Arrested in Pulaski County, served with an eviction in the Delta, or facing a DWI in Fayetteville at 2 a.m.? Call 1-844-690-0555 right now. Our AI legal assistant is trained on the Arkansas Code and federal law, answers instantly, and never closes. It's free and gives you legal information, not advice. When you need a real lawyer, we can book you a consultation with an attorney licensed here in Arkansas.
Free legal information. Not legal advice. Available 24/7 across Arkansas.
If you need help in Arkansas right now, call 1-844-690-0555. It's free, it's 24/7, and you'll be talking through your situation within seconds — no income test, no waitlist, no 9-to-5 cutoff. Tell our AI assistant what happened: an arrest, a DWI stop and a refused chemical test, an eviction notice, a custody emergency, or DHS at your door. It explains how Arkansas law and your local circuit or district court actually work, in plain English, and flags what's time-sensitive (refusing the breath or blood test triggers an automatic license suspension that runs separately from any criminal charge). This is legal information, not legal advice. If you need representation, we'll book you with an Arkansas-licensed attorney.
Arkansas calls it DWI, not DUI, and prosecutes it under A.C.A. 5-65-103 at 0.08 BAC. Here's what most people miss: if you refused the breath or blood test (5-65-205), an AUTOMATIC administrative license suspension runs separately from your criminal case — 180 days for a first refusal — and you have only a short window to request a hearing before it takes effect. First, second, and third offenses are unclassified misdemeanors with mandatory jail minimums; a fourth within ten years becomes a felony. That dual-track timing — criminal court plus an administrative suspension already on the clock — is exactly why people call us at midnight. Call 1-844-690-0555 for free information on what to do now, then book an Arkansas DWI attorney.
Arkansas has a strong free civil legal-aid network — but it's income-gated (generally at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines), civil-only, and largely runs on business hours with screening and waitlists. It does not handle criminal, DWI, or traffic matters, and many rural Arkansans fall into the gap: too much income for aid, not enough for a $300 consult. Below are the real programs worth knowing. Our hotline is the after-hours, no-income-test first call — for anything, statewide — when you need an answer before any office opens.
Wherever you are in Arkansas, the line is free and answered 24/7 — including:
Can I really talk to someone about my Arkansas legal problem right now, for free?
Yes. Call 1-844-690-0555 any time — 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., Little Rock or a rural Delta county. Our AI legal assistant is trained on the Arkansas Code and federal law and answers instantly, with no income test and no waitlist. It gives you clear legal information about your situation and the right court, not legal advice. Unlike Arkansas legal aid, there's no screening, no eligibility cutoff, and it covers both criminal and civil matters. If you decide you need a lawyer, we can book you a paid consultation with an attorney licensed in Arkansas.
Do I need a lawyer for a DWI in Arkansas?
Almost always, yes — and quickly. Arkansas DWI under A.C.A. 5-65-103 carries mandatory jail minimums even on a first offense, and if you refused the chemical test there's an automatic administrative license suspension (180 days for a first refusal) on a short clock, completely separate from the criminal case. That dual track is hard to navigate alone. Call 1-844-690-0555 now for free information on what's happening and what's time-sensitive, then book an Arkansas DWI attorney. Note Arkansas says DWI, not DUI — DUI is reserved for underage drivers under A.C.A. 5-65-303. This is legal information, not legal advice.
How is divorce different in Arkansas?
Arkansas hasn't adopted broad no-fault divorce. The only no-fault ground is living separate and apart, without cohabitation, for 18 continuous months (A.C.A. 9-12-301). Otherwise you must prove a statutory fault ground like general indignities, adultery, or cruelty — so 'irreconcilable differences' generally isn't an option here. If you signed a covenant marriage (Arkansas is one of only three states that offer it), the grounds are stricter and the separation period is two years. Divorce, custody, and child support are heard in your county's circuit court. Call 1-844-690-0555 for free information on which ground fits your facts, then book a local family-law attorney if you need one.
DHS took my child — what do I do tonight?
