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Yiesha L. Jones

Attorney
AR Family Law

I am a family law attorney at AR Family Law. I received bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and psychology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, political science at Henderson State University and a juris doctor at The John Marshall Law School. AR Family Law focuses on domestic relations cases serving counties in central and northwest Arkansas.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

I love having the chance to build bridges in a field that people consider the end or destruction of a family. It’s often not the end, but a new path.

Biggest challenges in my career

The biggest challenges are the multitude of scenarios in which to apply the law. There can be so many different circumstances with each case.

How I knew this was my passion

I recognized what I believe is a gap in children having the opportunity to enjoy both parents equally after a separation. I wanted to help build family bridges for children.

What I learned from my first job

To never be intimidated by a courtroom.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Delight/Antoine/Okolona

I can't start my day until

I pray

Hobbies

Writing

Last Good Read

"Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson

Favorite Meal in Town

Fried lamb chops from The Xperience

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