Atty. Stephen Anthony Shoptaw
Stephen Anthony Shoptaw is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law. Stephen has been licensed for 14 years.
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Stephen Anthony Shoptaw is a divorce, child custody, contracts, criminal defense, and appellate attorney based in Benton, Arkansas. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (2012). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law (JD, 2012). Serands clients in Benton, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Anthony Shoptaw is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law
- Stephen has been licensed for 14 years
- Stephen practices in Benton, AR
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Stephen Anthony Shoptaw's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Anthony Shoptaw handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Stephen Anthony Shoptaw is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Arkansas →
Stephen Anthony Shoptaw is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Arkansas →
Stephen Anthony Shoptaw is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts 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.
Stephen Anthony Shoptaw is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Arkansas →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Stephen Anthony Shoptaw is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Benton 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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