Springfield Divorce Lawyers

Formerly a Cop and Judge. Decades in the legal community. Personally available to all clients from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. It costs you nothing to talk for a bit and see how we might help you.

Clients hire Marcus Vaden and his team to resolve complicated high-stakes business disputes and serious personal injury claims resulting from industrial, trucking and car accidents. Marcus Vaden has a long history of representing personal injury victims in Arkansas. His 21 years as a prosecuting attorney has allowed him to develop a reputation as an exceptional trial attorney, including being named Arkansas’ 2009 Prosecutor of the Year. His tough, aggressive approach helps to ensure his clients get the results they deserve.

Paul A. Schmidt, Jr. proudly joined his father’s law practice after graduating from law school, and has enjoyed carrying on the family tradition of providing high quality legal services to his clients for a fair price. Paul Schmidt, Jr. focuses his practice on Estate Planning, Probate, Civil Litigation, Business Planning, Domestic Relations, and Criminal Law

Steve Harrelson is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana, and his practice areas include catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Steve practices throughout the three state region in state and federal courts. In addition to litigating complex issues inside the courtroom, Steve is also experienced in private negotiations, mediations, and seeking remedies at the administrative level. While Steve enjoys many areas of the legal arena, his passion is preparing for and engaging in the trial by jury. Steve believes in the constitutional right to trial by jury and is willing to protect and preserve this...

Don Spears is a trial lawyer and has been in practice for 40 + years, Don has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of Arkansans. Growing up in Malvern, Arkansas, Don truly understands the hardships that legal problems can create for a family.

After graduating from Malvern High School, Don attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Fulfilling his lifelong goal, he went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1975.

Don was admitted to the bar in 1975 and is licensed to practice law in...

Jennifer Glover joined Cordell and Cordell, LLP in 2023. Her practice area is family law (divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, child support, and much more). Prior to practicing law, Jennifer worked as a paralegal for eight years in a busy family law firm. Jennifer is a qualified ad litem for children in Domestic Relations and Probate matters and for children in dependency neglect matters. She also worked as a caseworker for the Division of Children and Family Services where she experienced firsthand the value of competent legal representation for children and families. Jennifer was the Chair Elect of the Elder Law Section...

Caroline Lewis joined The Brad Hendricks Law Firm in 2009, and has served as its Managing Bankruptcy Attorney since 2013. Originally from Gurdon, Arkansas, Caroline obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian and Political Science from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas in 1996. She then earned her Master of Arts degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures from the University of Kansas in 1998. She concluded her education in 2002, when she received her Juris Doctorate from the Univerity of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is licensed to practice law in all state and federal...

I work hard to get you the result you want. There are many ways to solve a legal problem, and I will educate you about your options so that you can make an informed decision. I possess extensive experience in the field in oil and gas matters. I also probate wills, serve as in-state counsel for estates probated in other states, draft real estate contracts, litigate personal injury claims, and help people escape bad marriages in divorce court. I represent clients before Arkansas State Courts, Arkansas Federal District Courts, and the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.

John A. Butler earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law. Prior to attending law school, John graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ouachita Baptist University.

John’s practice primarily focuses on divorce, custody, adoption, paternity, and guardianship cases. His previous experience includes counseling financial institutions, mortgage servicers, and consumers on matters related to bankruptcy, foreclosures, evictions, commercial litigation, and title defects.

John is currently admitted to practice in Arkansas and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. He is a member of the...

Gregg Knutson started practicing law after completing his studies at the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1997. Gregg handles a wide variety of matters, including divorce, bankruptcy, personal injury, foreclosure defense, criminal defense and appeals, and collection law. In 2002, Mr. Knutson opened his own law firm, and he has had a solo law practice since that time.

Mr. Knutson particularly enjoys assisting clients with complex financial issues that arise in divorce and bankruptcy matters. Mr. Knutson has found his Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock...

Starting the day I opened an office, clients have asked: "What's your success rate?" Back In 1982, I said…heck…I just started! Now when I get asked that question today but my answer 40 years later is, look at my results and read my client reviews. I defended people during the most stressful, sorrowful, and angry times in their lives: When a federal or state prosecutor has filed criminal charges against them; or they are battling over the custody of their children or their grandchildren or cheated out of an inherited property, or their Trust money mismanaged. Over...

