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Background
Mr. Hampton is an Arkansas native born and raised in the Natural State. His mother was a school teacher for 32 years, and his father was Deputy Director for the Office of Economic Opportunity for the State of Arkansas. Both had a hand in developing Mr. Hampton’s character and his use of common sense in practicing law. Mark has developed a keen approach to evaluating each case on its own facts and circumstances. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its merits. Each person has their own unique path they walked to get them where they find themselves. From investigations involving the President of the United States down to misdemeanor drug offenses, Mark takes pride in doing the best job he can for each client.
Areas of Practice
Drug Offenses:
Mark has had experience in the last 26 years of representing hundreds of clients in both federal and state drug cases; from major drug conspiracies to misdemeanor marijuana charges. Mark evaluates each case of its own merits. Most of the time, if a drug case can be attacked it will be based upon an unlawful search and seizure of the drugs involved. If it appears that the search and seizure is illegal, Mark will attack those issues vigorously. On the other hand, should the case not provide such a helpful defense, Mark has significant experience in attempting to minimize the punishment for the offense in question.
White Collar Crime:
Mark has had a significant number of federal and state cases involving wire fraud, mail fraud, bribery, extortion, and money laundering. These cases generally require complex analysis of the scheme or conspiracy in question. With the aid of his very experienced paralegal, Mark can analyze the case against you and properly evaluate the potential success of a trial. On the other hand, he will rely on his experience and understanding of the law to work out a successfully plea if a jury trial or bench trial is not an opinion.
Homicide, Battery Offenses:
Mark has had several significant trials involving homicide, kidnapping and battery charges. These cases require a significant amount of investigation and critical evaluation of any and all forensic evidence which may be offered from the prosecution. Mark has an unlimited amount of affiliations with forensic experts, polygraph examiners, and criminal profilers to assure the best possible defense in these situations.
Parole Release:
Mark has had significant success in a few cases were individuals have applied for and received executive clemency and/or time cuts on their parole. Although these are difficult situations and are clearly discretionary with the Arkansas Department of Corrections, Mark has been able to properly prepare the argument to persuade the parole board and the governor’s office to release individuals early from their expected parole eligibility date.
Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief both in Federal and State Courts:
Mark does not actively pursue these matters. However, his office is affiliated with one of the finest appellant attorneys in the state, Professor J. T. Sullivan. Professor Sullivan has had tremendous success with direct appeals and post-conviction relief both in state and federal proceedings. Professor Sullivan experiences spans five different states in both federal and state appeals. Additionally, Professor Sullivan has successfully argued cases before the United States Supreme Court.
Practice areas
36 years, 2,000 cases
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Languages spoken
English
Mark F. Hampton, PA
1122 West Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR, 72201
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AR | Active | 1985 | 02/07/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
Top Lawyer in Arkansas | The Legal Network | 2013 |
Superb Rated Attorney | AVVO | 2013 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2012 |
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Top Attorneys in Arkansas | Published in Memphis Magazine | 2012 |
Honored Member | Heritage Registry of Who's Who | 2012 |
Best of the Best - Best Attorney | Arkansas Demcorat Gazette | 2011 |
Super Lawyers | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Mark F. Hampton, P.A. | 1991 - Present |
Associate | Wallace, Dover, and Dixon, P.A. | 1986 - 1991 |
Law Clerk | Honorable Floyd J. Lofton, Circuit Judge | 1985 - 1986 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Society of Legal Advocates | Member | 2014 - Present |
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Founding Member | 2000 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1985 |
