Arkansas Criminal Defense Lawyers
- William O. "Bill" James, Jr.
- Patricia Ann James
- Toney Brasuell
- George Bircham Morledge, IV
- Marjorie E. Rogers
William O. “Bill” James, Jr.
Bill James is a premier Arkansas criminal defense attorney. In recognition of his superior criminal defense and white collar crime work, Mr. James has been listed for four consecutive as a Mid-South Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine, which ranks attorneys in each state who have received the highest point totals as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics magazine.
Education:
- J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law, 1994
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- B.S.B.A., Finance/Banking, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 1991
Admissions:
- Arkansas State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Biography:
- Delta Theta Phi (President, 1992-1993; Senate Dean)
- President's Award, Pulaski County Bar Association, 1998, 2003 and 2005
- President's Award, Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2000
- Outstanding Members of New Lawyer's Division Award, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, 1997-1998
- 2000/2002 - Named among Top Criminal Lawyers in Arkansas, Arkansas Times bi-annual poll
- 2004 - Recognized as an Arkansas Business 40 under 40 influential peoplein Business and Politics in Arkansas
- Voted "Most Likely to Succeed in Practice of Law" 1994
- Member of Community Housing Advisory Board, City of Little Rock, 2003-present.
Professional Associations/Memberships:
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors, 2002-2004, 2005-present)
- Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President 2001-2003; Secretary/Treasurer 2000-2001)
- Pulaski County Bar Association (President, 2003-2004; Secretary/Treasurer, 2001-2002; Member, Board of Directors, 1997-2001; Chairman, Law Week, 1998-2001, 2005)
- Arkansas Bar Association(Member, Board of Governors, 2004-present; House of Delegates, 1999-2001; Chairman, Criminal Law Division, 2004-2005)
- AmericanBar Association
- Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association (Chairman:New Lawyers Division, 1996-1997; Criminal Law Division, 1998-1999; Member, Board of Directors, 1998-2000)
- American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
Patti James is a co-founder and Managing Partner of the James Law Firm and is widely recognized as one of the top Family Law attorneys in Central Arkansas. In addition to her vast experience as an attorney litigating domestic cases, she is often appointed by Family Law Judges to serve as an Attorney Ad Litem for children in divorce cases. This unique experience attributes to the success that Ms. James has had over the years and helps her to understand the needs of each individual client in custody issues.
As a mother of three, she recognizes the importance of aggressive representation that is also sensitive to the long-term effects that domestic cases can have on children. Ms. James holds an Economics degree from the University of Arkansas and is skilled at litigating cases involving the division of large amounts of assets, including those involving business value determinations. Her experience enables Ms. James to make sure that her clients pay or receive the proper amount of child support and alimony.
Education:
- J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law, 1995
- B.S., Economics, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 1989
Admissions:
- Arkansas State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
Biography:
- 2002 - Named One of Arkansas's Best Lawyers, Arkansas Times bi-annual poll
Professional Associations/Memberships:
- Pulaski County Bar Association (President, 2009-2010; President-Elect, 2008-2009; Secretary/Treasurer, 2007-2008)
- Arkansas Bar Association
- UALR Law Review (Member, 2003-2005)
Toney Brasuell
As an undergraduate at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, Toney Brasuell received the Millsaps Award, was a member of the Inter-Fraternity Council, a two-year baseball letterman and member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. While in law school, Mr. Brasuell served as Vice-President of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association – Student Division. Apart from his private practice experience, Mr. Brasuell has also served as Law Clerk in the Office of the Public Defender in Little Rock and a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Barry A. Sims of the Pulaski County Circuit Court, Seventh Division, in Little Rock. Mr. Brasuell is the author of a scholarly article, Insurers, Lenders Fight Over Foreclosure's Policy Impact, published at HousingWire.com.
Education:
Admissions:
Professional Associations/Memberships
- Arkansas Bar Association (Chair, Criminal Law Section; Mock Trial Committee and Social Co-Chair, Central District, Young Lawyers Section)
- Pulaski County Bar Association
George Bircham Morledge, IV
George "Birc" Morledge brings a diverse background in the law to the practice at the James Law Firm. Mr. Morledge has participated in DWI defense and has practiced in both courtroom and mediation settings. Mr. Morledge also has experience in law and motion practice, including drafting and answering pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing motions, orders, and briefs.
While attending Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Mr. Morledge was a member of both the National Beta Club and National Honor Society. He was captain of his soccer team both at Pulaski Academy and at the NCAA level at Hendrix College in Conway, where he was named as Academic All-American while pursing his Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Politics. While in law school at the Bowen School of Law in Little Rock, Mr. Morledge was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity.
Education:
Admissions:
- Arkansas State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
Professional Associations/Memberships:
- Arkansas Bar Association
- Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- American Bar Association
Marjorie E. Rogers
Marjorie Rogers concentrated her legal education in litigation, participating in Moot Court and Mock Trial competitions as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution. Ms. Rogers continued this training as a legal intern in the Muskegon County Prosecutor's office, where she litigated misdemeanor bench trials, met with attorneys and victims at pre-trial conferences, and advocated for misdemeanor victims during the offender’s plea hearing under the supervision of an attorney. She also performed research and organized and prepared legal issues, documents and briefs for the Court of Appeals. Ms. Rogers was a Chancellor's Leadership Corp Scholar as an undergraduate, and was named to the Dean's List in law school, where she was Westlaw Certified and a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.
Education:
Admissions:
- Arkansas State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
Professional Associations/Memberships:
- Arkansas Bar Association (Member, Young Lawyer's Section)
- Pulaski County Bar Association
- Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Arkansas Governor's Mansion Association
If you have been arrested, contact The James Law Firm today and speak with a skilled criminal defense attorney in Arkansas.