Dependency-neglect cases move fast and are heard in circuit court, where deadlines and your right to be heard matter enormously from day one. Don't wait for an office to open. Call 1-844-690-0555 right now for free information on how the Arkansas juvenile process works, what a probable-cause and adjudication hearing involves, and what to do before your first court date. Our AI assistant explains the process in plain English; it can't represent you, but it can tell you what's coming. If you need a lawyer, we can book you with one licensed in Arkansas.
How do I fight an eviction in Arkansas?
Eviction is time-sensitive, and Arkansas landlord-tenant law (Title 18) is widely regarded as landlord-favorable, so acting fast matters. Whether you've gotten a notice or already been served, call 1-844-690-0555 for free information on your deadlines, defenses, and which court (usually district court) hears your case. For income-eligible tenants, Legal Aid of Arkansas, CALS, and the ARLawHelp self-help forms are excellent civil resources — but they're business-hours and means-tested. We're the after-hours, no-income-test first call. This is legal information, not legal advice; if you need representation we can book a local attorney.
I can't afford a lawyer and don't qualify for legal aid. What now?
You're exactly who this line is for. Arkansas legal aid is income-gated (generally at or below 125% of the poverty guidelines) and civil-only, which leaves many working Arkansans stuck — too much income for free help, not enough for a $300 consult. Call 1-844-690-0555: the AI legal assistant is completely free, available 24/7, and covers both criminal and civil matters statewide. It gives you legal information to understand your situation before you spend a dollar. If you then want representation, booking a consultation through us is a clear, optional paid step with an Arkansas-licensed attorney.
Is Legal Hotline a law firm or an Arkansas lawyer referral service?
No to both. Legal Hotline is not a law firm and not a lawyer referral service, and we don't claim Arkansas Bar endorsement. The free call connects you to an AI legal assistant that provides legal information — not legal advice — and is not a substitute for a licensed Arkansas attorney; only the Arkansas Supreme Court licenses lawyers and supervises the practice of law. Separately, if you want representation, we can book you a paid consultation with an independent attorney licensed in Arkansas. The free information call and the optional paid booking are two different things, and we keep that line clear.
Do you have Spanish-speaking help for Northwest Arkansas?
Northwest Arkansas — Springdale, Rogers, Fayetteville, Bentonville — has real and growing demand for Spanish-language and interpreter-friendly legal help, plus Springdale's large Marshallese community. Call 1-844-690-0555 and explain what you need; our AI legal assistant is built to give plain-language legal information across immigration, employment, housing, and family matters. It's free and available around the clock. If you need representation, we can work to book you with an Arkansas-licensed attorney suited to your matter and language needs. Remember: what you get on the call is legal information, not legal advice.
I was just arrested in Arkansas — should I call before I talk to police?
Call us first, before you explain anything to police. Anything you say can shape your case, and in Arkansas your first appearance, bond, and the felony-versus-misdemeanor track (circuit court versus district court) get decided fast. Call 1-844-690-0555 for free, 24/7 information on what's happening, what your rights are, and what not to do next. The AI assistant gives legal information, not legal advice, and can't appear for you — but for a serious arrest you'll want a lawyer quickly, and we can book you a consultation with an attorney licensed in Arkansas.
How much does a lawyer cost in Arkansas, and what does the call cost?
The phone call to 1-844-690-0555 is completely free, with no income test — that never changes. Attorney fees in Arkansas vary widely by matter and region: a routine traffic or simple divorce matter costs far less than a contested custody fight or felony defense, and rates differ between the Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas markets and the rural counties. Many firms charge for an initial consult. Use the free call to understand your situation first, so you're not paying to learn the basics. If you choose to book a consultation through us, that's a separate, clearly-priced paid service with an Arkansas-licensed attorney.
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Whether it's a DWI in Fayetteville, an eviction in the Delta, a custody emergency, or an arrest in Pulaski County, you can talk it through right now — free, 24/7, no income test, no waitlist. Call 1-844-690-0555 for instant legal information trained on Arkansas law, and book a local attorney whenever you're ready. Legal information, not legal advice.
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