Norman Douglas Norwood

Norman Douglas Norwood

Norwood & Norwood, P. A. β€’ Rogers, AR
Violent CrimePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(479) 239-0340
Address
2001 South Dixieland, Rogers, AR, 72758, US

Professional

About

Former prosecuting attorney Doug Norwood has devoted his legal career to defending people of Northwest Arkansas against felonies, DWI's, drug charges, violent charges and all other criminal or traffic charges. He chose not to do bankruptcies, divorces, personal injury cases, etc. Over the last quarter of a century, he has hand-picked a team of top litigation attorneys who he leads. Mr. Norwood and his team have defended more than 30,000 criminal cases, including more than 9,000 DWI cases. For over 5 years, Mr. Norwood has been nominated and voted by his peers as a "Superlawyer" for the Mid-South Region. In addition, on two occasions, he has been named by the Arkansas Times, as one of the "Best Criminal Law/DWI Lawyers in Arkansas." Mr. Norwood has also received the coveted Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rating, which sets him apart as one of the Preeminent Lawyers in his field of criminal defense and DWI law. He also was one of the founding members in establishing the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has served as the President of that association.

About Violent Crime Law

Violent crime defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes involving violence or threat of harm. They provide aggressive defense to protect clients' rights and freedom. Common matters include assault, battery, robbery, homicide.

Credentials

Education
1987 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 1983 Florida State University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Spanish | English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2024 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2024 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2018 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2018 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers 2017 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
Publications
2017 Norwood & Norwood Constructive Possession in Criminal Law 2014 Norwood & Norwood Prosecutorial Misconduct in Closing Arguments
Associations
2014 - Present DUI Defense Lawyers Association Founding Member National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Life Member 2007 - 2008 Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers President
Speaking
2019 Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Search and seizer 2018 Pulaski County Bar Association Reversible errors update 2017 NWA Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Constructive Possession in Criminal Law 1 2016 2016 Last Chance CLE Prosecutorial Misconduct 2015 San Luis Obisbo Criminal Defense Section Meeting Prosecutorial Misconduct
Updated: Jan 14, 2026