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Defense Attorney Washington County
If you are facing criminal charges, it is imperative to begin building your defense right away. Navigating the criminal justice system can be daunting and complicated, which is why you need a seasoned criminal defense lawyer on your side. At Norwood & Norwood, P.A., we understand the challenges you face.
We can provide comprehensive legal support and build a defense strategy that is tailored to your situation. We will assess every aspect of your case, develop a strong defense, and protect your rights at every turn. We recognize the impact criminal charges can have on your life and will work diligently to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.
There’s too much at stake to delay. Call our firm at (479) 235-4600 to see how a criminal defense attorney can help.
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C"So great, helped me get everything taken care of"
So great, helped me get everything taken care of.
Cassandra O’Neal
J"They Got Me the Best Possible Outcome"
Norwood and Norwood are friendly and amazing people and will have your best interest at heart.
Joseph Moudy
C"Amazing Law Firm!"
Angela Hyde had my charges completely dropped.
Cayleigh Herlein
j"Norwood and Norwood handled my case completely"
Norwood and Norwood handled my case completely.
josh Owens
C"Excellent work getting my charges dropped"
100% recommended and guaranteed.
Cesar Rodriguez
J"Outstanding Experience With Norwood & Norwood"
Victoria has been wonderful to work with—professional, supportive, and encouraging every step of the way.
JBH BNH
S"I Couldn't Be Happier With the Results"
They are so kind and responsive I couldn't be happier with the results.
Sky Kelley
J"I Can’t Describe How Grateful I Am"
I can’t describe how grateful I am to Norwood & Norwood P.A. and to Jessica who helped me and guided me through this long journey.
Juan Bayona L
J"I Can’t Describe How Grateful I Am"
I can’t describe how grateful I am to Norwood & Norwood P.A. and to Jessica who helped me and guided me through this long journey.
Juan Bayona L
A"No Jail Time and No Fines"
No jail time and no fines to pay.
Anthony Vega
A"No Jail Time and No Fines to Pay"
Helped me; no jail time and no fines to pay.
Anthony Vega
D"Absolutely the best representation"
Absolutely the best representation you can ask for.
Derek Peek
D"Absolutely the best representation"
Absolutely the best representation you can ask for.
Derek Peek
C"The best lawyers you can find"
Allison will fight for you and is very knowledgeable about the laws.
C “Nina” R
J"So glad Angela and the law firm were able to help"
They were very helpful with any questions I had.
James Jones
J"So Glad Angela and the Law Firm Helped"
They were very helpful with any questions I had.
James Jones
E"Couldn't Trust Another Firm With My Case"
Couldn't trust another firm with my case.
Eduardo Funez
E"Couldn't trust another firm"
Norwood & Norwood. Couldn't trust another firm with my case.
Eduardo Funez
L"Absolutely killed it"
Absolutely killed it, no jail time.
Larry Batres
L"Absolutely killed it."
Absolutely killed it, no jail time.
Larry Batres
M"It was a good service"
I'm very happy everything went well, especially thanks to lawyer Ángela de Obdia.
Misquely Reyes
D"It was great service"
It was great service, very attentive.
Dariela Reyes
D"It was great service"
It was great service, very attentive, everything went perfectly.
Dariela Reyes
M"It was a good service"
I'm very happy everything went well, especially thanks to lawyer Ángela de Obdia.
Misquely Reyes
C"I highly recommend Norwood & Norwood"
From start to finish she was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive.
Cessnatech
C"This Is the Firm to Call"
From start to finish she was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive.
Cessnatech
W"Could Have Received Time"
That will not be the case due to Angela Hyde's years in the prosecutor's office and her continuing to push when others would not have.
William Day
W"That Will Not Be the Case"
That will not be the case due to Angela Hyde's years in the prosecutor's office and her continuing to push when others would not have.
William Day
C"They Were Great"
They were great!
Cecilia Saucedo
C"They were great!"
They were great!
Cecilia Saucedo
So great, helped me get everything taken care of
So great, helped me get everything taken care of and wasn’t too crazy expensive.
