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 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Expungement

Posted by Malachi | July 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

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...w who needs a lawyer that Ledbetter Cline is the best.

Posted by Bryce | March 14, 2014 | Expungement

Drew Ledbetter, not just a lawyer. I can call him a friend and a mentor.

"The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green." -Thomas Carlyle Well, I would like to make this man known. Drew did more for me than anyone has, be it family or friends. There was never a time that I could not reach him..., and he would gladly see me immediately. Not only was I going through a drug possession case, but I was struggling with a drug addiction. That is why I can honestly say Drew is more than a lawyer. Many things he said to me I still remember daily, and they help me cope. I do believe that I would not be clean now if it were not for the push he gave me. Now let me tell you some details about how the case went down. I was arrested in October 2010 for felony possession (class d). I found drew through an online service and decided to have a consultation. Which during, Drew was very honest, stern, but also caring. He told me the hard truth that I was in trouble and that there would be consequences. Which I knew. What I did not know was how quickly Drew got to working on my case. It felt like mine was the only one he was handling. Everything was looking well, no jail time or probation. But then, in February 2011, I was arrested again for a Class Y felony for guns and drugs (minimum 10 year sentence by the way), and on top of that it was on UA campus. When I got to jail, Drew was already there waiting. He comforted me, called my mother to tell her, and told me he would do everything he could. And he did. Drew managed to get me back into school, and instead of doing 10 years in a state prison, Drew made a deal with the state that if I would accept a plea to complete Washington County Drug Court, I would not have to serve the sentence. All I can say is Drew must have some superpowers, because what I did was not something you get away with lightly. In March 2011 I plead into Drug Court, and released Drew from being my counsel. After some slip ups and a few days in jail I managed to graduate Drug Court in February 2014. Immediately Drew contacted me to congratulate me and to assure me he would call Drug Court and make sure they sealed my record. Without Drew, I would still be in an Arkansas State Prison or SWACCC. Instead, I am living a happy life with my wife, a job, a car, a home, and two puppies. I cannot thank Drew enough. In summary, I would never think of using anyone else as an attorney. Forget anything you have heard about any "great lawyers" in the area. Drew is the greatest lawyer in the country. I recommend him to anyone and everyone. If you want a lawyer that goes above and beyond his job; a lawyer that will be your friend; a lawyer that will be your mentor and guide if needed; a lawyer that will do everything possible to win your case; a lawyer that will be honest with you and not beat around the bush; he is the lawyer for you. Again- USE DREW LEDBETTER AS YOUR ATTORNEY. YOU WILL NOT REGRET THE DECISION. Thanks so much Drew. Your buddy, BAC

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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

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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

Activity

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