Shaun Hair, Attorney at Law
"No attorney will work harder. I promise that."
RECENT NEWS
11-04-09: The Arkansas Appeals Court reversed and dismissed a case in the favor of my client. I tried the case with Bill Lewellen out of Marianna, Arkansas. I wrote the appeal based on the absence of corroborating evidence.
Click here to read the opinion.
I was recently named in a New York Times story about the West Memphis 3 case. The story describes local community attitudes regarding the ongoing cases of three young boys who were charged in brutal murders in West Memphis.
Click here to read the story.
HELPFUL LINKS
Eric Fuhrman Commercial Realty
Evening Times Newspaper
Sara Rogers (Bankruptcy Attorney)
Arkansas Judicary Website
Arkansas Bar Association
Arkansas Code Search
United States District Court
Standard of Review (My Blog)
RESOURCES
When Should You Talk To The Police (video)
Guide to Arkansas Small Claims Court (Pamphlet PDF)
Example Complaint Form (PDF)
Example Notice to Defendant (PDF)
Example Answer Form (PDF)
Consumer Law Handbook (Pamphlet PDF)
Manual Sobre las leyes y el Consumidor (Pamphlet PDF)
From Parenting Wars To Co-Parenting (Pamphlet PDF)
MY PROMISE
When looking for an attorney, it is difficult to choose because most people have never hired a lawyer. Most of my clients have never been in a law office. Almost all clients come to see me because of difficult times in their life. Either because an automobile accident that caused personal injuries or an arrest that threatens personal freedoms, the crisis of my clients brings them to my door. I understand and I will help. No attorney will work harder. I promise that.
I promise to work hard to achieve client goals. My work will be professional. I will communicate with my clients to keep them informed of the progress of their case. Questions are always welcome. When a case is over, I want my clients to be happy they hired me. I want them to know they made the right decision.
News
PROFESSIONAL
About Me
I practice law in Eastern Arkansas and Western Tennessee. I was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 2003. I was later admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 2004. I was approved to practice law in the United States District Court in 2004.
In 2005, I opened my own firm in West Memphis, Arkansas in Crittenden County. One year later, I moved my office to Marion, Arkansas where I practice today.
I am a member of the following organizations: Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Assocation of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association.
I attended law school at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis where I graduated in 2003.
PERSONAL
I was born in 1979 in South Carolina. A son of a Southern Baptist preacher, my family relocated several times during my childhood to Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and finally in Arkansas in 1985.
I was homeschooled during my elementary and highschool years until I entered college at the age of 16. Initially, I attended Mid-South Community College, then transferred to Berry College in Rome, Georgia, and then transferred to Mississippi College where I graduated in with a B.A. in Communications in 1999.
Areas of Practice
PERSONAL INJURY
If you have been in an automobile accident, do not wait. Call now. Every moment is essential to your case.
Dealing with the insurance companies after a vehicle accident can be intimidating. Going to court to get compensated for your injuries can be fearful. That is why I work with my clients to make the process as easy and quick as possible. I work hard to keep my clients informed about the process of their case.
Call me for a free consultation.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
When a person is charged with criminal conduct, they remain guarded by Constitutional protections. It is my promise as a lawyer to take advantage of every means of advocacy and defense to protect my clients' rights.
I primarily work felony charges with experience in cases such as drug possession and delivery, rape, sexual offenses, juvenile cases, theft, terroristic acts, firearm possession, robbery and assault.
I also represent misdemeanor cases such as simple drug possession, assault, battery and traffic violations. My misdemeanor practice included representing drivers with a commercial drivers license (CDL).
DWI and DUI DEFENSE
Clients accused of driving while intoxicated ("DWI") face unique challenges in court. Often a client's job depends on the outcome of their case. I zealously work to obtain positive results for my DWI clients.
From questioning field sobriety tests to investigating breathalyzer results, my representation will explore every possible defense to ensure your rights and your driving record are protected using all the resources available under the law.
FAMILY LAW
When an unfortunate breakdown of family relationships occurs, I can help navigate the legal water. I will help ensure that you are represented fairly and professionally in court. The results of family law cases effect clients in unique ways. I am aware of the challenges and take each case seriously.
I have trial experience in cases of divorce, child custody, child support, and modifications. Call today to schedule a free consultation.
Legal Blog
The Standard of Review is a legal blog which I author. The Standard of Review contains news, opinions and court cases relating to Arkansas and law.
From commenting on DWI policies and criminal defense news to posting of Associated Press stories, the readers will find a little bit of everything on my blog.
Click here to go to the blog.
Example Post from the Blog
In a story by the Associated Press:
Fiddling with your iPhone behind the wheel can get you fined across much of the
nation. But many states are more than happy to tweet you with up-to-the-minute
directions on how to steer clear of a traffic jam.
It is a mixed signal that some safety experts and politicians say could be dangerous.
I am not surprised that the State of Arkansas found a way to reconcile the two. “Please check from home,” they say. It is undisputed that twitter targets mobile users so this position seems disingenuous or ignorant.
Secondly, where do law enforcement draw the line? Is it illegal to look at the time on your cell phone? Is it illegal to hit one key to see the time? How many buttons do you have to hit before it becomes a misdemeanor? How does an officer know whether you are looking at the time or texting?
This law seems like a nightmare to enforce but a dream come true for officers looking for probable cause to look for something else.
Contact me:
address: Law Office of Shaun Hair 1225 Highway 77, Suite 7 Marion, Arkansas 72364telephone: 870.732.8787fax: 870.732.8890
address: Law Office of Shaun Hair
1225 Highway 77, Suite 7
Marion, Arkansas 72364
telephone: 870.732.8787
fax: 870.732.8890
Tel- 1.870.732.8787 Address -1225 Highway 77, Suite 7, Marion Arkansas 72364 Email:shaunhairlaw_sbcglobal.net
