Paragould Criminal Lawyers

Trial lawyer for 42 years concentrating on Personal Injury and Family Law.
Member of The American Board of Trial Advocates, American College or Trial Lawyers,
MidSouth Super Lawyer.

Hendrix College BA 1972
University of Arkansas Law School JD 1975


Arkansas Times Best Lawyers
AY Magazine Arkansas Best Lawyers
100 Top Trial Lawyer
MidSouth Super Lawyer

My approach to law is informed by struggles I've witnessed, studied, and experienced. I was a college dropout when I decided to become a lawyer, but the frustration and heartache on the news each day compelled me to get involved. During my undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, I worked for a group-home providing direct care for men with mental disabilities where I learned that the only thing separating me from them was that the world approved of my quirks and not theirs. Those clients were some of my favorite people. I cherish the memories I have...

Chris Warthen has over 14 years of experience in law and medical sciences. His engagements incorporate a broad range of professional expertise, including strategist, chemist, attorney and historian. By bringing all these disciplines to bear on behalf of his clients, Chris provides effective critical thinking that leads to insights into the legal, judicial and human factors that are at play in resolving even the most difficult matters. Chris began his career as a chemist after attaining his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics at Texas State University in 2000. Following...

I am a general practice attorney handling mostly Family Law, such as Divorces, Custody, and related matters. I also practice probate including Estates, Guardianships and Adoptions. I thoroughly enjoy advocating for parents or grandparents trying to see that their children are taken care of.

I also advise clients in property matters ranging from inheritance to property interest or boundary disputes and do contracts to convey property.

I also practice some limited criminal law.

Within my areas of practice, besides getting the best results for my clients, I pride myself in keeping my clients up to date by communicating regularly and returning phone calls...

B.A. Criminology, A.S.U. 2003 J.D. Berry University, Orlando, FL 2007 Admitted to practice in Arkansas September 2007