a Federal Detention Hearing in Little Rock, Arkansas?

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Law Made Simple Can You Get a DWI on Private Property in Arkansas? What the Law Really Says

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Law Made Simple Who’s Liable for Poor Maintenance in Arkansas Truck Accidents?

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Law Made Simple Can You Get a Federal Charge Dismissed Before Trial in Arkansas?

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Law Made Simple How to Sue a Landlord in Little Rock for Unsafe Living Conditions

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Law Made Simple The Role of the U.S. Attorney in Arkansas Federal Criminal Cases

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Law Made Simple Why Many Criminal Cases in Arkansas End Before Trial

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Law Made Simple What to Expect if You Lose a Criminal Trial in Arkansas

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Law Made Simple When to Settle and When to Go to Trial in Arkansas

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Law Made Simple Can Your Lawyer Stop Representing You During an Arkansas Trial?

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Law Made Simple Lawyer Responsiveness and Case Review Speed

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Law Made Simple Complaints Against Lawyers

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Law Made Simple How to Read Lawyer Ratings and Reviews in Arkansas

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Law Made Simple What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Tell Your Arkansas Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Law Made Simple A Parent’s Guide to Juvenile Detention in Little Rock

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Law Made Simple 10 Things You Should Know About Warrants in Arkansas

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Law Made Simple How Bail and Bonds Work in Arkansas Criminal Cases

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Ludwig: Law Made Simple Compassionate Release From Federal Prison: Who Qualifies and How to Petition

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Ludwig: Law Made Simple What Are the Odds of a Federal Acquittal in Arkansas?

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Ludwig: Law Made Simple Bicyclist killed in crash on Highway 365 in North Little Rock

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Ludwig: Law Made Simple One injured and another dead in Wrightsville when car struck by train

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Law Made Simple Residential Burglary in Arkansas: Punishment and Defense

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Ludwig: Law Made Simple Theft of Services in Arkansas: Penalties and What You Should Know

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Ludwig: Law Made Simple Shoplifting Charges in Arkansas: What You Need to Know

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Ludwig: Law Made Simple Why Hiring a Private Lawyer in Arkansas Criminal Cases Makes a Difference

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Ludwig: Law Made Simple Should I Tell My Defense Lawyer Everything?

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Ludwig: Law Made Simple Understanding Federal Plea Agreements in Arkansas Courts

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Ludwig: Law Made Simple The Complete Guide to Arkansas DWI/DUI Laws and Penalties

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