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“An Honest, Trustworthy, Experienced and Strong Christian Attorney and Minister You Can Trust- Who Will Care, Pray and Fight for You”

Little Rock, Arkansas Criminal Defense in Federal, State and Juvenile Courts, Criminal Appeals, Post Conviction Relief, Parole Revocation and Probation Violations, Executive Clemency and Pardons, and Family Law, Divorce and Child Custody Attorney Dana Reece:

Divorce and Child Custody

At the Dana Reece Law Firm in Little Rock, I am passionate about child custody cases and have been blessed to be very successful in helping my clients win custody of their children both in divorce cases and in post-divorce actions. When I feel you are in the right, I will fight for your child's best interests and for you.

I have been blessed to have helped many parents to obtain sole or joint custody of their children in some very difficult cases. As the child of divorced parents, I personally understand how difficult a divorce can be and the emotional pain involved on the part of both the parents and the children when a family must separate. My goal is to counsel and assist families undergoing divorce and child custody cases to separate themselves from the emotionally turmoil and objectively make the best decisions possible for their children and themselves.

If you hire me to represent you in a custody case, my goal is to fight for the bests interests of you and your children to ensure that they are placed in the best home and environment for their future growth, development and welfare. I will counsel with you and pray about your case for wisdom to ensure that the best possible strategies and resources are implemented to maximize your chances of winning your case and obtaining custody of your children.

In my years of experience, I know how difficult it can be to litigate these cases, and that in order to be successful, it is essential that your family law lawyer act quickly, because the status quo can easily become a permanent situation, I always try to obtain temporary custody for my client while the case is pending. Then, I thoroughly investigate the case to find out if there is any abuse or misbehavior on the part of the other parent, so I can document why my client should have custody of the child.

I also have a compassion and empathy for fathers who are seeking to obtain custody and visitation rights; as well as women who have been the victims of domestic violence. I have represented both men and women and understand the difference in perspectives that often occur in litigating the rights of both in obtaining custody of their children as well as visitation rights.

Unfortunately, I have encountered many men and women who have been wrongfully denied access to their children by the custodial parent. I love to see families restored and have assisted many clients, both men and women, to be restored to relationships with their children through the courts after long periods of being denied visitation rights.

I also handle paternity cases, motions to increase child support, child abuse and neglect cases in juvenile court, child visitation, and other family law matters. Contact me, Little Rock family law lawyer Dana Reece, for a free consultation.

Criminal Law, Executive Clemency and Pardons

I handle all types of criminal defense cases, from traffic tickets to drug charges, to theft and embezzlement, sexual offenses and murder throughout Arkansas state and federal courts. I also handle post-conviction relief and appeals.

I have extensive criminal jury trial experience, and a record of good success in defending my clients. One of my cases involved a woman charged with capital murder before a jury and the evidence against her was compelling. At trial, I was able to show discrepancies in the state’s case, and at the conclusion of a tough, three-day trial, the jury returned a verdict for second degree murder and three counts of a terroristic act, which resulted in a sentence of twenty-years on the second-degree murder charge. If the jury had convicted my client of capital murder, she would have received a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

In another victory for my client, I represented a man charged with attempted capital murder of a police officer who had an extensive prior criminal history. We went to jury trial and if he was convicted, faced a possible sentence of up to 50 years in prison. During the trial, I was able to show many discrepancies in the officer’s testimony and state’s case, and the jury returned a verdict of 12 years on the charge of aggravated assault. My client served less than a third of that time and was released on parole.

I have also handled many nonviolent cases such as drug cases, theft cases and sex crimes, including sexual assaults against children. For my clients who are actually guilty of their crimes, I have been blessed to have obtained great favor from prosecuting attorneys across the state which has resulted in negotiating plea agreements on their behalf which result in reduced charges and or reductions of felony charges to misdemeanors- with the option of expungement upon completion of probation. I have also represented individuals in cases involving sex crimes against children in which prosecutors dropped the charges.

I represented one individual who had multiple drug charges and a prior criminal history. Despite the fact that he was charges as a habitual offender, I was able to convince the prosecutor involved to dismiss the habitual allegations, which allowed us to plead guilty to the court and ask for probation and no jail time. By the grace of God, our request was granted. On a third drug charge he was facing, I was able to negotiate a plea with the prosecutor handling the case to reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor. He also obtained probation in that case and no jail time.

I have also handled cases for other individuals who were facing the possibility of extensive prison terms, and I was able to negotiate pleas with prosecutors for lesser charges and reduced sentences.

I often represent prison inmates in clemency hearings. If you receive a life sentence in Arkansas, there is no possibility for parole – the only remedy is an act of mercy through clemency. I am one of the few lawyers in the state who is experienced in handling clemency cases.

I have had excellent success in representing clients in clemency proceedings and have obtained early release from prison for many. Several of those clients had life sentences – with no hope of parole – until their sentences were commuted by the Governor.

One former client was sentenced to life for selling six grams of cocaine – and he is now free from prison. Four other clients I represented had received life sentences: two for drug crimes, one for aggravated robbery, and one for capital murder. All are now free because of clemency petitions I presented. I also represent individuals who are not presented incarcerated who are seeking to clear their criminal records by filing Petitions for Pardons, which are heard by the Parole Board and then sent to the Governor for a final decision. I was hired to file a pardon by an individual who embezzled funds from a bank at which he was employed several years ago. He received probation and has since worked to improve his life. We submitted his petition several months ago and were recently notified by the Governor’s Office that his request for a pardon has been granted.

If you are being investigated, have been arrested or charged with a state or federal crime in Arkansas, or are seeking executive clemency, contact me for a free consultation.

Parole Hearings, Parole Revocation Hearings, Probation Revocations Hearings, and Expungement of Criminal Records

I also represent inmates in the Arkansas Department of Correction who are eligible to be released for parole at their parole hearings before the Arkansas Parole Board. In addition, I represent former inmates who have already been released on parole but who got into trouble on parole revocation hearingsbefore the Parole Board.

In state courts, I also handle cases of individuals who are on probation in cases where prosecutors are attempting to revoke their probations for various reasons, including failure to pay fines and for being accused of committing new crimes.

In some cases, individuals who were previously convicted of crimes are eligible to have their criminal records expunged. I also represent those individuals on petitions for expungement in state court.

I represent people whenever they need to deal with a government agency or regulatory board. For example, if you have been turned down for Social Security Disability benefits, I will represent you in your hearing before an administrative law judge.

I also draft and review contracts and partnership agreements involving small businesses, and assist in negotiating business disputes. Contact me for a free consultation regarding your administrative and business law needs.

 Family and criminal defense lawyer Dana Reece serves clients throughout the state of Arkansas, in communities such as Little Rock, Jacksonville, Sherwood, Cammack Village, Shannon Hills, Bentonville, Jonesboro, Paragould, Cherokee Village, Clarksville, Russellville, Hot Springs, and Hot Springs Village.

Dana Reece Law Firm, LLP

650 South Shackleford, Suite 400
Little Rock, AR 72211
Telephone: 501-753-5800
Fax: 501-228-0145
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