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Drew D. Ledbetter
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Biography
I am a trial attorney in Fayetteville, AR focused on state and federal criminal cases. I have handled thousands of felony cases and had numerous jury trials, including trials on Death Penalty cases. I have taught classes on the topic of Criminal Law at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, and I have taught classes for continuing legal education credit to other attorneys in my area of practice. In 2007 I served as President of the Benton County Bar Association. I am the former senior trial attorney at the Benton County Prosecuting Attorney's office. I am a trial lawyer. My practice is focused on State and Federal Criminal defense and general civil litigation.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arkansas for 22 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Ledbetter Cline, PLLC
112 S. East Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701
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Drew D. Ledbetter's Reviews
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Posted by Wesley | April 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
If you need help legally call Drew.
I was a nervous wreck and had nobody to turn to. I spent the last of my savings and I needed help. Drew treated me like a normal human being and had my back the entire way. He’s a normal guy, and even though you can’t trust everyone you can trust him. Thanks for everything Drew!
Posted by Colin Rystedt | September 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Colin Rystedt
Drew Ledbetter is a fantastic lawyer, I was falsely accused of rape with a 25 year prison sentence.Drew Ledbetter knew what to do and I received a Dismissal with prejudice meaning I can never be charged again.Never went to trial.Freedom is fantastic,thank you Drew.
Posted by Malachi | July 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ledbetter Cline is the best and I'm grateful
I made some bad mistakes and I was going to go to jail I was afraid. Thanks to Ledbetter Cline I am only on probation and my record can get expunged after its over as long as I don’t mess up. I am grateful for the work they did for me and I wanted to leave this review and I will tell everyone I kno...
Posted by Maurizio | July 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I can't recommend Drew enough!!!
I can’t recommend Drew enough! He helped me with a long list of misdmeanors that I had in 3 different courts. Drew probably saved me more in fines and court costs than I had to pay him for the whole deal. In all he got 15 charges reduced down to only 3 that I had to pay fines on. Thanks Drew I wi...
Posted by Marc | May 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
6 out of 5 stars!
Drew is awesome! I shopped around and hiring Drew was clearly the best option. He explained several possible approaches/outcomes and kept me up to date as things progressed. Drew was able to get my charges completely dismissed and I never stepped into a courtroom. Don't think twice about hiring D...
Drew D. Ledbetter's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have been in court with Drew Ledbetter many times. He possesses superb trial skills and is very knowledgeable in the law. I highly recommend Mr. Ledbetter."
"I worked with Drew when I was a lowly law clerk and have observed him many times in Court. I trust his judgment, knowledge, and skill implicitly. I highly recommend Drew Ledbetter. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Drew for years. He is an excellent litigator with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to get his clients results. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Drew is one of the most professional lawyers in the Arkansas legal community. He is a great attorney to deal with either as co-counsel or opposing counsel. With Drew, his clients interest come first and will fight for them. If I ended up in criminal trouble in the Washington/Benton County area, he would be one of my first calls."
"Drew is a fellow lawyer in the defense community, but I prosecuted several cases against Drew as defense counsel. I endorse Drew because he has repeatedly demonstrated that he is smart, diligent, and dedicated to defending his clients."
"I have worked with Drew and know first hand his commitment and sense of responsibility to his clients. Drew is the criminal defense attorney I refer people to."
"Drew is a highly knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate, professional and skilled criminal defense lawyer. Drew has efficiently and effectively handled criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to the most complex felonies, including death penalty cases, statewide. He is an excellent trial lawyer and is respected by his fellow lawyers in the community."
"Drew is one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in Northwest Arkansas. As a lawyer who doesn't practice Criminal Defense, I routinely refer clients to Drew should they have a Criminal matter. I highly endorse Drew."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyer, Arkansas Times
2007
Recognition of Service as President, Benton County Bar Association
2006
Recognition of Service as Vice President, Benton County Bar Association
2006
Award of Excellence, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Senior Partner, Ledbetter Cline, PLLC.
2008 - 2012
Partner, Brady, Platt, & Ledbetter
2004 - 2008
Senior Trial Attorney, Benton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2003 - 2004
Attorney, Everett Law Firm
Associations
2003 - Present
Benton County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - 2007
Benton County Bar AssociationPresident
2006 - 2006
Benton County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2005 - 2006
Benton County Bar AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Arkansas v. C.S.
Jury found client Not Guilty
State of Arkansas v. JM
Jury found Client Not Guilty
State of Arkansas v. R.P.
Charges Reduced to Murder 2nd. After "good time" calculations my client will serve only 5 years.
State of Arkansas v. A.C.
Charge reduced to misdmeanor trespassing. No jail time.
State of Arkansas v. A.B.
Life sentence avoided
State of Arkansas v. M.W.
Jury voted against death penalty
State of Arkansas v. Serafin Sandoval Vega
Plea bargain reached during trial.
State of Arkansas v. Jose Enrique Camacho
Plea bargain reached during trial.
State of Arkansas v. Roxanna Hernandez
Plea bargain reached.
State of Arkansas v. Ronnie Smith
Trial
State of Arkansas v. Albert Keith Smith
Trial
State of Arkansas v. Juan Garcia
Plea Bargain reached.
Education
2003
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
Spring CLE
Jury Nullification: Ethical Considerations for Trial Advocates
2015
Meet the Experts
Trying Murder Cases
2015
AACDL Summer Conference
Bloodstain Analysis
2012
Continuing Education
Bail Bonding and Handguns
2008
DWI awareness seminar
DWI Law
2007
Methamphetamine Awareness Week
Meth Awareness
2006
Arkansas Law Enforcment Training Academy
Search and Seizure Law
2005
Arkansas Law Enforcment Training Academy
Search and Seizure Law
Publications
2007
Benton County Bar Journal
Year in Review
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was wrote a citation for criminal trespass and theft of property there was not any no trespassing signs and i took one pallet
29 Nov 2012
Q&A
If some one has not pressed charges but rang the police can they change there mind wen all i did was self defencens my self by
22 Nov 2012
Q&A
What is the age of consent in arkansas?
31 Oct 2012