At the law firm of Vess & Carpenter, our attorneys bring over 75 years of combined practice experience to individuals throughout Central Arkansas. Each of our lawyers handles a wide range of case types. Call us for a FREE Initial Consultation. Our office hours are weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Criminal Law, Pardons and Parole Hearings
We defend all types of misdemeanors and felonies in state and federal courts in Arkansas, from drug crimes and drunk driving charges to homicide. We also have considerable experience protecting the rights of prisoners in parole and pardon proceedings.

Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning
We will help you develop and implement a plan for the orderly distribution of assets upon death, preparing all necessary documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care proxies. We work with executors, administrators, and personal representatives and heirs to complete the requirements of the probate process and settle the estate of a loved one. We also handle legal matters affecting elder individuals, including planning for the protection of assets in the event nursing home or long-term care is needed.

Family Law
We work with individuals involved in divorce and family law matters, from the initial filing through requests for modification or enforcement of existing divorce judgments. We provide counsel in military and civilian divorces.

We handle all matters related to a contested or uncontested divorce, including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony or spousal support and the division of marital property. We represent grandparents in custody or visitation proceeding, and handle all matters related to guardianships. We also help men and women complete the requirements for stepparents adoptions.