University of Central Arkansas | Bachelor of Science | 1981 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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The National Business Institute | The Criminal Defense Trial from Start to Finish | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of Arkansas v. James Ivory Smith | A jury found Defendant Not Guilty. |
State of Arkansas v. Cameron A Bryant | Judge found Defendant Not Guilty |
State of Arkansas v. Gabriel Molina Torres | A jury found Defendant Not Guilty. |
United States v. Kelli Jo Craig, Case No. 4:12CR00097 JLH | Count 1 - acquittal and Count 2 - granted judgment of acquittal |
State of Arkansas v. Daniel Harmon, Case Nos. CR 2010-26-1 & CR 2010-27-1 | Not Guilty on both counts |
U.S.A. v. Vertis Clay, Case No. 4:04CR00035 WRW | This was a death penalty case. Clay was found guilty of drug trafficking conspiracy, use of firearm during drug trafficking conspiracy and one count of murder. Clay was sentenced fifty years concurrent to life imprisonment |
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State of Arkansas v. Kelly Harrison Campbell, et.al., Case No. CR 2006-494-1 | Reversed on Appeal |
State of Arkansas v. Porshia Tabron, Case No. CR 2005-4910 | Charged with 1st Degree Murder found guilty of Manslaughter, probated sentence |
Carolyn Fleming v. State, CR 03-1091, Cite as WL 2956211 Ark. App. 2004 | Reversed on Appeal |
State of Arkansas v. James Fisher; Case No. CR2001-1 | Death Penalty Case. Convicted of 1st Degree Murder and Sentenced to 20 Years |
State of Arkansas v. Gregory Strother; Case No. 99-21B | Negotiated plea of Manslaughter |
Jose Barrientos v. State, CA CR 00-279; Cite as: 72 Ark. App. 376, 39 S.W.3d 17 | Reversed on Appeal |
In Re: Special Prosecutor Mary Jo White (Clinton Pardon Gate) | Neither client charged |
Fouse v. State, CA CR 98-913; Cite as: 337 Ark. 13, 989SW2d 146 (1999) | Reversed on Appeal |
Brady Andrew Langley v. State, CA CR 98-914;Cite as: 66 Ark. App. 311, 990 S.W.2d 575 | Reversed on Appeal |
U.S.A. v. Chevie Kehoe, et. al.; Case No.4:97CR00243 GTE | Death Penalty Case. Kehoe was sentenced to life on Counts 1 & 2, and Counts 3, 4, & 5 was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. |
State of Arkansas v. Levi Harvest, CACR 88-162; Cite as 762 S.W. 2d 806 (1989) | Affirmed on Appeal |
U.S.A. v. Poole, Goldfish Farms, Inc. | Negotiated Plea for Corporation, 1 Count Wire Fraud, No individuals were charged. |
U.S.A. v. Patient Transfer, Case No. 4:01CR0015203 | Verdict: (Client charged in 3 counts) Conviction – 1 Count – Probated Sentence |
In re: Special Prosecutor Kenneth Starr (Whitewater/William Jefferson Clinton) | No clients charged |
State v. Jeffrey Rufus Gibson; Case No. CR 1992-2394 | Not Guilty on Rape |
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Matthew McKay, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Pamela Panasiuk, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
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I endorse attorney Mark Hampton as an excellent trial attorney in the area of criminal defense, both state and federal. Mark is an excellent criminal defense lawyer. I first met Mark in the late 90s when I was in law school and working for another criminal defense attorney on the first federal death penalty case in Arkansas. Mark represented one of the other defendants in the case. I was so impressed with Mark's trial skills in that case. There is no doubt that he will defend his clients to the VERY best of his ability.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Thomas Burns, Criminal defense Attorney on May 19, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I would not want anyone else handling my matter
Patrick Benca, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Mark gave me my start as a law clerk in a federal death penalty case. He taught me much of what I know. He is a wonderful guy and he cares about his clients the way great attorneys should. I reach out to him regularly for his advice and counsel. Truly a great attorney.
Gary Green, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 3, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mark for over thirty years. Mark works hard and is respected by his peers. When he pays me back the money I loan him I just put it in my pocket - no need to count it. Gary Green
John Collins, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 27, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a very talented attorney who works hard for his clients. He has handled a number of very complex criminal cases with trials that have lasted several weeks. Few attorneys have the ability to stay focused that long, but Mark was able to perform throughout. It is His dedication to his clients that has impressed me most.