Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, E.D. Arkansas
10 approved rates from 6 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Oct 27, 2025. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $250 | $250 to $450 | 7 |
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$250/hr
In E.D. Arkansas fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $250 an hour (7 rates).
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Recent E.D. Arkansas rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
Dhooge v. Pronker, No. 4:25-cv-00693 (E.D. Ark. Oct. 27, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $450 for an attorney with 28 years' experience); Does v. Vilonia School District, No. 4:23-cv-01193 (E.D. Ark. Sept. 10, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $250 to $275 for attorneys; $100 for a paralegal); Hunt v. Acosta, No. 2:22-cv-00017 (E.D. Ark. May 19, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $350 for an attorney); Depriest v. Logan Centers Inc, No. 3:22-cv-00065 (E.D. Ark. Mar. 18, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $250 for an attorney); U-Haul Co of Arkansas v. Hyatt, No. 4:23-cv-00828 (E.D. Ark. Jan. 2, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $250 for an attorney; $100 for a paralegal); U-Haul Co of Arkansas v. Hyatt, No. 4:23-cv-00828 (E.D. Ark. Jan. 2, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $250 for an attorney; $100 for a paralegal).
Rulings
Rates turn on experience, practice area, and the work done. Use these as a starting point and cite the rulings, not this page, in a fee petition.
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Oct 27, 2025 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 28 years $450 $450 The court's words
Based on its familiarity with fees customarily charged by experienced counsel that appear before it, the Court finds her rate of $450/hour reasonable.
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Does v. Vilonia School District
Sep 10, 2025 · Special education
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $275 Attorney $250 Paralegal $100 The court's words
Given counsel's experience, and the nature of the issues presented in this case, the reasonable hourly rate for Ms. Caldwell is $275.
Considering these same factors, $250 is a reasonable hourly rate for Mr. Fendley.
And $100 is reasonable for Ms. Hogancamp, the paralegal.
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Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable
Aug 26, 2025 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $214 $214 Attorney $229 $229 Paralegal $100 $100 The court's words
The amount of the award is to be calculated at the rates of: (a) $214.29 per hour for attorney work performed in 2021
The amount of the award is to be calculated at the rates of: ... (b) $229.05 per hour for attorney work performed in 2022
Mr. Warner requests an hourly paralegal rate of $100.00 per hour, and he presents support for that request. The Court declines to reduce this rate.
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Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable
Jun 9, 2025 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $252 $252 Paralegal $100 $100 The court's words
attorney fees in the amount of $2,963.60 (6.80 attorney hours at $252 per hour, 12.5 paralegal hours at $100)
attorney fees in the amount of $2,963.60 (6.80 attorney hours at $252 per hour, 12.5 paralegal hours at $100)
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May 19, 2025 · Civil rights
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $425 $350 The court's words
The Court agrees with Acosta that the proposed rate of $425/hour is a tad high for this kind of work in the Eastern District of Arkansas. A rate of $350 is reasonable
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Mar 18, 2025 · Wage and hour
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $275 $250 The court's words
Rebecca Matlock 7.7 hours $275/hour x $250/hour x $550 $1,925
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U-Haul Co of Arkansas v. Hyatt et al
Jan 2, 2025 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $250 Paralegal $100 The court's words
Given counsel's experience, and the nature of the issues presented in this case, the Court approves an hourly rate of $250.00.
The Court approves an hourly rate of $100 for paralegals, too.
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U-Haul Co of Arkansas v. Hyatt et al
Jan 2, 2025 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $250 Paralegal $100 The court's words
Given counsel's experience, and the nature of the issues presented in this case, the Court approves an hourly rate of $250.00.
The Court approves an hourly rate of $100 for paralegals, too.
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Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable
Nov 6, 2024 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $245 $245 Attorney $251 $251 The court's words
Plaintiff requests an award of $7,439.75, representing fees for 30.25 hours of work performed during the years 2023 and 2024, at hourly rates of $245 in 2023 and $251 in 2024.
