Conway City Attorney
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Charles Finkenbinder
The City Attorney’s office provides legal and advisory services to the Mayor, City Council, and the various operating departments, boards, and commissions within the city. The City Attorney represents the city in most civil cases and prosecutes misdemeanor criminal acts where those acts occur inside city limits, as well as traffic citations and violations of city ordinances. The City Attorney is committed to protecting the rights of the citizens of our community.
It is my honor and privilege to serve as City Attorney, and, although I cannot represent individual citizens with legal problems, I am happy to answer questions about your government and city ordinances. If I may be of service, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Resources for Crime Victims
- Affidavit and Request Form – Misdemeanor Warrant
- Affidavit and Request Form – Misdemeanor Warrant in Spanish
- No Contact Order vs. Order of Protection
- Affidavit to Dismiss No Contact Order
- Descartar Orden Sin Contacto – Affidavit to Dismiss No Contact Order (Spanish)
- Laura’s Card
- Laura’s Card Spanish
- VInelink
- Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office
- Arkansas Attorney General
School Bus Safety
Contact
- 501-450-6193
- 1234 Main Street Conway, AR 72034
Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the city attorney do?
The City Attorney’s Office performs all legal services for the City, including providing legal advice to City officials, preparation and review of contracts and other legal documents, prosecution of persons accused of violating City ordinances, Traffic Laws, or Criminal Misdemeanor Violations, and representation of the City and City officials in lawsuits.
Where is the Faulkner County District Court?
Faulkner County District Court
810 Parkway St
Conway, AR 72034
What are the different types of hearings in a criminal case?
The first type of hearing is an arraignment (sometimes referred to as a “plea date”) which includes, if requested, a reading of the charges. At the arraignment, a person accused of a crime enters a plea of guilty or not guilty. The second type of hearing is a trial: this is when the judge hears the testimony of the alleged victim and any witnesses, and determines guilt or innocence.
Warning: If you fail to appear in Court as you have promised on any misdemeanor, you may be arrested and punished by one (1) year in jail and / or a $2,500 fine, regardless of the disposition of the original charge.
Can the City Attorney's Office give me legal advice?
No. The City Attorney serves solely as the legal counsel to the City of Conway.
Can the City Attorney's Office represent me in court, prepare a legal document, or give me legal advice on a specific legal issue?
No. The City Attorney is the attorney for City government and City officials, rather than for individual citizens. Individuals must retain their own attorneys for legal advice and representation.
Who do I call to find an attorney or other legal assistance?
You may contact Central Arkansas Legal Services.
1300 W 6th St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 376-3423
How do I get a copy of a police report?
Contact the Conway Police Department at (501) 450-6120 and have a report number or incident date and address of the incident to help them retrieve the report.