$ 90-250 per hour
Lisa Marie Dennis
About Lisa
Biography
Lisa is a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arkansas. She was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1992 and the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas in 1995.
Lisa handled several high profile criminal cases including rape trials, drug trials, and a capital murder trial during her years at the Benton County and Washington County Public Defenders Office. She later served as a deputy prosecuting attorney for the acclaimed Washington/Madison Drug Court presided over by Judge Mary Ann Gunn. After over 10 years as a prosecutor, she started a law practice with Judge Gunn and another respected local attorney, Ken Kieklak. GUNN KIEKLAK DENNIS LLP provides an array of legal services for a holistic but aggressive approach to legal representation. Lisa's practice primarily includes criminal law, divorces, custody matters, and visitation cases
Lisa is a member of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. She served as a board member for the Arkansas Association of Drug Court Professionals Association and an officer on the Board of Directors for the Washington/Madison Counties Friends of the Drug Court Foundation. She is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association, the Washington County Bar Association, and the Benton County Bar Association and the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. She has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial lawyer in 2015 and 2016 by the National Trial Lawyers.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
26 years
Family
50%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arkansas for 33 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1992
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004
Location
GUNN KIEKLAK DENNIS LLP
3900 Front Street Suite 103, Fayetteville, AR, 72701-4202
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Kelly | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Lisa is the attorney you want on your side!
We hired Lisa for a difficult custody battle. She was attentive to our needs, wishes, and concerns throughout the entire process. We never felt like we were going through this alone, or had the aggravation of our attorney being unreachable. Several times, Lisa would return our calls during break s...
Posted by Michael | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellant Attorney
I had a big custody battle over my daughter, and Lisa was there every step of the way. Thanks to Lisa the outcome was everything I wanted. If you want an amazing attorney with experience, knowledge, who is compassionate and cares about you and your family, Lisa is the best. She was always professiona...
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2014 | Child Custody
awesome
Honest and professional. She listened to all my concerns and in the end with she helped me win more time with my daughter. I owe her so much.
Lisa Marie Dennis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lisa is a dedicated advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Lisa for the last 15 years. She is a great trial attorney before both bench and juries. I watched her first jury felony drug delivery case 15 years ago when she won the case by directed verdict. I have the utmost respect for her integrity and work ethic."
David Mazzanti
Business lawyer
Louis Lim
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.
Caution issued in AR, 2004
updated on 01/07/2014A caution means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was cautioned in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, GUNN KIEKLAK DENNIS LLP
2011 - 2016
Of Counsel, The Gunn Firm
2001 - 2011
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Washington County, State of Arkansas
1997 - 2000
Deputy Public Defender, Benton and Washington County
Associations
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Washington County Bar Association
Benton County Bar Association
National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Crossbow murder
Juvenile court
Education
1992
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English