About Joshua
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 35%
Misdemeanors and felonies, including expungements and jury trials.
7 years
- Divorce and separation: 20%
Both contested and uncontested divorce actions.
7 years
- Child custody: 15%
Includes unwed father rights (including paternity), step-parent rights, and grandparent rights.
7 years
- Social security: 10%
No win, no fee.
7 years
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR | Active | 2010 | 07/08/2017 |
| Legal answers | 9 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 (Criminal Defense - Arkansas) | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2017 |
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 (Criminal Defense - Arkansas) | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
| 10 Best Family Law Attorneys | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
| 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2016 |
| Presidential Scholarship | University of Central Arkansas | 2002 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner/Attorney | Bugeja Law Firm | 2010 - Present |
| Conflicts Attorney (part-time) | Arkansas Public Defender Commission | 2013 - 2016 |
| Associate Attorney | Meadors Law Firm | 2012 - 2012 |
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| United States Supreme Court | Admitted to Practice | 2015 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit | Admitted to Practice | 2015 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sebastian County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas | Admitted to Practice | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas | Admitted to Practice | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arkansas Board of Realtors | Member | 2003 - 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Arkansas DHS v. Melvy Nelson | Affirmed for Appelle/Client Melvy Nelson - she will not be added to the child maltreatment registry due to this accidental injury to her child. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State of Arkansas v. Joshua Beyard | Guilty of 1st Degree Murder - 40 year sentence (beat prosecutor's best plea offer) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State of Arkansas v. Joseph Daniel Price | Aggravated assault charge (D felony) was dismissed for insufficient evidence; found guilty of assault in the 3rd degree (C misdemeanor) instead and punished with 10 days jail. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Bar Association publication | Tech Tip: Dual Monitors | 2013 |
| Arkansas Bar Association publication | New Admittee Survival Guide | 2013 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tulsa College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| University of Central Arkansas | Writing | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
| Southside High School | N/A | High School Diploma | 2002 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| River Valley Pride: Presenters and Poets | Being LGBT in Arkansas: Legal Concerns and Complications | 2013 |
| Food Tax Forum | Fort Smith, Arkansas 1% Prepared Food Tax | 2011 |
Attorney endorsements
(1)
Bryan Huffman, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I wholeheartedly endorse Josh as an excellent lawyer. I have worked with Josh on multiple matters as his appellate attorney. I can say that his work ethic is second to none in making sure his clients' rights are protected. He goes above and beyond in advocating his clients' positions and, when necessary, isn't afraid to take it to the next level. If you're looking for a lawyer who cares not only about the case, but cares about you as well, look no further than Josh.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $125-200/hour
- Free consultations 30 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Contingency fees 33%-40%A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
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Contact
104 N. 16th St.
Fort Smith, AR, 72901
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