Shane Mitchell Wilkinson

Shane Mitchell Wilkinson

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bentonville, AR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

700 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville, AR

About Shane

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Shane Wilkinson dedicates his entire practice to criminal defense. He has handled well over 3000 felony cases. He has had numerous successful jury verdicts in cases ranging from DWI to Capital Murder.

23 years | 5,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 23 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wilkinson Law Firm

700 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville, AR, 72712

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Shane Mitchell Wilkinson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

5 star (28)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Jacob | September 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer in NWA

I was falsely accused of a crime I didn’t commit. I was arrested on false charges and lost my career. I met with many attorneys but when I met with Shane, he already had the affidavit, knew who my case was assigned to, and was negotiating with the prosecution to not file. I haven’t even hired this ma...n yet, and he was already working to get this resolved. He listened to my story and believed in my case. At one point a deal was presented and I didn’t know what to do. Shane said the easiest thing for him would be for me to accept, but that’s not what I hired him for, I hired him to do what was best for me and that’s exactly what he was going to do, so I didn’t accept. After 10 months of my case getting pushed back, no charges were filed and my case was dismissed. Shane works hard for his clients to get the best outcome possible. No matter how early or late I emailed him, Shane picked up and responded. Shane will be the only attorney I will use or recommend to anyone. If you’re reading this review and are in a bad situation with the law, no doubt Shane is your best option and will take care of you.

Posted by Anonymous | November 3, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

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

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Wilkinson was very prompt in getting me a permission letter from the judge to go outside of the country, since I was still on probation. He is very professional, and I would definitely recommend him for his services.

Posted by Shevin | March 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grade A Representation

Unfortunately i found myself on the wrong side of the law in benton county after taking necessary action to defend myself and a third party. I was arrested and wrongly charged with a malicious amount of felony charges that i was innocent of. Long story short, shane took the time to listen to my side ...of the story. Although he was skeptical of the case, he accepted my case, and believed my side the story. Had i been charged with all 12 felonious accusations, i have no doubt i would be sitting in prison right now. I took a huge loss. Lost my home, business, assets, and nearly my whole mind funding my fight of being wrongly accused in benton county. I never spoke a word to the judge. Less than 10 court dates later, charges are dismissed, and my case is closed. Theres no question who to call for a high level case. He has my vote every time. He is worth every penny, becuase he earns every one of them.

Posted by Casey | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The. Best.

Shane really is THE best. I appreciated his aggressive style in that he was proactive for my best interests. His experience and network within the system is invaluable for his clients. Don't let some half skilled (often half priced for a reason) attorney have your future in their hands. Go with the b...est...get the best results. So glad I did just that.

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Solid, professional, and responsive guidance throughout the process

We were looking for legal services and found Shane to be the "total package". His previous experiences as a prosecutor, followed by years of defending clients, and strong relationships with key stakeholders in northwest AR proved to be a compelling and powerful combination of strengths that are rare...ly found in one person. Shane walked us through the process, potential scenarios, and what each one could mean for us. He was incredibly knowledgeable, transparent, responsive, and a great communicator throughout the journey. I would recommend him again and again.

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Shane Mitchell Wilkinson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Evan Oshan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A straight shooter..."

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George Morton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathan Bogart

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Weaver

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I was a law clerk while Shane was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, he was one of my favorites to work with!"

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Duane Kees

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shane is an outstanding lawyer. I highly recommend his servces."

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Joshua Bryant

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

5.0 out of 5.0 Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2008

Recognition and Appreciation Award, Childrens Advocacy Center

2005

Award of Excellence, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

2004

Shining Star Award, Children's Advocacy Center

Work Experience

2008 - Present

, Law Office of Shane Wilkinson

2004 - 2008

Chief Deputy Prosecutor, Benton County Prosecutor's Office

2002 - 2004

Senior Trial Attorney, Benton County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - Present

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2004 - Present

Northwest Medical Hospital Ethics Board

Board Member

2002 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Benton County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Ogborn

Not Guilty on all charges

State of Arkansas v. S.

dismissed

State of Arkansas v. Taylor

dismissed

State of Arkansas v. Whitlock

Not Guilty - jury verdict

State of Arkansas v. H.

misdemeanor plea, no jail time

State of Arkansas v. K.

dismissed

State of Arkansas v. Gray

reduced to misdemeanor non sex crime, no jail time

State v Williams

no charges filed

State of Arkansas v. Lowry

dismissed

State of Arkansas v. Jafari

dismissed

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Education

2002

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Equal Justice: Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse

How to Try a Child Abuse Case

2007

Finding Words

Crawford v. Washington: How to Get a Child's Statement Heard

2007

Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Semi-Annual CLE

Hearsay

2006

Finding Words

How to Corroborate a Statement

2005

Finding Words

Corroboration of a Child's Statement

2005

Finding Words

Hearsay: Crawford v. Washington

Publications

2012

Aspatore Book publication Inside The Minds: Transitioning From Prosecutor To Defense Attorney

Languages

English

Spanish

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