I don't know the experience this other guy had, but all I can say is this was the best legal representation I've ever had in my 50 years. He was not just good - he was OUTSTANDING!! My cases were serious traffic citations (speed) which were complicated by specific AR laws. I was afraid I might lose my license over speeding.
Let me say first, before you go expecting the world from any Arkansas lawyer: This state & its employees are not renown for their judicial ethics & behavior -- Google: "Arkansas officer/sheriff gets arrested" to see what I mean. This extends to the less publicized judges & ADAs as well to some extent. Keep this in mind while taming your expectations of "American Justice"... It left long ago with the Arkansas economy.
Much of the outcome of your case depends on which judge you get, which prosecutor you get, and what kind of a day they are having. In a world such as this, much gets accomplished via RELATIONSHIPS between lawyers, judges, and police. Connections, relationships, and the knowledge that goes with them---This, along with a stainless-steel- work-ethic is what Whaley brought to me. I wouldn't be writing this novel about them if it weren't true. I've no motivation to lie to you dear readers. This is me expressing my gratitude for them.
My lawyer had connections - knew people who knew people who knew people; and that made all the difference. He also took about 40 mins per phone call with me to "explain how it works", which helped me sleep at night prior to my case being resolved. He had strong legal acumen & an amazing work ethic. The poor guy suffered a DETACHED RETINA just days before my court date & was still calling me, helping me, working on my case while laying face-down in bed trying to keep his eye from falling apart. The man was facing potential blindness & STILL worked on my case well into the night, due to the time constraints we faced.
We discussed trial strategies & argument angles, but we never needed a trial. He got me an outcome better than I had even dare hope for, and he obtained this not in trial, but by talking to people he knew, and their friends, and their connections. When I get another traffic ticket (which seems to be the primary purpose of all law enforcement in this state), Whaley is my people. read more