Angela M. Hyde

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Angela M. Hyde

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fayetteville, AR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Sex Crime

1 East Center, Suite 320-A, Fayetteville, AR

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Angela

Biography

Voted Northwest Arkansas' Best Criminal Defense Firm.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

55%
DUI and DWI 35%

16 years

35%
Drug Crime 5%

5%
Sex Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 17 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Norwood & Norwood, P.A.

1 East Center, Suite 320-A, Fayetteville, AR, 72701

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Norwood & Norwood, P.A.

628 Highway 412 West, Springdale, AR, 72762

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Norwood & Norwood, P.A.

2001 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers, AR, 72758

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Norwood & Norwood, P. A.

1003 SE 14th Street, Suite 1, Bentonville, AR, 72712

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Angela M. Hyde's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

157 Client Reviews

5 star (156) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Matthew | March 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Angela Hyde beat my gun charge!!!

Ms. Angela Hyde beat the Arkansas State Police on my gun charge arrest!!! One Friday night I was driving down Weddington returning to my home when in my rearview mirror I saw blue lights so I pulled over on Boyles going into Farmington Two Arkansas State troopers approached my car the first one c...ame to the passenger window and said I was speeding (I was not!!). he proceeded to say my car smelled like marijuana and told me to get out of the vehicle. I have my medical marijuana card in two states one of them being Arkansas. The state trooper then proceeds to try to hassle me about why I smell like marijuana. I told him I have a marijuana card and I smoke it. That’s not illegal to smell like marijuana smoke is what I told him. I received no test to try to determine if I was too impaired to drive. He proceeded to tell me that he was going to search my car because I smelled like marijuana the state troopers searched my car and found a firearm in the back of the seat pocket. I was prescribed Xanax, which I had in the vehicle also which he proceeded to try and act like it was an illegal substance, which they tried to charge me with, but also later dropped that charge. My car was towed, and I went to jail for three days while in jail, the state trooper neglected to leave my probable cause paperwork for the jailers or the judge. The trooper finally did the probable cause paperwork and returned it to the jail his story on the paperwork was a complete lie about how this stop went. I bonded out and immediately knew I was going to hire Norwood and Norwood because Miss Angela is not to be played with I bonded out and immediately knew I was going to hire Norwood and Norwood because Miss Angela is not to be trifled with. She fights diligently for her clients. On my first trial date, the prosecutor offered me five years of probation. I immediately knew I was not going to take it because I was a victim of a bad search!! After two years of going back and forth with the prosecutor and diligent work from her and the other attorneys in her firm Miss Angela called me a week ago and told me that the prosecutor was going to drop the gun charge which was the only charge I have left standing against me to say I was happy is a understatement. I’ve used Norwood in Norwood before and Miss Angela, as I stated before always fights for her clients with her all!! I’M GOING TO SAY THIS AGAIN!!! YOU WANT TO GO TO JAIL OR BE ON PROBATION AND HAVE THE POLICE IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE AND BUSINESS?? Of course, you don’t. No one does so hire Miss Angela at Norwood and Norwood.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Felony dropped

Angela helped me get my charges dropped! Definitely recommend. My charges went from a felony to misdemeanor to just a court fee. Communicative and effective.

Posted by Raymond M. Springdale, Arkansas | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

6 STARS ON A 5 STAR RATING SYSTEM! LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU’VE FOUND YOUR LAWYER!

Dynamic, Rock Solid, & Truly Reliable Legal Representation, is Everything Anytime you find yourself at odds with the Criminal Justice System! If you ever personally find yourself in the Crosshairs of the Police & Criminal Justice Authorities of NWA, there is NO BETTER Legal Team you can hire than AN...GELA HYDE & the Litigation Professionals at NORWOOD & NORWOOD in SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS! As a (2) Time Military Combat Veteran, a Lifelong Resident of NWA, who had never had anything more serious than a Speeding Ticket in my life. I recently found myself being Accused of a Heinous & Despicable Crime, that I 100% DID NOT COMMIT! Despite those Obvious Facts though, that DID NOT STOP the LOCAL POLICE from Coming After Me Immediately with the Force & Voracity Worthy of a Serial Killer or an Individual on the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List! Fortunately after a trustworthy referral, I Quickly made the Decision to Call and Hire ANGELA HYDE at NORWOOD & NORWOOD! She Listened to My Story, Treated Me with Dignity, then Right Away She Aggressively Went to Work to Fight Back Against this CORRUPT POLICE FORCE & their JACK-BOOTED THUG TACTICS & LIES, that They Were Attempting to Employ in order to Destroy My Life & Throw Me in Prison! Within the Following Weeks, ATTORNEY ANGELA HYDE Alongside NORWOOD & NORWOOD Fought For Me, & Actually Managed to Stop All of My Fraudulent Charges from even Being Formally Filed… Thus handing Me back the Keys to my Very Life & Freedom! Please Hear Me When I Say This, If Someone Like Me Can Find Themself in a HORRIFIC & UNJUST LEGAL SITUATION such as This 1. LITERALLY ANYONE WALKING AROUND NWA CAN POTENTIALLY SUFFER THE EXACT SAME FATE! So if You are Reading This, & that Person is You, Call Them Immediately at (479) 903-7720! Do Not Wait, Pick Up the Phone & Call Angela Hyde/Norwood & Norwood, TRUST ME WHEN I SAY, Your Very Life & Freedom going forward may depend on who’s on the other end of the Line! So if I were you, I’d make for certain it was Angela Hyde/Norwood & Norwood…

