Althea Evette Hadden, Criminal Defense Attorney in Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Althea concentrates on criminal defense, family law, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Althea handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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Althea's primary office is at 420 West Fifth Street, Pine Bluff, AR, 71611-5035. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Althea usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Althea discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Althea for a criminal defense case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Althea walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Althea offer a free consultation?

  Althea charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Althea's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Althea's current terms during booking.

• How long do criminal defense cases in Arkansas typically take?

  Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Althea gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Althea take my case if I'm outside Pine Bluff?

  Althea is licensed in Arkansas. Matters governed by Arkansas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Althea will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Althea?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Althea will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Althea accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

  Althea's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.