Award Winning & Aggressive
The Criminal Defense Attorneys You Need on Your Side
If you’ve been arrested in Arkansas, call us immediately!
Fighting For Your Rights
Shaw & Elenbaas is an award-winning law firm specializing in criminal defense cases. With more than 50 years of combined experience and outstanding results, we’re consistently ranked as one of the best Arkansas criminal defense law firms. If you or a family member has been charged with a crime, we’re your best shot at freedom. We’ll fight hard to protect your constitutional rights and your future.
Why Choose Shaw & Elenbaas?
Accessible Legal Services
We’re one of the only firms in Central Arkansas that offers a free 30-minute consultation with no obligation to hire. Once we become your criminal defense attorney, we also provide reasonable rates, flat-fee pricing, and flexible payment plans.
Expert Legal Team
With Shaw & Elenbaas you’re not handed off to an associate after the first meeting. Two of the most respected, well-known Central Arkansas criminal defense lawyers will work on your case until the end.


Trusted Locally
Frank E. Shaw was the founding member and partner of our firm and one of the most recognized and well-respected names in criminal defense across Arkansas. Located in Conway and focusing on the Central Arkansas area, Shaw & Elenbaas has successfully defended thousands of misdemeanors and felonies throughout the state.
What Legal Issues Can We Help You With?
Entrust your legal matters to Shaw & Elenbaas, providing experienced and aggressive criminal defense services in Arkansas. Our practice areas include:
- Criminal Defense
- Drug Crimes
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Crimes
- Administrative Law
- Appellate & Post Conviction
- Petition to Expunge/Seal
- Parole Hearings
- Land Use & Zoning

What Our Clients Say
Alvin LairdAugust 29, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shaw and Elenbaas are outstanding law firm. Lauren and Eric are phenomenal. They take care of you from beginning and end. J ArnoJune 28, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unbelievably, highly skilled in customer service. Easy to understand and follow. Douglas Max Young II (maxzmillion)April 11, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hate what happened to you Frank, but you did me a solid before you left. Thanks to you and your whole team posthumously. You were a gentleman and a great orator, lawyer and ally. Shade DragonMarch 28, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lauren and Eric are amazing lawyers, from doing everything they can for you in court to handling restitution afterwards so you don't have the added hastle in your life. They truly care about their clients, even after the case was done I can still call to get advice and trust that they do an amazing job with any appeals that need to be put in. They even went as far as to recommend lawyers for a DHS case and informed me as to the need of a lawyer for it. They are just flat out astounding. Communication, care, trust, and a determination to do their job well and right are all there. Thad HendersonFebruary 13, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent communication, honesty and professionalism. Lauren and her staff were very helpful and worked hard to secure the best outcome possible. I couldn't have asked for more.
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Your future deserves the best defense—trust Shaw & Elenbaas to deliver it.