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Results

I hired Angela after I was facing a pretty serious felony charge filed by the state. That's jail time, fines, loss of rights, loss of job opportunities, etc. I thought for sure my life was over, but Angela reassured me that there was much hope to be had in my case. In about a month, I received the ne...ws that no charges were going to be filed. Essentially the case was dropped! This has allowed me to get things back on track and a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. If you get into any kind of trouble, I would 10/10 recommend.

Posted by Carolyn | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Truly sent from God

My son had multiple felonies that would have put him away for life.I called Norwood and Norwood and read their reviews.Everything you read is true statements.Angela fought for my son and not one, but All of the charges were dismissed.I prayed morning noon and night.I believe this is a true miracle.Go...d sent her to us.I highly recommend her.If your looking for a lawyer dont wait till the last minute.I assure you their team is the best.Angela was upfront from the beginning of what we were up against.Theres not enough stars in the sky for what I would rate her.We never even went to trial and believe me when I say there were many felonies.

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Angela M. Hyde's Lawyer Endorsements

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Heather Campbell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Angela as a prosecutor for a long time. She is an exceptional lawyer. She works hard and is always prepared."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Angela is an exceptional attorney. Her courtroom advocacy is the envy of fellow litigators, and her results speak for themselves. Angela is highly respected within this legal community."

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Leif Hamman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Hyde knows what the prosecution will do even before they know themselves, because she used to work for the other side. Hiring her is like using the prosecution's own tricks against them. For her vast knowledge and experience, I am happy to endorse this Ms. Hyde."

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Thomas Marks

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Hyde fought very hard for her client and showed a dedication rarely seen in other defense attorneys. She was well-prepared and well-versed in the law as it pertained to the case we had and the client she represented."

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Alison Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Angela is an intelligent, savvy attorney who always works diligently on behalf of her clients. She's both smart and compassionate, which makes her a stellar criminal defense attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Norman Norwood

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Hyde fights extremely hard for clients and accomplishes great results. Her knowledge from being a former prosecutor helps achieve those great results."

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Jonathan Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Having worked against Angela on past cases, I feel comfortable recommending her to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney. Angela is dedicated to finding a way to win, and she has an impressive knowledge of the law."

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Cathy Norwood

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Angela is always a fierce advocate for her clients and has achieved some fabulous results. She is very professional and well liked by her clients."

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Cody Dowden

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"In my experience trying cases against Angela I always found her to be well prepared and knowledgeable about her case. These are valuable assets in a criminal defense attorney, as thorough preparation is often key to a good legal defense. Angela is the kind of atorney you want in your corner."

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Thomas Marks

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Cathy Norwood

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Cody Dowden

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

The Best of NWA Winner for Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Northwest Arkansas

2020

The Best of Northwest Arkansas Winner for Best Law Firm, Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Northwest Arkansas

2019

The Best of NWA Winner for Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Northwest Arkansas

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Partner, Norwood & Norwood, P.A.

2015 - Present

Litigation Attorney, Norwood & Norwood, P.A.

2008 - 2015

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Washington County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2006 - 2008

Law Clerk, Hodson Law Firm

Associations

2021 - Present

United States Federal Court, Western District of Arkansas

Licensed

2016 - Present

Benton County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

2015 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

University of Arkansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Winning DWI Cases

Ethics and Professionalism in DWI Cases and the Rules of Professional Conduct

Languages

Spanish

English

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