Plaintiff requests an award of $7,439.75, representing fees for 30.25 hours of work performed during the years 2023 and 2024, at hourly rates of $245 in 2023 and $251 in 2024.
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Oct 15, 2024 · Civil rights · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $325 The court's words
Given counsel's experience, and the nature of the issues presented in this case, the reasonable hourly rate is $325. The lodestar is $8,547.50-that rate multiplied by the 26.3 hours spent.
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Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable
Aug 21, 2024 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians · Older than two years, not in medians · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Paralegal $100 $100 The court's words
Mr. Smith also requests an hourly paralegal rate of $100. The Commissioner does not oppose the requested hourly rates, and the Court, thus, finds that they are reasonable.
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Wells Fargo Bank NA v. PF Allied Gardens LLC et al
Jun 6, 2024 · Commercial · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $375 Attorney $350 Attorney $325 The court's words
I find that reasonable hourly rates for the Dykema Gossett lawyers are as follows: $375 for Edward S. Weil, $350 for Robert B. Groholski, and $325 for Paulina Garga-Chmiel.
I find that reasonable hourly rates for the Dykema Gossett lawyers are as follows: $375 for Edward S. Weil, $350 for Robert B. Groholski, and $325 for Paulina Garga-Chmiel.
I find that reasonable hourly rates for the Dykema Gossett lawyers are as follows: $375 for Edward S. Weil, $350 for Robert B. Groholski, and $325 for Paulina Garga-Chmiel.
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Watkins et al v. Lawrence County, Arkansas et al
Mar 30, 2024 · Civil rights · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $325 $325 Partner $275 $275 Associate $245 $245 Associate $255 $255 Paralegal $125 $125 Law clerk $100 $100 The court's words
Plaintiffs provide adequate support for their claim that rates of $325.00 to $275.00 per hour for partners, $245.00 to $255.00 per hour for associates, $125.00 per hour for paralegals, and $100.00 per hour for law clerks are reasonable rates for the Jonesboro market
Plaintiffs provide adequate support for their claim that rates of $325.00 to $275.00 per hour for partners, $245.00 to $255.00 per hour for associates, $125.00 per hour for paralegals, and $100.00 per hour for law clerks are reasonable rates for the Jonesboro market
Plaintiffs provide adequate support for their claim that rates of $325.00 to $275.00 per hour for partners, $245.00 to $255.00 per hour for associates, $125.00 per hour for paralegals, and $100.00 per hour for law clerks are reasonable rates for the Jonesboro market
Plaintiffs provide adequate support for their claim that rates of $325.00 to $275.00 per hour for partners, $245.00 to $255.00 per hour for associates, $125.00 per hour for paralegals, and $100.00 per hour for law clerks are reasonable rates for the Jonesboro market
Plaintiffs provide adequate support for their claim that rates of $325.00 to $275.00 per hour for partners, $245.00 to $255.00 per hour for associates, $125.00 per hour for paralegals, and $100.00 per hour for law clerks are reasonable rates for the Jonesboro market
Plaintiffs provide adequate support for their claim that rates of $325.00 to $275.00 per hour for partners, $245.00 to $255.00 per hour for associates, $125.00 per hour for paralegals, and $100.00 per hour for law clerks are reasonable rates for the Jonesboro market
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Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable
Feb 22, 2024 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $245 $245 The court's words
The Court finds the hourly rate of $244.62 per hour for 29.8 compensable hours and $8.80 in expenses to be reasonable.
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Jan 31, 2024 · Prisoner rights · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $220 The court's words
Because the records do not clearly identify the attorney of record for each entry related to the Claims Commission, the Court will value these hours at an average hourly rate of $220
FAQ
What hourly rate does the E.D. Arkansas approve for attorneys?
A median of $250 an hour across 7 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the E.D. Arkansas?
With evidence beyond your own declaration, usually recent awards in the same district for lawyers of similar experience. The rulings on this page can be cited directly; use the citation block to copy them.
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