John Wesley Hall

The law firm of John Wesley Hall is a criminal defense firm in Little Rock, Arkansas, founded by attorney John Wesley Hall, Jr. The firm believes that clients need an attorney who is able to aggressively protect their rights and deliver outstanding results. After all, “What is your liberty worth? It’s priceless.”

The firm’s attorneys handle all types of criminal matters at the misdemeanors and felony levels, including drug crimes, violent crimes and white-collar crimes. They also have substantial experience defending clients such as attorneys and physicians against professional misconduct charges.

Their knowledge and experience, combined with their passion for defending their clients, frequently result in reduced or dismissed criminal charges. They provide personalized service and work tirelessly to ensure that each client receives justice.

As the founder of the firm, Mr. Hall understands the physical, mental and emotional toll a criminal charge can have on an individual, and he is committed to fighting for the rights of his clients. He is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney with an AV Preeminent* peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a listing in “The Best Lawyers in America.”

Additionally, he is a member of several national organizations, including the American Board of Criminal Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He enjoys educating others and keeping up with the latest developments in criminal law, regularly authoring a blog providing updates on current issues in criminal law.

Founding his firm in 1973, Mr. Hall and his firm collectively have more than 40 years of experience. They have litigated cases in Arkansas state and federal courts as well as before the Arkansas Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of the United States.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.