$ 225-300 per hour
About Stewart
Biography
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
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arkansas for 16 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Whaley Law
323 Center Street, Suite 1010, Little Rock, AR, 72201
Whaley Law
413 East Michigan Street, Stuttgart, AR, 72160
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Stewart A. Whaley's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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What to expect
This man pulled some magic and saved my life. 10/10 would hire again. My minor critique would be sometimes the communication on updating about whats happening vould be improved, even if its by weekly at least. But he very informative, respectful, and a down to Earth dude that will tell you how it is....
Posted by Sage G | July 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Fraud. Will ghost you
This man is a disrespectful, unprofessional fraud. Stay away and save your money. Paid for representation for a traffic violation. All he did was move my court date, and then he ghosted me and I never heard from him again. Left voicemails and text messages at both his office and personal number. Had ...
Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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satisfied clieny
Mr Whaley helped me solve some personal issues. He was courteous, professional, thorough, affordable, and expedient in my case.
Posted by anonymous | April 8, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Privacy Issue
I consulted with Mr. Whaley on a privacy issue. Mr. Whaley took the time to thoroughly research the issue and provided me with the best, and likely the only, solution to resolve the problem. I very much appreciate Mr. Whaley's knowledge, expertise, and his willingness to provide me with a resolution ...
Stewart A. Whaley's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Stewart is a great attorney. I have worked with him on many cases and he is a true advocate for his clients."
"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."
"Stewart knows the law, facts, and his clients. He represents them vigorously and does what is in their best interests. I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
Honors
2018
Trial Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2018
Community Service Award, Central Arkansas ReEntry Coalition
2018
Avvo Superb Rated Lawer, Avvo
2017
Professional Mentor Award, William H. Bowen School of Law
2015
Professional Mentor Award, William H. Bowen School of Law
2014
Professional Mentor Award, William H. Bowen School of Law
2009
Honors Graduate, William H. Bowen School of Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, wh Law | We Help.
2016 - 2018
Attorney, Open Access Law Firm, PLLC
2014 - 2018
Chief Privacy & Security Officer, Phyzit, Inc.
2009 - 2018
Attorney, Stewart Whaley, attorney-at-law
Associations
2018 - Present
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of ArkansasMember
2018 - Present
U.S. District Court, Western District of ArkansasMember
2018 - Present
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern & Western Districts of ArkansasMember
2018 - Present
Pulaski County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2018 - 2019
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - 2019
Central Arkansas REntry CoalitionLegal advisor
2016 - 2018
Arkansas Bar Association, Website/Technology CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
2016 - 2020
Arkansas Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Member
2015 - 2018
International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsMember
2012 - 2013
Arkansas Access to Justice FoundationMember
2012 - 2015
Arkansas Children's Hospital Medical-Legal PartnershipExecutive Advisory Board
2009 - 2021
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Forgery
DWI
Conspiracy to commit capital murder
Sexual Assault
Theft of Property > $25,000
Education
2009
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
Kansai Gaidai University
Certificate
Speaking Engagements
2020
Arkansas Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting
Broke, Arrested, and Getting Divorced? The Intersection of Family, Criminal and Bankruptcy Law.
2016
UALR Bowen Legal Innovation Hackathon
Organized, managed and competed in legal technology hack-a-thon
2016
Legal Hacking: Technology and Innovation in the Legal Profession
Innovation and Efficacy in the Law: Is It Possible?
2016
Find it Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web
GOVERNMENT INTERNET RESOURCES: FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
2016
Find it Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web
DISCOVER THE INVISIBLE WEB
2016
2016 Signal Conference
Building Cloud-based Voice and SMS applications for legal and medical non-profits
2015
William H. Bowen School of Law
Justice Technology Seminar: Lectured on the use of Voice IVR & SMS in legal aid and legal practice
2015
William H. Bowen School of Law
Two lectures on legal technology for the Professionalism and the Work of Lawyers class
2015
2013
TechCamp Memphis 2013
Twilio Voice/SMS: Teach Your Apps to Speak
2012
Best of CLE 2012
Mobile and Cloud Computing
2012
Arkansas Bar Association, Annual Meeting Committee
Mobile and Cloud Computing
2011
ALSP Statewide Legal Services Conference 2011
Essential Websites to Make your Life Easier
Publications
2018
Arkansas Law Blog
Inmate Medical and Mental Health Care Rights
2018
Arkansas Law Blog
Why Hire an Attorney for an Arkansas Parole Hearing?
2018
Arkansas Law Blog
What does it cost to be removed from the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry?
2018
Arkansas Law Blog
Sex Offender Deregistration
2018
Arkansas Law Blog
Dealing with Harassment as a Registered Sex Offender
2018
Arkansas Law Blog
Family Visitation Supervised
2016
Supplemental Report, State Justice Institute for the Self-Represented Litigation Network
Use of Telephonic Video Conferencing Technology in Remote Court Appearances
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What legal rights exist with joint custody to ensure the safety of my children during covid relating to travel?
10 Feb 2021
Q&A
Can I file to get court ordered marriage counseling before separation or divorce ?
06 Aug 2020
Q&A
What is the legal custody?
28 Jun 2020