Atty. John Marshall May

Atty. John Marshall May

John Marshall May is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Hendrix College in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Little Rock Little Rock 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John Marshall May at a glance

John Marshall May is a Member based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at May Law Firm, PLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1998) and Arkansas (2000). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1999) and Hendrix College (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Marshall May is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Hendrix College in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at May Law Firm, PLC in Little Rock, AR

Practice Areas Explained

John Marshall May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Marshall May 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.

John Marshall May is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arkansas →

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.

John Marshall May is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Arkansas →

Civil Litigation

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

John Marshall May is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arkansas →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Marshall May is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Arkansas →

Environmental Law

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

John Marshall May is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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 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 John Marshall May

Where is John Marshall May's law office located?
John Marshall May's law practice is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is May Law Firm, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Marshall May handle?
John Marshall May focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has John Marshall May practiced law?
John Marshall May has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Marshall May go to law school?
John Marshall May earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact John Marshall May for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1999
B.A.
Hendrix College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1998
Arkansas
Admitted: 2000

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