Shane Mitchell Wilkinson

Shane Mitchell Wilkinson

4.9
Rating: 9.4

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.

24 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

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Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Top Notch Lawyer

Very knowledgeable, was a big help on what steps we need to take to get through a very though time. Had our back we we needed it.

Posted by Marla | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Choose Shane

If you are facing criminal charges, calling Shane is the first thing you need to do. Then, you can put your mind at ease knowing you have obtained the absolute best counsel. Shane helped me a great deal by creating options in my case that were not initially available. He and his office are knowle...dgeable, prompt, and helpful. I would recommend Shane to anyone who wants to be respected and represented.

Posted by Jerry | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Shane Wilkinson- Great Lawyer!

If you or a loved one is in need of a criminal defense attorney, I highly recommend the services of the Wilkinson Law Firm in Bentonville. When my Brother-in-law was arrested in Siloam Springs and booked into the Benton County Jail, my wife and I were shocked and scared and worried that didn’t kno...w who to turn to. We live thousands of miles away, so we didn’t have any local contacts. We were quite fortunate to find the Wilkinson Law Offices and we are very happy that we secured their representation for my wife’s brother. Shane Wilkinson is very knowledgeable about both the law and the local court procedures, but he is still very personable and easy to talk to. Shane is hard-working and always diligent, but he still finds the time to respond to all of our questions, either via email or via a telephone chat. Shane is well-known and well-respected in the local legal community and Courts, but he fought hard to get our out-of-town relative the best deal possible under the circumstances. I am convinced that if we had retained a different attorney, the outcome would not have been as favorable. Shane shepherded our relative through the process with a gentle hand, showing as much flexibility as possible, and he managed to get him the absolute best deal possible from the Court. The prosecutor was quite invested in this case and I feel that if we had hired a lesser defense attorney, there is no way that our relative would have gotten the deal that he got. Shane Wilkinson helped my brother-in-law, and our entire family, deal with a very difficult situation in the most positive way possible and he brought it to a good outcome. I highly recommend the services of the Wilkinson Law Firm.

Posted by Steve | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Man of Honor, Integrity, and Justice

My son was falsely accused of a crime, a crime that could have destroyed his life forever, a crime that could have put him in jail for many years if it had not been for Shane Wilkinson. We set a meeting with Shane, and told him our plight, after an hour of discussion we knew he was the right man to ...defend, support, and win true JUSTICE for our son. Shane is extremely smart about law and the psychology of people, he uses knowledge from past cases to develop the best plan of attack to give you the best chances to win your case. Shane puts himself in the shoes of the defendant and is extremely protective of them and their family. Shane is empathetic and supportive which greatly helps off set the deep mental anguish and constant fatigue that occurs when a loved one is getting ham strung by the judicial system for weeks, months, or even years. Shane was available 24/7 through out the entire process. After 5 months Shane, to the relief of our entire family,, was able to get the my sons case dismissed. If we did not have Shane the case could have drug on for years, if you want the best representation for yourself or some one you love Shane Wilkinson is your man. There are none better, thank you again Shane for saving my sons life, it would not have happened without you and your team.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable. Influential.

Within minutes of taking over my case from my previous attorney, Shane was getting results. He received paperwork and contact information that the other attorney had requested for weeks. Shane is known and highly respected in Arkansas courts. Shane was very thorough in his review of my case and th...e outcome was overwhelmingly positive.

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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:  9.4 (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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