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Brad J. Williams


DUI/DWI & Criminal Law Qualifications 

  • Board Certified DUI Defense Specialist   
    • ​In 2017, Mr. Williams became the first and ONLY lawyer in the State of Arkansas to achieve Board Certification in DUI Defense (National College for DUI Defense, Board Certifying Authority).
  • ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist    
    • In 2016, Mr. Williams became the first and ONLY lawyer in the State of Arkansas to be designated by the American Chemical Society's Chemistry and the Law Division as an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist.

  • Summer Session at Harvard Law School presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2019 - Cambridge, MA)
  • Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2018 - New Orleans, LA)
  • Summer Session at Harvard Law School presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2017 - Cambridge, MA)
  • "Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2017 - New Orleans, LA)
  • Summer Session at Harvard Law School presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2016 - Cambridge, MA)
  • "Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2016 - New Orleans, LA)
  • Forensic Chromatography II Course presented by the American Chemical Society and Axion Laboratories (2015 - Chicago, IL)
    • An advanced course, covering the theories and principles underlying forensic chromatography, the process used to analyze blood and urine samples.
  • Solid Dose Drug Analysis Course presented by the American Chemical Society and Axion Laboratories (2015 - Chicago, IL)
    • An advanced course, focusing on pre-consumption form testing for controlled substances
    • Mr. Williams and Mr. Bennett are the ONLY criminal defense lawyers in Arkansas with this training.
  • Forensic Drug Analysis Course presented by the American Chemical Society and Axion Laboratories (2015 - Chicago, IL)
    • An advanced course, focusing on the analystical techniques used to analyze seized drugs, including balances, colormetric testing, FTIR, TLC, microscopy, and GC-MS.
    • Mr. Williams and Mr. Bennett are the ONLY criminal defense lawyers in Arkansas with this training.
  • "Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2015 - New Orleans, LA)
  • "DWI Means Defend with Ingenuity" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2014, Las Vegas, NV)
  • "Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2014 - New Orleans, LA)
  • "Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2013 - New Orleans, LA)
  • Forensic Chromatography Course presented by the American Chemical Society and Axion Laboratories (2012 - Chicago, IL)
    • An advanced course, covering the theories and principles underlying forensic chromatography, the process used to analyze blood and urine samples.
    • Mr. Williams and Mr. Bennett are 2 of only 3 DWI lawyers in Arkansas with this training.
  • "Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2012 - New Orleans, LA)
  • Pharmacology / Toxicology Principles in the Courtroom: DUID and Drug Cases Seminar (2012 - Atlanta, GA)
    • An advanced seminar taught by the country's preeminent experts in Pharmacological and Toxicological principles as they apply to representing persons accused of DWI - Drugs.
  • DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Refresher Course (2011 - San Antonio, TX)
    • The same three (3) day training course given to police officers to qualify them to perform standardized field sobriety testing.
    • Recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
  • "Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2011 - New Orleans, LA)
  • DUI Training ("Taking Care of Business") presented by the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2010 - Tunica, MS)
  • "Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2010 - New Orleans, LA)
  • Intoximeter EC/IR II Breathalyzer Device Course (2010 - Mount Magazine State Park, AR)
    • Starting in 2009, the EC/IR II has begun to replace the BAC DataMaster as the evidentiary breathalyzer used by law enforcement agencies in Arkansas.
    • This course provided an in-depth anaylysis of the theory and science underlying the EC/IR II breathalyzer.
  • DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Course (2009 - Atlanta, GA)
    • The same four (4) day training course given to police officers to qualify them to instruct and train other police officers and persons to perform standardized field sobriety testing.
    • Recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
  • Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) (2009 - Atlanta, GA)
    • The same two (2) day training course given to police officers to qualify them to detect drugged drivers.
    • Recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
    • Mr. Williams and Mr. Bennett are the 1st and ONLY DWI lawyers in Arkansas with this training.
  • Alco-Sensor FST Operator Certification presented by Intoximeters, Inc. of Saint Louis, MO (2009)
    • The Alco-Sensor is a series of portable breathalyzers used by law enforcement. 
    • This certification course covers the theory, operation, and maintenance of the Alco-Sensor FST model of breathalyzer and certifies the participant to operate the Alco-Sensor FST.
  • Alco-Sensor FST Supervisor Certification presented by Intoximeters, Inc. of Saint Louis, MO (2009)  
    • This certification course covers the same material as the Operator course with the addition of the calibration of the Alco-Sensor FST, and it certifies the participant to supervise the operation of the Alco-Sensor FST.
  • "Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2009 - New Orleans, LA)
  • Certification in Operation and Maintenance of BAC DataMaster (2009 - Mansfield, OH)
    • The BAC DataMaster is the brand of "breathalyzer" that is currently used in the State of Arkansas.  However, it is currently being replaced by the Intoximeter EC/IR II.
    • This certification course at the BAC DataMaster factory in Mansfield, OH, covers the theory and science of evidential breath alcohol testing and certifies the participant to operate and perform essential diagnostic verifications and calibration checks on the BAC DataMaster.
  • Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Course for legal professionals (2008 - Atlanta, GA)
    • A three (3) day overview of the course given to law enforcement officers trained to arrest individuals for "DWI Drugs."
    • Recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
    • Mr. Williams and Mr. Bennett are the 1st and ONLY DUI lawyers in Arkansas with this training.
  • Graduate of the prestigious Trial Practice Institute of the National Criminal Defense College at Mercer University School of Law (2008 - Macon, GA)
  • DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Student Course (2008 - Dallas, TX)
    • The same three (3) day training course given to police officers to qualify them to perform standardized field sobriety testing.
    • Recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
  • "Mastering Scientific Evidence" presented by the National College for DUI Defense (2008 - Dallas, TX)

