Should I Tell My Defense Lawyer Everything?

The answer is always yes. Being honest with your Arkansas defense lawyer ensures the strongest defense and is fully protected by attorney-client privilege.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Ludwig Law Firm

10/9/20252 min read

Why honesty helps your case

Your defense lawyer can only protect you if they know the full story. Surprises in court benefit the prosecution, not you.

Absolutely! In Arkansas and across the world, lawyers enter into what is called an attorney-client privilege agreement, which means your statements are protected. Full disclosure allows your lawyer to anticipate the state’s case and build the strongest possible defense.

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Your Honesty Is Your Strength

When you share the whole truth with your lawyer, you protect yourself. If you’re facing criminal charges, call Ludwig Law Firm at 501-838-4043 or visit our criminal defense page.

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The Protection of Attorney-Client Privilege

In Arkansas, attorney-client privilege means what you tell your lawyer in confidence cannot be used against you. This protection exists so you can be completely honest without fear, giving your lawyer the tools needed to safeguard your future.

Ludwig’s Strategic Advantage: Why Our Arkansas Defense Lawyers Simply Win

Our firm tries cases in front of a jury all the time. That experience allows us to anticipate the state’s tactics and use every fact to strengthen your defense. For more than 43 years, Ludwig Law Firm has guided Arkansans through complex criminal cases.

When additional trial power is required, we work alongside Harry Warden, a Little Rock criminal defense lawyer. Together, Ludwig and Warden Law Firms give clients the care and courtroom strength needed to move forward.

Why Arkansans Choose Ludwig Law Firm

Arkansas Criminal Defense Attorney Kale Ludwig stands in front of the Arkansas Capitol Building.
Arkansas Criminal Defense Attorney Kale Ludwig stands in front of the Arkansas Capitol Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to admit guilt to my lawyer?
Yes. Attorney-client privilege protects your statements.

What happens if I don’t tell my lawyer everything?
You limit your defense, because unshared facts may surface at trial.

Can my lawyer stop representing me if I admit guilt?
No. A defense lawyer’s role is to represent and protect your rights, not to judge you.

Arkansas Historic Supreme Court seats sit empty. This courthouse was established in 1836.
Arkansas Historic Supreme Court seats sit empty. This courthouse was established in 1836.