Valerie Lynne Goudie

Valerie Lynne Goudie

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 35 years

Family Lawyer at Little Rock, AR
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Appeals ... +5 more

212 Center Street - Suite 100, Little Rock, AR

About Valerie

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Family 35%

I represent people in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Dependency Actions.

35%
Adoption 5%

Representing Potential Parents in Adoptions

5%
Civil Rights 5%

I represent Individuals in actions that violate Civil Rights Statutes, including Federal U.S.C. 1983 Excessive Use of Force Actions.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 13 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 35 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1990

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Wallace, Martin, Duke and Russell, PLLC

212 Center Street - Suite 100, Little Rock, AR, 72201

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Valerie Lynne Goudie's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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Posted by Torre | February 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This woman is amazing

I highly recommend Val to ANYONE for ANYTHING!!! She is such an amazing attorney and woman. She gives reassurance and guidance, communicates well, reaches out, and does everything in her power to help. I went through a custody battle with her and after almost 2.5 years I walked out of that courtroom ...with full physical and legal custody of my three children! When I thought there was no hope, she never gave up! For that I will be forever greatful!!!

Posted by T.Canada | January 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

The Best!

Valerie is a great communicator! That's the most important part when you're going through a divorce! My divorce was handled within a timely manner, and if Valerie didnt' contact me by phone, she reached out via email. I would definitely recommend her to you because she's the attorney who ensures tha...t at the end of it all, you will know she has given it her best.

Posted by Megan | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

BEST HUMAN EVER

Valerie Goudie is the epitome of a saint. From day 1 she was invested in our step-parent adoption case. She didn’t care that we’re a same-sex couple, she believed in our case and she made sure every document was complete and accurate, she listened and put not only her work, but her heart into this... case. One incident in the case we thought the judge may dismiss but she vowed no matter what we had this and she wouldn’t give up. She knows exactly what she’s doing and in the event she has a question, she checks it 7 times over. With every quote we received upon filing for the adoption she was by far the best price. Even though 10 months later we racked a nice bill because I emailed her so much..she’s worth every single penny. Aside from winning our case she was there for me when I needed her, through my panic attacks and my frantic emails to crying relief over the phone. My favorite moment when i knew without a shadow of a doubt she had our family’s best interest at heart, was when she dropped what she was doing on her mini vacation to call me and calm my nerves after a traumatic event with the biological parent. She talked me through each step to take and I can never thank her enough. I’ll be recommending her to every person I know.

Posted by Alexis | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Amazing service

We came to Valerie highly recommended by some friends of ours for a step parent adoption. I am not only the happiest person on earth today, but I am so grateful to Valarie and the staff that work along side her. She always had answers for any question I could think of, and kept us up to date on every... piece of information that came up. When we would get worried she would assure us and walk us through the steps she was taking. She could be light and laugh at our jokes but when it was time to be prepared and serious she was on it. No matter what the opposing attorney tried to throw at us Valerie was ready. It was a long fight and my wife is quite the worry wart. And she emailed my wife and fix any concerns she could have. The friends that recommended her to us didn’t do justice in explaining the exceptional service that she provides. And attorney fees are always scary but her prices were the best we came across. And well worth every penny. Thank you so much Valerie I am forever grateful.

Posted by Trey | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Flawless

Valerie went above and beyond for my case. She is very professional, very experienced (28 years), gives more than 110% and willing to work with you on your financial situation. When you have someone that is that experienced and professional, you can't go wrong! Give her a call for a free consultation...! Thank you again, Val!

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Civil rights lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Valerie is an attorney that always takes a personal interest in every case she takes on. You will feel like she is defending a member of her own family as she fights for your rights against often very difficult opponents. She is a great attorney who I would recommend to my own family."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate, Wallace, Martin, Duke and Russell, PLLC.

2008 - 2011

Partner, Goudie and Kirby

2007 - 2008

Managing Partner, Goudie and Cocu

2000 - 2007

Owner, Law Office of Valerie L. Goudie

1997 - 2000

Managing Partner, Goudie and Phillips

1990 - 1997

Owner, Law Office of Valerie L. Palmedo

Associations

2013 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association Mock Trial Committee

2012 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association

Calhoun County Bar Association

Past President

2000 - 2012

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Education

1989

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Auburn University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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