Michael Jered Medlock was born in Fort Smith, AR in 1980. He resided with his mother, father, and two sisters: Jill and Jessica, in Mulberry, AR until the age of 18. Jered went to the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville where he majored in political science and continued his education at the University of Arkansas Law School where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Upon graduation and successful completion of the Bar examination, Jered returned home to practice. He joined a plaintiff-oriented general practice firm and was so employed for 3 years until he decided to start his own firm. Jered and Mr. Lucas Gramlich joined together to form the majority interest in a law firm and have worked together since. He is licensed to practice in Arkansas State and Federal Courts as well as the Eighth and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He resides in Fort Smith, AR with his wife Tasha. Jered is a founding partner of Medlock and Gramlich, LLP and focuses his practice on personal injury, criminal defense, and complex litigation.