Atty. James Bennett
James Bennett is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, criminal law. James received a B.A. degree from Hendrix College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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James Bennett is a Member based in El Dorado, Arkansas, practicing at James Bruce Bennett. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1981). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1979) and Hendrix College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in El Dorado, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Bennett is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, criminal law
- James received a B.A. degree from Hendrix College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at James Bruce Bennett in El Dorado, AR
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James Bennett is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Arkansas →
James Bennett is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Arkansas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Bennett is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Arkansas →
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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 El Dorado 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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