Atty. J. Blake Hendrix
Mr. Hendrix has practiced law for twenty-five years, specializing in complex criminal litigation that includes white collar, public corruption, and death penalty cases.
Criminal Defense: General Practice & More Attorney · Serving Little Rock, AR
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About J. Blake Hendrix at a Glance
J. Blake Hendrix is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Fuqua Campbell PA. Educated at University of Arkansas (—, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Little Rock) (2025). Serves clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About J. Blake Hendrix
- Mr. Hendrix has practiced law for twenty-five years, specializing in complex criminal litigation that includes white collar, public corruption, and death penalty cases
- He has served as the Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the Arkansas Bar, where he founded subcommittees for Indigent Defense and Death Penalty Oversight, and presently serves on the Arkansas Bar’s Editorial Board and Joint Task Force on Time Standards
- He is past Vice-President and Editor-in-Chief of the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Mr. Hendrix was involved in representing numerous individuals during the Whitewater Investigation of the President and First Lady, and his clients have included politicians and judges, as well as members of the Secret Service and Department of Justice
- He became involved in death penalty litigation in 1991 when he successfully defended the first of his numerous capital clients from the death penalty
- Mr. Hendrix has been involved in post-conviction litigation that has resulted in two inmates being removed from Arkansas’ Death Row and represented one of the "West Memphis 3" who were recently released from prison
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Blake Hendrix handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Little Rock.
Criminal Defense in Little Rock
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Little Rock
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 Little Rock 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.
Little Rock Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Little Rock-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Little Rock Choose J. Blake Hendrix
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish J. Blake Hendrix's practice in the field of criminal defense and white collar.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and white collar, J. Blake Hendrix can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Little Rock
A Little Rock-based practice means J. Blake Hendrix attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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