Awards 


Speaking/Training Engagements​ 

  • Guest Lecturer - "DWI Law & The 4th Amendment," Fourth Amendment Seminar Class (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - 2022)
  • Instructor - DWI Law Section of SFST Training for Law Enforcement (Conway, AR - 2022)
  • Guest Lecturer - "DWI Law & The 4th Amendment," Fourth Amendment Seminar Class (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - 2021)
  • Instructor - DWI Law Section of SFST Training for Law Enforcement (Conway, AR - 2021)
  • Speaker - "Drugged Driving Cases:  Factual & Legal Challenges," National College for DUI Defense, Masting Scientific Evidence (Virtual - 2021)
  • Guest Lecturer - "DWI Law & The 4th Amendment," Fourth Amendment Seminar Class (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - 2020)
  • Instructor - DWI Law Section of SFST Training for Law Enforcement (Conway, AR - 2020)
  • Speaker - "Defending Drugged Driving Cases," Oklahoma Bar Association DUI Conference (Oklahoma City, OK - 2020)
  • Guest Lecturer - "DWI Law & The 4th Amendment," Fourth Amendment Seminar Class (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - 2019)
  • Guest Lecturer - "DWI Law & The 4th Amendment," Fourth Amendment Seminar Class (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - 2018)
  • Speaker - "Liquid Courage:  How to Never Fear Your Client's Field Sobriety Test Results Again," Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, ATLA Webinar:  DUI Defense (Little Rock, AR - February 24, 2017)
  • Guest Lecturer - "DWI Law & The 4th Amendment," Fourth Amendment Seminar Class (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - 2017)
  • Guest Lecturer - "DWI Law & The 4th Amendment," Fourth Amendment Seminar Class (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - October 27, 2016)
  • Speaker & Faculty Member - National College of DUI Defense - Summer Session (Harvard University School of Law, Cambridge, MA - July 21-July 23, 2016)
  • Speaker - "DWI Nuggets," Arkansas Bar Association, 2016 Best of CLE Conference - Northwest (Fayetteville, AR - June 29, 2016)
  • Speaker - "DWI Nuggets," Arkansas Bar Association (Arkansas Bar Center, Little Rock, AR - December 2, 2015)
  • Guest Lecturer - "DWI Law & The 4th Amendment," Fourth Amendment Seminar Class (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - October 21, 2015)
  • Speaker - "Standardized Field Sobriety Tests," Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers (Arkansas Supreme Court, Little Rock, AR - October 9, 2015)
  • Speaker - "Standardized Field Sobriety Tests or 'Stupid Human Tricks?'"  Pulaski County Bar Association, "DWI Institute:  My Case is a Wreck!" (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - October 2, 2015)
  • Speaker - "Standardized Field Sobriety Tests or 'Stupid Human Tricks?'"  Arkansas Bar Association Annual Meeting (Hot Springs, AR - June 13, 2015)
  • Speaker - "Start to Finish:  Defending DWI Cases," Arkansas Bar Association, 2014 Best of CLE Conference (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - June 23, 2014)
  • Speaker - "Attacking the DRE," National College for DUI Defense, Mastering Scientific Evidence (New Orleans,  LA - March 22, 2014)
  • Speaker - "Start to Finish:  Defending DWI Cases," Arkansas Bar Association, 2013 Best of CLE Conference (UALR Law School, Little Rock, AR - June 24, 2013)
  • Speaker - "Start to Finish:  Defending DWI Cases," Arkansas Bar Association (Arkansas Bar Center, Little Rock, AR - November 15, 2012)
  • Speaker - "DWI Law:  Learning the Fundamentals First," Arkansas Bar Association, Solo & Small Firm Conference (DeGray State Park Lodge, Bismarck, AR - September 21, 2012)
  • Speaker - "DWI Drugs:  Beating the DRE and the Chemical Sample," Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, 2012 Annual Convention (Eureka Springs, AR - May 3, 2012)
  • Speaker - "Down & Dirty Ways to Cross Examine a DRE," Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Racing for Justice XI Seminar (Hot Springs, AR - March 9, 2012)
  • Co-instructor - Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner Course (Little Rock, AR - November 10, 2011)
  • Speaker/Participant - DWI Mock Trial held at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law (August 12-13, 2011)
  • Guest Host - DWI Episode of Law Call on KTHV (CBS) (Aired July 3, 2011)
  • Speaker - "Standardized Field Sobriety Tests," Lonoke County Bar Association (Lonoke, AR - 2010)

Education 

  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law (Little Rock, Arkansas)
    • Juris Doctor, 2004
  • Hendrix College (Conway, Arkansas)
    • Bachelor of Arts in History with minor in Economics, 2000

Legal Background 

  • Law Offices of Bennett & Williams, Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Bar Admissions 

  • Arkansas, 2004
  • United States District Court, Eastern & Western Districts, 2005
  • United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 2005