John S. Stobaugh

John S. Stobaugh, born in McGehee, Arkansas in 1988, completed his education at McGehee High School and went on to earn a degree in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University. In 2013, he graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.

Upon admission to the Arkansas Bar, John began his legal career with Bell & Boyd, PLLC as an associate attorney in August 2013. He provided representation in various litigation areas including probate, estate planning, divorce, custody, adoptions, guardianships, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, and property issues. His practice involved frequent court appearances across Columbia, Ouachita, Union, Lafayette, Hempstead, Dallas, Nevada, Calhoun, and Pulaski Counties.

In addition to his role at Bell & Boyd, John served as Deputy City Lawyer for Magnolia, Arkansas, handling municipal legal matters and prosecuting misdemeanors in the District Court of Columbia County. He has held leadership positions such as past President of the Columbia County Bar Association and is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association.

John's commitment to community service is evident through his involvement with the United Way of Columbia County, Magnolia-Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Living Water Domestic Violence Shelter, Magnolia Blossom Festival, Boys and Girls Club of Columbia County, and Magnolia Rotary Club.

In March 2017, John joined Wood, Schnipper, & Britton as an associate attorney. He also contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor at Southern Arkansas University, where he taught Juvenile Law and Criminal Evidence and Procedure.