Cassandra O’Neal
They Got Me the Best Possible Outcome
Norwood and Norwood are friendly and amazing people and will have your best interest at heart, and I thank them for standing by my side and being there every step of the way through it all. They got me the best possible outcome!
Joseph Moudy
Amazing Law Firm!
Amazing law firm! Angela Hyde had my charges completely dropped. Highly recommend Norwood & Norwood.
Cayleigh Herlein
Norwood and Norwood handled my case completely
Norwood and Norwood handled my case completely and I didn't even have to go to the court date.
josh Owens
Excellent work getting my charges dropped
I want to thank Norwood and Norwood Lawyers, especially Victoria, for the excellent work she did in getting my charges dropped. 100% recommended and guaranteed. Thank you very much. 10/10.
Cesar Rodriguez
Outstanding Experience With Norwood & Norwood
I can’t say enough about the outstanding experience I’ve had with Norwood & Norwood. Victoria has been wonderful to work with—professional, supportive, and encouraging every step of the way. She made a very stressful process feel manageable and much less overwhelming. I highly recommend their team.
JBH BNH
I Couldn't Be Happier With the Results
I am absolutely thrilled with the assistance I was given. My case was dismissed and charges are in the process of getting dropped. They are so kind and responsive I couldn't be happier with the results.
Sky Kelley
I Can’t Describe How Grateful I Am
I can’t describe how grateful I am to Norwood & Norwood P.A. and to Jessica who helped me and guided me through this long journey. Finally, it has come to an end. 🙏 Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🙏
Juan Bayona L
I Can’t Describe How Grateful I Am
I can’t describe how grateful I am to Norwood & Norwood P.A. and to Jessica who helped me and guided me through this long journey. Finally, it has come to an end. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Juan Bayona L
No Jail Time and No Fines
Helped me; no jail time and no fines to pay. Great overall service.
Anthony Vega
No Jail Time and No Fines to Pay
Helped me; no jail time and no fines to pay. Great overall service.
Anthony Vega
Absolutely the best representation
Absolutely the best representation you can ask for, from Glenda over the phone to the communication and character of Angela (who represented me in court). Couldn’t ask for a better attorney!
Derek Peek
Absolutely the best representation
Absolutely the best representation you can ask for, from Glenda over the phone to the communication and character of Angela (who represented me in court). Couldn’t ask for a better attorney!
Derek Peek
The best lawyers you can find
Allison and Victoria and Doug Norwood are the best lawyers you can find. Allison will fight for you and is very knowledgeable about the laws. She is the best!
C “Nina” R
So glad Angela and the law firm were able to help
So glad Angela and the law firm were able to help drop some of my charges and lower some of the fines. They were very helpful with any questions I had.
James Jones
So Glad Angela and the Law Firm Helped
So glad Angela and the law firm were able to help drop some of my charges and lower some of the fines; they were very helpful with any questions I had.
James Jones
Couldn't Trust Another Firm With My Case
Norwood & Norwood. Couldn't trust another firm with my case. Thank you, Colton. Thank you, Angela.
Eduardo Funez
Couldn't trust another firm
Norwood & Norwood. Couldn't trust another firm with my case. Thank you, Colton. Thank you, Angela.
Eduardo Funez
Absolutely killed it
Absolutely killed it. No jail time, no suspended license, just parole. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Larry Batres
Absolutely killed it.
Absolutely killed it; no jail time, no suspended license, just parole. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Larry Batres
It was a good service
It was a good service, and thanks to the lawyers. I'm very happy everything went well, especially thanks to lawyer Ángela de Obdia.
Misquely Reyes
It was great service
(Translated by Google) It was great service, very attentive, everything went perfectly, thank you.
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Fue un buen servicio, muy atentos, todo fue un éxito, gracias.
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Dariela Reyes
It was great service
(Translated by Google) It was great service, very attentive, everything went perfectly, thank you.
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Fue un buen servicio, muy atentos, todo fue un éxito, gracias.
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Dariela Reyes
It was a good service
It was a good service. And thanks to the lawyers. I'm very happy everything went well, especially thanks to lawyer Ángela de Obdia.
