Ledbetter | Cline, PLLC
Defending Students

Effectively defending students on criminal charges, that come from the University Office of Student Conduct, can be challenging.
Students are entitled to due process, but the process moves quickly. Often times when a student attends his or her preliminary hearing without representation, the repercussions cannot be undone without a lengthy appeals process.
Many attorneys are hesitant to take on University cases because of this quick timeframe; whether it be because of the attorney’s unfamiliarity with the University Code of Student Conduct, or because many attorneys feel that they cannot have a positive influence on the outcome of the case.
Drew has spent a considerable amount of time in front of the University of Arkansas Office of Student Accountability, formerly known as the Office of Student Conduct, and sometimes casually referred to as the U of A Judicial board (J-Board). Drew has also accumulated many years of experience defending Title IX cases. If your son or daughter is facing a hearing at the University level, do not allow them to navigate the process alone. There are serious potential consequences at stake that could affect them for the rest of their lives.
Drew is also very familiar with the University Office of Greek Life. From 2002-2014, Drew was the chapter advisor for one of the largest fraternities at the University of Arkansas, and he has served as legal counsel for individual members of every major fraternity and every major sorority at the University of Arkansas. Drew understands the unique scrutiny placed on the fraternity or sorority member who is accused of crimes or wrongdoing.
Drew has also served as legal counsel for numerous University of Arkansas student athletes accused of crimes and wrongdoing. Drew understands the potentially disastrous impact an investigation can have on the future career of an athlete. Drew handles these cases with privacy and discretion working swiftly to end the investigation or bring the charges to a close. Drew has defended student athletes on charges including alcohol, drugs, theft, sexual assault, and rape.
Ledbetter and Cline have defended students on charges including:
Alcohol
Theft
Rape
Drugs
Sexual Assault
If your son or daughter is a student and has been accused of wrongdoing you should be aware that the University of Arkansas judicial system moves swiftly.
Experienced legal representation is the only way to ensure that your rights are protected. Contact us today.