W. Whitfield Hyman

W. Whitfield Hyman

King Law Group, PLLC • Fayetteville, AR
Criminal Defense

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Contact

Email
Phone
(833) 957-3080
Address
103 North College Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, US

Professional

About

Whitfield has defended over a thousand criminal cases and goes to trial several times a month. While in law school in Fayetteville, Whitfield was President of the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies and founder of the Criminal Law Society and a member of the International Law Society, the Christian Legal Society, and the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. Whitfield also obtained prestigious externships, working for the Honorable Judge Chadd Mason in the Circuit Court of Washington and Madison Counties and Congressman Steve Womack in Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District. Whitfield grew up in Marion, Arkansas and made his way to NWA after attending undergraduate at the University of Central Arkansas where he majored in International Trade Economics with a double minor in German and International Studies. While at UCA Whitfield accepted scholarships which allowed him to study abroad in Germany and Canada, he also worked as an intern for the Department of State at the United States Embassy to Greece in Athens.

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

Credentials

Education
2013 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 2008 University of Central Arkansas BA - Economics 2004 Marion Arkansas High School High School Diploma
Languages
German | English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2018 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2016 Rising Star, SuperLawyers N/A Dean's List, University of Arkansas Law School
Publications
2015 Arkansas Law King Blog Resisting Arrest Defenses and Consequences 2015 Arkansas Law King Blog Busting the "But He Won't Sign the Papers" Myth 2015 Arkansas Law King Blog Beware of DAPA Related Immigration Scams 2015 Arkansas Law King Blog Defenses to Obstructing Governmental Operations in Arkansas 2014 Arkansas Law King Blog Can Resident Assistants or the University Police Search Your Dorm Room Without Informed Consent?
Associations
2015 - Present National College of DUI Defense General Member 2013 - Present Arkansas Bar Association Member 2013 - Present Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member 2013 - Present NORML Legal Committee Member 2013 - Present Washington County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2014 Monthly Meeting Legality of Open Carry in Arkansas 2014 Attorney Meet and Greet Unlawful Searches and Seizures 2013 Act 746 Celebration Rally Open Carry Rights Under the New Law
Updated: Mar 08, 2026