Misquely Reyes
I highly recommend Norwood & Norwood
I highly recommend Norwood & Norwood, and especially Alison Lee. From start to finish she was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive. Alison kept me informed, explained everything clearly, thus keeping me calm, and handled every detail with care and confidence. Most importantly, she did an excellent job keeping the situation under control and keeping my outcome very favorable. If you need strong legal representation from people you can trust, this is the firm to call.
Cessnatech
This Is the Firm to Call
I highly recommend Norwood and Norwood, and especially Alison Lee. From start to finish she was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive. Alison kept me informed, explained everything clearly, thus keeping me calm, and handled every detail with care and confidence. Most importantly, she did an excellent job keeping the situation under control and keeping my outcome very favorable. If you need strong legal representation from people you can trust, this is the firm to call.
Cessnatech
Could Have Received Time
Was in a difficult situation due to unfortunate circumstances. Could have received time due to prior encounters with the law. However, that will not be the case due to Angela Hyde's years in the prosecutor's office and her continuing to push when others would not have. THANK YOU.
William Day
That Will Not Be the Case
Was in a difficult situation due to unfortunate circumstances. Could have received time due to prior encounters with the law. However, that will not be the case due to Angela Hyde's years in the prosecutor's office and her continuing to push when others would not have. THANK YOU.
At Norwood & Norwood, P.A., we focus exclusively on criminal defense in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale. Since 1988, we’ve handled more than 35,000 criminal cases and work aggressively to protect our clients’ futures while keeping quality representation affordable and accessible.
Why Choose Us:
Over 35,000 criminal cases handled since 1988
More than 25,000 dismissals or not guilty verdicts
Former prosecutors with 100+ years of combined experience
Recognized among the top criminal defense firms in Northwest Arkansas
Free, no-obligation initial consultation
Affordable fees with low down payments and payment plans
Free Consultations And Payment Plans
No-obligation visit, reasonable fees, and low down payments.
Award-Winning Local Defense Team
Respected by judges, prosecutors, police, and other attorneys.
25,000+ Dismissals And Not Guilty Verdicts
Proven record of keeping charges off our clients’ records.
Over 35,000 Criminal Cases Defended
Decades of experience fighting felonies, DWIs, drugs, and more.
Meet the Norwood & Norwood, P.A. Team
At Norwood & Norwood, P.A., our criminal defense team is dedicated to protecting your rights and your future across Northwest Arkansas. Since 1988, we’ve handled more than 35,000 criminal cases, securing over 25,000 dismissals or not guilty verdicts for people facing felonies, misdemeanors, DWIs, drug charges, violent offenses, and traffic violations. With former prosecutors and over 100 years of combined experience, we understand how local courts, judges, and prosecutors work—and we use that insight to build aggressive, strategic defenses.
Recognized regularly as one of the top criminal defense firms in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale, our team combines skill with genuine care for our clients. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation, affordable fees, and flexible payment plans so that strong legal representation is within reach when you need it most.
While you have the right to represent yourself, it is not advisable. Criminal defense is complex and having a skilled attorney increases your chances of a favorable outcome. An experienced defense attorney understands the legal system, can negotiate on your behalf, and will work to protect your rights.
When should I contact a defense attorney?
Contact a defense attorney as soon as you are aware of an investigation or charges against you. The earlier an attorney is involved, the better they can prepare your defense. Early involvement also helps protect your rights during investigations and hearings.
What is a plea bargain?
A plea bargain is an agreement between you and the prosecutor where you plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence or dropping other charges. It can be a strategic decision to avoid trial, but it's important to discuss the implications with your attorney before agreeing.
What happens during a criminal trial?
During a criminal trial, both the prosecution and the defense present evidence and arguments. It involves jury selection, opening statements, witness testimonies, cross-examinations, closing arguments, and jury deliberation. The verdict is delivered based on the evidence presented. Our team will guide you through every step of the process.
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Doug Norwood Founding Partner & Lead Litigation Attorney
Cathy Norwood Managing Partner & Litigation Attorney
Angela Hyde Partner & Litigation Attorney
Alison Lee Partner & Litigation Attorney
Victoria Gammill Litigation Attorney
Doug Harlan Litigation Attorney
Colton McChristian Litigation Attorney