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

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Torre | February 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 | Divorce & Separation

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 Lauren M. | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Superb Divorce Attorney in Little Rock, Arkansas

This review is for Attorney Valerie L. Goudie. I retained her for an Uncontested Divorce case. Attorney Goudie provided exemplary service and a seamless process. During our consultation she explained the process clearly, answered my questions, and immediately put me at ease regarding my case. She's v...ery professional and yet she's able to show genuine concern about a very sensitive matter. She never rushes you and she kept me well abreast about my case and any time I had a question she was just an email away. Any decisions that needed to be made, she would promptly contact me to make sure that a mutual agreed upon plan would be executed for the best outcome for my unique situation. Attorney Goudie puts you at ease and I trust her expertise to get the job done. She has many years of experience and you won't leave disappointed. I would recommend her to my friends and family any day. Thank you Attorney Goudie because of your help, I have a "New Beginning" in my life.

Posted by Tracy | June 09, 2015 | Family

Good lawyer to have on your side

Ms. Goudie has been my family's attorney for many years. She has never failed to be there when we needed her, and her work is exemplary. She ALWAYS calls us back when we leave messages; if it takes longer than a few days, she is quick to apologize, but focuses all her attention on us whether we are i...n the office or on the phone. I would recommend her to anyone who needs legal work done.

Posted by Von | March 07, 2014 | Probate

What happen with my dad's case?

Attorney Goudie handled a case for my deceased father, I have made at least seven (7) attempts to reach Attorney Goudie to find out about the pending case. I must say her secretary was very nice and took several messages but the Attorney has not kept me informed, nor has she responded to questions ...or returned telephone calls.

Valerie Goudie

Replied last March 07, 2014

I represented this gentleman's father. After my client's death, I was contacted by this man's brother to continue to attempt to collect a judgment I was able to win on his father's behalf. The judgment has been uncollectable. After I researched certain issues requested by the family, I contacted this man's brother and informed him there was nothing further that could be done. I believed this information would be shared among the siblings.

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James Scurlock

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

Activity

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