Morrilton Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving All of Conway County

Cody Bassham is a Morrilton criminal defense lawyer who defends people charged with crimes and traffic offenses throughout Conway County, in Conway County District Court and Conway County Circuit Court. If you have been charged in Morrilton, Plumerville, Menifee, or Oppelo, you want a lawyer who knows the courtrooms, the clerks, and how cases move through the system here.

Call 501-459-9500 to talk about your case.

Conway County District Court

Conway County District Court hears misdemeanors, traffic tickets, DWI cases, first appearances and preliminary matters in felony cases, and small civil claims. It has countywide jurisdiction, is presided over by District Judge Brian Mueller, and holds court in four departments:

Morrilton Department: 117 S. Moose Street, Room 304, Morrilton, AR 72110. Phone 501-354-9615.

Menifee Department: P.O. Box 38, Menifee, AR 72107. Phone 501-354-9763.

Oppelo Department: 8 Municipal Drive, Oppelo, AR 72110. Phone 501-354-2454.

Plumerville Department: P.O. Box 7, Plumerville, AR 72125. Phone 501-354-6400.

Which department hears your case usually depends on where the offense happened and which agency wrote the ticket or made the arrest. Court dates in the smaller departments may come only once a month, so a missed date can mean a long wait or a warrant. Check your citation or call the clerk to confirm your date and location.

Conway County Circuit Court

Felony cases are prosecuted in Conway County Circuit Court, at the Conway County Courthouse, 115 South Moose Street, Morrilton, AR 72110 (circuit clerk phone 501-354-9617). Conway County sits in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit along with Logan, Scott, and Yell Counties. Appeals from district court are also heard there.

Cases we handle in Conway County

DWI and BWI

Drug possession and distribution charges

Theft, shoplifting, and property crimes

Domestic battery and assault

Driving on a suspended license and other traffic offenses

Felony charges in circuit court

Juvenile cases

Probation and parole violations

Record sealing for misdemeanors and felonies

Why local experience matters

Every court has its own way of doing things: how dockets are called, what the prosecutor expects before making an offer, which programs are available instead of a conviction, and how long each step really takes. We use that knowledge to protect your record, your license, and your freedom.

Frequently asked questions

Which Conway County court will my case be in?

Misdemeanors and traffic cases are usually heard in the district court department for the part of the county where the offense occurred. Felonies are filed in Conway County Circuit Court in Morrilton. Your citation or bond paperwork should list your court and first date.

Do I have to go to court?

In most criminal cases, yes, and missing a date can lead to a warrant and a suspended license. In some cases a lawyer can appear for you or get your date moved. Call us before your court date so we can tell you what to expect.

I don't live in Conway County. Can you still help?

Yes. If you were charged while passing through on Interstate 40, or you live outside the county, we can often handle much of the case without you making repeated trips to Morrilton.

Talk to a Conway County defense lawyer today

Bassham Law Firm PLLC represents clients in Morrilton and throughout Conway County from our office at 700 S. German Lane, Suite 104, Conway, AR 72033. Call 501-459-9500 to schedule a consultation.

Court addresses and phone numbers are provided for convenience; confirm your court date and location with the court clerk. This page is general information, not legal advice.