Drew D. Ledbetter

Drew D. Ledbetter

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fayetteville, AR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

112 S. East Ave, Fayetteville, AR

About Drew

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 22 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ledbetter Cline, PLLC

112 S. East Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701

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Drew D. Ledbetter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Down to Earth

I would have given Drew 5 stars but I felt like I wasnt informed enough since it was my first time to obtain a lawyer. I really liked his attitude and he' a pretty down to earth kind of person. I felt like I had to contact him in order to find out more information. I know lawyers can be pretty exp...ensive so therefore, should do a great job on fulfilling their clients with security or assurance that they arein good hands. In the end, I was pretty pleased and happy that he was able to help me out in reducing and eliminating some of my charges. I didn't even have to show up in court! Thank god, and thanks to Drew.

Posted by Alex | November 30, 2012 | Criminal Defense

The best lawyer in northwest arkansas. Possibly the world!

I was arrested for delivery of a controlled substance in benton county arkansas. When I bailed out of jail I had no idea what to do in order to deal with a class y felony charge. I didnt even know any details about my charges. When I called to speak with Drew his office staff was very nice and I was ...able to speak with him within minutes. He told me I could come to his office in Fayetteville and we would sit down and figure this out. I was scared to death about the entire situation until my meeting with Drew. He calmed me down and presented me with the facts about my case. He gave me a print out of my probable cause affidavit so that I could read the details for myself. He answered all my questions honestly and knowledgably. I wasnt out of trouble yet but he made me feel alot better about my situation because I was able to stop wondering about the facts. Drew had a gameplan for my case from the very start and he told me exactly what we could do to make sure I recieved the least punishment possible. There was no way that we could take my case to trial because I was guilty of the charges and the state's evidence was way too strong. Although he did give me the option I knew that his advice to try for another path was the right way to go. He gave me several options and told me which would help me the most. Drew walked me through the process step by step. He was there for me and took care of things when I had to miss court for work on short notice. I ended up recieving a lesser charge than what i was arrested for and never served any jail time after my initial ten days before i bonded out. Drew is an awesome lawyer and it was great to have him in my corner. If you are facing a similar situation you owe it to yourself and your family to allow Drew to represent you. He is a good person and I now consider him a friend.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Drew Ledbetter may as well be a magician

In the summer of 2011, I was charged with a felony drug charge. I am college educated, have a good, professional job, and had a LOT to lose if I was convicted of this charge. The first time we sat down with Drew, he really listened to what I had to say about my case. He expressed sympathy, even e...mpathy, for how the situation arose in which I was charged with this crime. He never once made me feel embarassed or ashamed about anything. I made a bad decision but I'm not a bad person. Drew understood this. He simply immediately started brainstorming the way he would handle my case, and we worked out arrangements for him to get started. He bent over backward to help me out. I was facing up to 10 years in prison if I was convicted of this crime. But Drew worked his magic and somehow he was able to get me a plea deal in which I received NO PROBATION, NO JAIL TIME, and NO FELONY. My charge was dropped down to what amounted to a slap on the wrist - a MISDEMEANOR and a very light fine. I couldn't believe what a great job he did. He also made sure I knew when my court dates were. He was always available. With such an overzealous police force, NWA needs an attorney like Drew Ledbetter to bring the balance of power back to the people. If you or anyone you know is charged with a crime, do yourself a favor and call Drew.

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Drew D. Ledbetter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Troy Whitlow

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joshua Bryant

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Nicholas Churchill

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Christian Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brandon Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Alan Lane

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Courtney Cline

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Matthew Lindsay

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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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Rick Woods

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandon Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Lindsay

General practice lawyer

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Alan Lane

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Troy Whitlow

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2003 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - 2007

Benton County Bar Association

President

2006 - 2006

Benton County Bar Association

President-Elect

2005 - 2006

Benton County Bar Association

Vice 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.

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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

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