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First and foremost, Mr. Wilkinson is an experienced and successful trial lawyer. Mr. Wilkinson is the former Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Benton County, Arkansas. He was promoted to Chief Deputy after serving as the Senior Trial Attorney for the Benton County, Arkansas office for a number of years. His entire career has been focused solely on criminal law. Mr. Wilkinson handles only criminal cases. He does not handle divorces, custody, or civil litigation. He has handled every kind of criminal case imaginable ranging from misdemeanors to Capital Murder cases. This includes DWI's aggravated robberies, kidnappings, thefts, all types of drug cases big and small, and all types of murder cases. He has not only handled all types of cases, but has have successfully tried numerous cases to juries. He has real courtroom and jury trial experience. He has also given numerous statewide and national presentations to hundreds of lawyers on how to handle various aspects of criminal cases.
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700 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville, AR, 72712
Rogers, AR
Fayetteville, AR
Springdale, AR
29 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Considered the best amongst his peers
I hired Shane when my son found himself in deep trouble. The result wasn't just good, it was perfect. When a lawyer is in trouble, they know who is best, and I know of at least three other lawyers that have hired Shane for themselves or their family. There is a reason for that. he is highly respected...
Posted by Jason | March 03, 2014 | DUI & DWI
DWI
I hired Shane last April. I'm not sure if he has the right people working for him. Amy his assistant will call you and be as nice as she can be... But she tends to not follow up with you. She told me that I am just a number with Benton County. Two days before I had to appear in court I had to contac...
Posted by Anthony | August 16, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Saved my job, and my life
Mr. Wilkinson came highly recommended by another attorney who knew this was serious for me. If I was convicted, my job was gone. That would have devastated me and more importantly my family. If you really want to know who is the best, ask around the profession. He is considered the best amongst his p...
Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense
THE excellent criminal lawyer
I strongly recommend him as a criminal lawyer. If he accept your case, it means that he can help you.
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2013 | Family
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND SHANE!
We live in another state, but needed a lawyer for a family member. I cannot say enough about how happy we were with his professionalism, intelligence, and also his caring attitude. He remembers every detail and is highly intelligent. He could tell that I was nervous, and always tried to make me fe...
"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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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
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
2009 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2004 - Present
Northwest Medical Hospital Ethics BoardBoard Member
2002 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Benton County Bar AssociationMember
Not Guilty on all charges
dismissed
dismissed
Not Guilty - jury verdict
misdemeanor plea, no jail time
dismissed
reduced to misdemeanor non sex crime, no jail time
no charges filed
dismissed
dismissed
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
How to Try a Child Abuse Case
2007
Crawford v. Washington: How to Get a Child's Statement Heard
2007
Hearsay
2006
How to Corroborate a Statement
2005
Corroboration of a Child's Statement
2005
Hearsay: Crawford v. Washington
2012
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