Atty. Jefferson Jay Cheney

Atty. Jefferson Jay Cheney

Jefferson Jay Cheney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction law, criminal law and 4 other areas of law. Jefferson received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University at Shreveport in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Bella Vista Bella Vista 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Jefferson Jay Cheney at a glance

Jefferson Jay Cheney is a criminal defense, construction, litigation, environmental, and agriculture attorney based in Bella Vista, Arkansas. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1997). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1997) and Louisiana State University at Shreveport (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Bella Vista, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jefferson Jay Cheney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction law, criminal law and 4 other areas of law
  • Jefferson received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University at Shreveport in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Jefferson practices in Bella Vista, AR

Practice Areas Explained

Jefferson Jay Cheney's Areas of Practice

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

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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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jefferson Jay Cheney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arkansas →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Jefferson Jay Cheney is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Arkansas →

Agricultural Law

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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 Bella Vista 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 Jefferson Jay Cheney

Where is Jefferson Jay Cheney's law office located?
Jefferson Jay Cheney's law practice is located in Bella Vista, Arkansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jefferson Jay Cheney handle?
Jefferson Jay Cheney focuses on criminal defense, construction, litigation, environmental, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Jefferson Jay Cheney practiced law?
Jefferson Jay Cheney has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Jefferson Jay Cheney go to law school?
Jefferson Jay Cheney earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Jefferson Jay Cheney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 1997
B.A.
Louisiana State University at Shreveport
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1997

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