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About The Candidate
Steven McClelland is an attorney and owner of McClelland Law Firm, P.A, an estate planning, probate, and elder law firm with four offices located in Searcy, Sherwood, Little Rock, and Benton, Arkansas.
Born in Topeka, Kansas, Steven moved to Arkansas to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law. Prior to opening his own firm, he clerked for the law firms of Niblock and Associates of Searcy, Arkansas and the Akins Law Firm, P.A., of Sherwood, Arkansas.
Steven holds the distinction of being 1 of 4 Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) as designated by the National Elder Law Foundation. He currently serves as the 2026–2027 Chair of the Elder Law Section for the Arkansas Bar Association, a position he previously held for the 2019–2020 term. He is often asked to speak on elder law topics at local universities, civic groups, and CLE’s (continuing legal education) for local attorneys.
Education
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock (J.D., 2012)
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Freed-Hardeman University (B.B.A., Public Accounting, and B.A., Bible)
Organizations, Pro Bono, and Charities
Steven is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association and American Bar Association. He has served as attorney for the ARAPA (Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants).
He serves as an attorney for VOCALS (Volunteer Organization for Center for Arkansas Legal Services), which provides pro bono legal representation to qualifying individuals through the Center of Arkansas Legal Services.
Hobbies and Interests
Steven and his wife are the proud parents of three beautiful daughters. He spends his free time in tea parties, reading princess stories, taking trips to the soccer fields, coaching youth basketball, flying planes, collecting fountain pens, and being an amateur rosarian (5x white county blue ribbon winner).
Bar Admissions
He is admitted to practice in the State Courts of Arkansas, State Courts of Tennessee inactive, the Eastern and Western District Courts of Arkansas, and the Supreme Court of Arkansas.
Professional Associations and Memberships
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Arkansas Bar Association, Member
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Elder Law Section, Chair (2026-2027), (2019-2020)
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Probate Section, Member
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American Bar Association, Member
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Pulaski County Bar Association, Member
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White County Bar Association, President (2021)
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Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce, Member
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Central Arkansas Estate Council, Member
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
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High School Mock Trial Committee Member (2013-2017)
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Lions Club Member (2012-2016)
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Chairman of the Beebe Community Health Fair 2015
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Board member and legal counsel for various nonprofits
Qualifications & Service
Legal Experience
An experienced Arkansas attorney, Steven has spent his career advocating for justice and guiding families through complex legal landscapes with integrity.
Small Business
As a small business owner, Steven understands the challenges of entrepreneurship and is dedicated to creating a thriving economic environment for District 18.
From community boards to legislative advocacy, Steven has consistently stepped up to serve, believing that leadership means being a voice for every citizen.
Public Service
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