Atty. John Purtle

Atty. John Purtle

John Purtle is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law. John has been licensed for 76 years.

Little Rock Little Rock 76 Years Experience 76 year
Call (501) 642-0964

Profile Summary

About John Purtle at a glance

John Purtle is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas. They have 76+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1950. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1950). Educated at University of Arkansas J.D. (—). Serves clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Purtle is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law
  • John has been licensed for 76 years
  • John practices in Little Rock, AR

Practice Areas Explained

John Purtle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Purtle 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 Purtle is one of 238,048 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.

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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 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.

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Where is John Purtle's law office located?
John Purtle's law practice is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Purtle handle?
John Purtle focuses on personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has John Purtle practiced law?
John Purtle has 76+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1950.
Where did John Purtle go to law school?
John Purtle earned their education at (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

University of Arkansas J.D.
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Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1950

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