About Louis
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arkansas for 29 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1996
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Location
Law Offices of Louis Lim
109 Spring Street, Suite 2, Springdale, AR, 72764
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Louis Sung-Hoon Lim's Reviews
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141 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Louis Lim is a competent and effective attorney
Mr. Lim handled my DUI prosecution with professionalism, competence, and expertise, but more importantly, he believed in me and the strength of my defense, and worked tirelessly to have charges uncontested. He is an excellent communicator, explains complicated legal terms and processes in understanda...
Posted by Gustavo | October 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent lawyer
Louis was recommended to me by family and I’m forever grateful to him and his team! Mr. Lim and his assistant were very professional and kind. They kept in constant communication and answered all questions I had. Thanks to him I was able to avoid jail time and reduce fines I was facing. I will defini...
Posted by John | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Experienced Professional
I work in a very corporate political role and have never had any legal issues in my life. When an ex made false claims against me Louis was able to put my mind at ease with his strategic approach to my case and deliver a decisive victory in the courtroom. His office communicated with me often and lef...
Posted by Erin | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Satisfied Mother
As a Mother with a young daughter facing felony charges, it was hard to know who to trust with her case. A family friend recommend Louis and I'm so thankful that they did! Louis is calm, cool, and confident. He was informative and punctual and, along with great communication from his assistant Marcus...
Posted by Stefany | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer!
Personally I feel like Louis Lim Is one of the best attorney anyone can hire. He makes sure his clients are well known of issues as well as he will tell you the good and bad. Personally he did a great job with my case and gladly recommend him to other people.
Louis Sung-Hoon Lim's Lawyer Endorsements
"Louis is arguably one of the most experienced and well-respected defense attorneys in town. I endorse this lawyer."
"Louis is an excellent lawyer who pays attention to the details."
"I strongly endorse Louis. He is a super lawyer and a very nice guy."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent Criminal Defense attorney."
"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."
"A very knowledgeable and skilled attorney."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers Member, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Board Member
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Education
2006
1999
1997
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Handling Misdemeanors
2013
Handling Misdemeanor Cases
Languages
English