About The Law Office of Steven L. Grady — Law Firm Harrison Arkansas
The Law Office of Steven L. Grady is a full-service law firm Harrison residents turn to for matters ranging from divorce and estate planning to criminal defense and personal injury. The firm also handles civil litigation on behalf of clients in Boone County and neighboring North Arkansas communities. Because rural counties move dockets differently from urban ones, having a lawyer who works the courthouse regularly matters. For additional area listings, see Harrison attorneys.
The practice serves clients across Harrison, Bergman, Valley Springs, and the broader Ozark region. Most cases are heard at the Boone County Courthouse on North Central Avenue, part of the 14th Judicial Circuit. In addition, the firm represents clients in probate, real estate, and traffic matters throughout the district.
What Clients Say
Clients describe direct talk, calm case handling, and careful preparation of settlement discussions. Reviewers appreciate that the attorney explains options without legalese and follows through on deadlines. Several specifically mention successful outcomes in family and estate cases.
Law Firm Harrison — Practice Areas & Services
- Divorce and family law in the 14th Judicial Circuit
- Estate planning and probate administration under Arkansas code
- Criminal defense for misdemeanors and felonies at Boone County Courthouse
- Personal injury representation, including auto accidents on U.S. Route 65
- Civil litigation and contract disputes
- Real estate closings and deed work in North Arkansas
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Harrison, Arkansas court cases heard?
Most civil, criminal, and family matters for Harrison residents are heard at the Boone County Courthouse, 100 North Main Street. The 14th Judicial Circuit also hears cases from neighboring Marion, Newton, and Searcy counties.
How long does a divorce take in Arkansas?
Arkansas requires a 30-day waiting period and residency of at least 60 days for a no-fault divorce based on separation. Many uncontested divorces in Boone County finalize within 60 to 90 days of filing.
Do I need a lawyer for a simple estate in Arkansas?
Small estates in Arkansas under $100,000 (excluding the homestead) can often use the small estate affidavit process, which doesn’t require full probate. A lawyer can confirm eligibility and draft the affidavit so the county clerk accepts it on the first try.
Quick Facts: General Practice Law in Harrison, Arkansas
- Arkansas licensed attorneys: roughly 8,500 active lawyers statewide — Arkansas Bar Association
- Small estate threshold: $100,000 for the Arkansas small estate affidavit, excluding the homestead — Ark. Code § 28-41-101
- Boone County population: approximately 37,000 residents in the 14th Judicial Circuit — U.S. Census Bureau