I have been in family since becoming a lawyer in 2016. I am licensed as an attorney ad litem. I litigate cases of divorce, paternity, custody, child support, adoptions, and guardianships in Domestic Relations and Probate court.

Raised in Prattsville, Arkansas. Attended Poyen High School, Class of 2003.

Bad things can happen to good people. Frank J. Cardis can help. Frank has 20 years experience as a criminal defender and seasoned trial attorney. Whether you are looking to defend yourself at trial or to negotiate the best possible outcome, Frank's extensive experience will put you in the best position.

Grant Wise is an attorney based out of the Little Rock office dedicated to helping his clients with all of their family law needs, including divorce, adoption, and child custody and visitation issues. He recognizes how difficult family matters can be and is passionate about helping his clients resolve their problems and achieve their goals so they can get back to living the lives they want and deserve. Grant Wise was born and raised in Paragould, Arkansas, and grew up helping out on his family’s small cattle farm. He called Jonesboro home for six years before moving to Little Rock in...

Megan E. Wooster is an experienced litigation attorney with a relentless passion for domestic relations cases. Ms. Wooster is also a qualified Attorney Ad Litem, appointed by the Courts, to represent minor children in custody & probate cases. Ms. Wooster is dedicated to her clients and will aggressively fight to obtain the best resolution for you.

Megan is a Tennessee native who moved to Arkansas to attend law school. Prior to M.W. Law, PLLC in 2013, Megan was a domestic relations litigation attorney at the James Law Firm and an insurance defense litigation attorney at Anderson Murphy Hopkins, LLP. In...

A native of the Delta who has spent the last several years practicing law in Central Arkansas, Caitlin Leggett Ginardi knows that small town charm will often take you as far as big city experience. Fortunately for her Clients, Caitlin has both. Caitlin enjoys working closely and developing one-on-one relationships with each of her clients. She takes great pride in supporting her clients as they face some of the most difficult and emotional times of their lives. Many of her friends have become her clients, but all of her clients have become her friends. From out-of-the-box settlement strategies to aggressive...

I became a lawyer later in life after experiencing first hand as a single mother and business owner how helpless one can feel in a judicial system that seems out of reach to all but those with endless resources. I know what it is like to be faced with the need for legal representation having limited resources and a judicial system that is too often dismissive of those with modest means. I made a vow to never forget how terrified and helpess I felt and how differently many things in my life might have been had I had someone advocating...

Brett graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in Monticello, Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice in 2011 and received a Juris Doctorate from William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock, Arkansas. Brett has extensive experience in Criminal, Family and Civil Law matters. He shared the responsibility of litigating all Orders of Protection in the 10th Judicial District, consisting of Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew County, Arkansas. He served as Parent Counsel in Jefferson and Lincoln County, Arkansas. Brett brings experience and a proven track record of success in the Family Law Area Brett...

Kelli is a compassionate and dedicated lawyer whose practice focuses on family and criminal law. Kelli is passionate about helping her clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives; she is known for her strong advocacy skills and her commitment to fighting for her client's best interests. Kelli's family law practice includes divorce, child custody, and child support. Kelli also works as an attorney ad litem representing children in high conflict custody cases. She understands that family law matters can be highly emotional and complex, and she is committed to helping her clients navigate the legal system...

Nick is an Arkansas native who was raised in the rural area of northern Pulaski County. He attended high school at North Pulaski High in Jacksonville. In 2012 Nick attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Economics in 2016. That same fall he enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock –William H. Bowen School of Law. Nick spent part of his time in law school clerking for different firms, including the Davidson Law Firm. Nick strongly believes in zealously representing his clients and dedicates most of his time to his cases. When...

Trial lawyer for 42 years concentrating on Personal Injury and Family Law.
Member of The American Board of Trial Advocates, American College or Trial Lawyers,
MidSouth Super Lawyer.

Hendrix College BA 1972
University of Arkansas Law School JD 1975


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