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Atty. James Alan Kraus

Atty. James Alan Kraus

James Alan Kraus is a lawyer practicing general civil law, criminal law, domestic relations law and 3 other areas of law. James received a degree from Harvard Law School in 1987, and has been licensed for 49 years.

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About James Alan Kraus at a glance

James Alan Kraus is a medical malpractice, criminal defense, family law, litigation, and adr attorney based in Mena, Arkansas. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1977), U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court (1981), and U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Court of International Trade (1983). Educated at Harvard Law School (Postgraduate Studies, 1987) and Western State University (J.D., 1976). Serands clients in Mena, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Alan Kraus is a lawyer practicing general civil law, criminal law, domestic relations law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Harvard Law School in 1987, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices in Mena, AR

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan Kraus's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Alan Kraus is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Arkansas →

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 Mena 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 andnue, 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 James Alan Kraus

Where is James Alan Kraus's law office located?
James Alan Kraus's law practice is located in Mena, Arkansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan Kraus handle?
James Alan Kraus focuses on medical malpractice, criminal defense, family law, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has James Alan Kraus practiced law?
James Alan Kraus has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James Alan Kraus go to law school?
James Alan Kraus earned their education at (Postgraduate Studies, 1987); (J.D., 1976).
How can I contact James Alan Kraus for a consultation?
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Education

Postgraduate Studies
Harvard Law School
- 1987
J.D.
Western State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1983

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