Lowell, AR

Ben Catterlin

Graduating as a Student Athlete from Northeastern State in 2008 and from the University of Arkansas School of Law in December of 2014, Ben passed the Arkansas BAR exam and went to work for the Washington County Public Defender's Office. During his time there, he handled thousands of cases and gained immense trial experience. He was then selected by one of the largest criminal firms in Northwest Arkansas due to his ability to take cases to trial, negotiate the best deals possible and keep his clients out of jail. While at this firm, he increased his knowledge of DWI defense, Traffic Violations and Trial skills. After a year, Ben decided to open his own firm, founded on his criminal experience- he now offers a personal defense experience and other services to help as many people as possible.

Makenzie Arnold

Born and raised on the Buffalo River, Makenzie moved from Searcy County, Arkansas, to Fayetteville where she graduated from the University of Arkansas with her Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and Sociology; then moved on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law. She Passed the Arkansas Bar and was immediately employed as a staff attorney with Legal Aid of Arkansas in Harrison with a focus on Family law. While in Harrison, she served the legal needs of seven counties for two years; and in February of 2017, she was transferred to the Springdale Legal Aid office where she served Washington, Madison and Benton counties. Makenzie has handled thousands of cases and has gained significant experience during her time at Legal Aid as well as developed strong relationships with judges and attorneys throughout Arkansas/ She also gained experience with defending debtors from debt collection as well as persons involved in social security disability appeals. After her three year employment with Legal Aid, Makenzie has joined Ben in his pursuit of zealous representation. Makenzie believes that a client's success depends on her commitment as an attorney to solving a clients problems and she strives to obtain the best outcome possible for her client.

Melanie Clatanoff

Originally from the D.C. area, Melanie earned her BA from Tufts University in Boston, and her JD from the University of Minnesota School of Law in Minneapolis. She earned admission to the New York bar in 2011 and worked for the Social Security Administration's Appeals Council, and in private practice, across the U.S. She relocated to Northwest Arkansas in 2013 with her husband, and practiced administrative law and appellate procedure as a contract attorney. Here in Northwest Arkansas, she was the Department Chair for Criminal Justice at Bryan University, and she worked for over four years as Trial Court Assistant to Benton County Circuit Judge John R. Scott. Melanie became a member of the Arkansas Bar in 2020, and joined Catterlin & Arnold to continue her zealous representation of clients, now in the fields of family law, bankruptcy, debtor relief, landlord/tenant law, general civil litigation, and more.

Johnathan Faught

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Johnathan spent most of his life in rural Mississippi. He became a Northwest Arkansas transplant after attending and graduating from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Psychology in 2011. He went on to graduate from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2015 with a cum laude distinction. After passing the bar later the same year, he immediately went to work for the Benton County Public Defender's Office representation clients charged with misdemeanors. Less than a year later, he moved up to felonies and went on to handle cases ranging from Possession of a Controlled Substance to Attempted Murder. Before coming to Catterlin & Arnold, Johnathan spent the last few years representing the Arkansas Department of Human Services in their court involved foster care cases. It was during his tenure that he learned the ins and outs of DHS policy and family law. When Johnathan isn't fighting the law on behalf of his clients, his time is spent with his wife, two children, and three dogs. He enjoys cooking meals with his kids and smoking meat with his brother. When leisure is at hand, he loves binge-watching the lastest big show with his wife or listening to science fiction/fantasy audiobooks. After representing DHS for just over two years, Johnathan is thrilled to be offering representation to individuals who need someone on their side. Whether your legal issues arises from a police encounter, DHS involvement, or your currently/former significant other, he is ready and prepared to fight for you.

Morgan Woelke

Originally from Lewisville, Texas, Morgan relocated to Fayetteville in 2014 to attend the University of Arkansas. In 2017, she earned her B.A. in International Relations and Latin American Studies. Following her undergraduate studies, Morgan pursued her Juris Doctorate at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Upon passing the Arkansas Bar, she joined Catholic Charities West Virginia as a staff immigration attorney. While at Catholic Charities, she dedicated her efforts to achieving positive immigration outcomes for families and religious workers, navigating a diverse array of immigration issues including removal defense, employment visas, and family-based cases. In 2021, Morgan returned to Northwest Arkansas and practiced immigration, civil defense, and family law at CJD Law Firm. In 2023, Morgan joined Catterlin and Arnold where she continues to provide zealous advocacy for her clients in the fields of family law, immigration, and more. When she’s not working, Morgan enjoys traveling, listening to true crime podcasts, and floating the Arkansas waterways.

Carter Eaton

Carter Eaton, originally from McAlester, Oklahoma, first discovered his passion for legal work while on his high school mock trial team, where he lead them to their very first state tournament. In 2017, he graduated from The University of Oklahoma with a degree in Philosophy. He then honed his skills at the University of Arkansas School of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate. Carter’s dedication to his craft was recognized with the coveted Top of Class Honor award in Trial Advocacy. Carter began practicing law in 2021 at a small firm, where he zealously represented criminal, civil, and family law clients. He has extensive experience defending a variety of criminal offenses, ranging from the least serious misdemeanors to the most serious felonies. Known for his compassion and professionalism, he is committed to providing excellent, comprehensive legal representation and achieving positive outcomes for his clients. Outside of work, he enjoys riding his bike, playing the guitar, and traveling with his wife.