Louis Lim has been a criminal defense attorney in Northwest Arkansas since 1996.
He has law offices in Bentonville and Springdale, Arkansas. He is one in a handful of private
practitioners in Northwest Arkansas who has successful jury trial experience in death penalty murder
cases. He is the first Korean American lawyer to practice law and try jury trials in Northwest Arkansas.
Louis Lim received his B.A. in Philosophy at Northwestern University, in Evanston, IL, in 1991.
He received his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law, in Fayetteville, AR, in 1996.
Louis Lim is also a graduate from the Western Trial Advocacy Institute in Laramie, WY and
the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, GA. He is qualified to administer standardized
field sobriety testing, which is universally utilized by law enforcement agencies in DWI detection.
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109 Spring Street, Suite 2, Springdale, AR, 72764
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Posted by Ismael | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Effective and Caring Lawyer
I was arrested for domestic battery. From our first meeting, Louis took the time to fully understand my problems. I could tell that he truly cares about the people he chooses to represent. Not only did Louis advise me of the possible criminal consequences of my arrest, he also identified the immigrat...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
felony drug charges
My son who has a long history of drug addiction was facing some serious felony drug charges. I wanted to make sure he had good legal representation and I knew Louis was the right attorney at the first meeting. Even though he was busy preparing for a trial scheduled the next morning, he spent a lot ...
Posted by Rebecca | June 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Aggravated Assult on a family member
Aggravated assault charges Mr Lim has successfully got my charges dropped down and almost completely gone. He kept me in tje loop and even navigated me through all the legal stuff . I would recommend him to anyone fighting any charge . He gave me my dignity back and even helped my family navigate th...
Posted by Reviewer | July 11, 2013 | Expungement
shoplifting
I was young and stupid. Louis was very helpful with the case and put me at ease and definitely helped with the expungement. In conversation I actually found out he knew some of my family friends but he did not mention anything to them which I appreciate. The only two negative things I have to say abo...
Posted by Melissa | April 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
He gave me my dignity back
Louis is one of the best attorney's in Northwest Arkansas. He was very thorough and concerned with the outcome of my case. He spent quality and quantity of time researching and investigating issues dealing my case in order to properly represent me with the utmost integrity. I trust this man with my l...
"Louis is arguably one of the most experienced and well-respected defense attorneys in town. I endorse this lawyer."
"I am pleased to endorse Louis Lim. Louis works hard for his clients and puts a tremendous amount of thought into how he handles his cases. I would certainly recommend him to clients for criminal cases."
"I have known Louis for many years, and throughout that time, I have known Louis to be an extremely intelligent, dependable, and hard-working attorney. I greatly value his opinion, and I often consult with him on criminal law matters. Louis has a commanding presence in the courtroom, and always diligently fights for his clients. I am happy to endorse this lawyer."
"Experience matters and Louis has it. He can communicate to a jury and clients better than most attorneys I know. I would refer my family to him if they needed to stay out of prison."
"I endorse this lawyer. Louis S. Lim is the best criminal defense lawyer that I know. He has been certified in death penalty cases and has a reputation for being very prepared, highly knowledgeable in the law and exceptionally effective. Mark L. Martin"
"I endorse this lawyer. Louis is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state. He has years of experience and has achieved remarkable results for his clients. He is tough and hardworking. Many lawyers go to court just to watch Louis in action."
"I have known and consulted with Louis for many years. His reputation is above reproach, and he is an excellent choice as your attorney."
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers Member, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2002 - Present
Attorney & Owner, Law Office of Louis Lim
1997 - 2002
Chief Deputy Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, 19th Judicial District of Arkansas
2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyer Member
2015 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2011 - Present
Arkansas Bar Association, Criminal Law
2005 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1998 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
1998 - Present
Benton County Bar Association
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