Atty. Christopher Birch

Atty. Christopher Birch

Chris Birch grew up in Gravette, Arkansas and has called Northwest Arkansas home for the majority of his life. He is a military veteran who served in the United States Air Force and the Arkansas Air National Guard.

Rogers Rogers 7 Years Experience 7 year
Call (479) 957-9819

Profile Summary

About Christopher Birch at a glance

Christopher Birch is a personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Rogers, Arkansas, practicing at Bogart, Small + Duell PLLC. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association (2019) and Missouri, The Missouri Bar (2024). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Rogers, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris Birch grew up in Gravette, Arkansas and has called Northwest Arkansas home for the majority of his life
  • He is a military veteran who served in the United States Air Force and the Arkansas Air National Guard
  • He served in the 19th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base and served one deployment overseas during his 6-year active duty enlistment
  • After receiving an honorable discharge from active duty, he served a 3-year enlistment in the Arkansas Air National Guard with the 188th Wing in Fort Smith
  • He received an honorable discharge from the Air National Guard at the rank of Technical Sergeant (E-6)
  • In law school, he served in leadership positions for several student organizations, including as a law school representative in the university's Graduate Student Congress, and worked at the Washington County Prosecutor's Office
  • Since earning his J.D. and obtaining his attorney license, Chris has served Northwest Arkansas in several capacities
  • Apart from his private practice experience, he has also served as a public defender in Washington County and as an attorney specialist with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, handling cases related to child abuse and neglect
  • He currently represents juveniles in delinquency cases as part of the Northwest Arkansas Public Defender Conflicts Office
  • Chris has been an adjunct faculty member at Northwest Arkansas Community College since 2021 and teaches political science classes
  • He lives in Bentonville with his wife and three children

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Birch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Birch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rogers are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Birch

Where is Christopher Birch's law office located?
Christopher Birch's law practice is located in Rogers, Arkansas. The firm is Bogart, Small + Duell PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Birch handle?
Christopher Birch focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Christopher Birch practiced law?
Christopher Birch has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Christopher Birch go to law school?
Christopher Birch earned their education at (J.D., 2018).
How can I contact Christopher Birch for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher Birch received?
Christopher Birch's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — NWA Dem Gazette - The Best of Northwest Arkansas - Personal Injury Attorney (Bronze 2023, Gold 2024).

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 2018

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — NWA Dem Gazette - The Best of Northwest Arkansas - Personal Injury Attorney (Bronze 2023, Gold 2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — NWA Dem Gazette - The Best of Northwest Arkansas - Divorce Attorney (Gold 2023, Silver 2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — NWA Dem Gazette - The Best of Northwest Arkansas - Family Law Attorney (Silver 2023, Bronze 2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — NWA Dem Gazette - The Best of Northwest Arkansas - Bankruptcy Attorney (Silver 2023, Bronze 2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (Criminal Defense 2024, Civil Plaintiff 2025)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association
Admitted: 2019
Missouri, The Missouri Bar
Admitted: 2024

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