Forrest County Circuit Court
Information about Forrest County Circuit Court in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, including courthouse address, Circuit Clerk contact, felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, appeals, and how Sheppard Law Firm helps clients with Forrest County matters.
Forrest County Circuit Court at a Glance
Forrest County Circuit Court sits in Hattiesburg and is part of the 12th Circuit Court District, which serves Forrest and Perry counties. The court handles felony criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits, appeals from lower courts, and related circuit-court proceedings for Forrest County residents.
12th Circuit Court District (Forrest, Perry)
Forrest County - Hattiesburg
(601) 582-3213
Sheppard Law Firm, P.A. is based in Jackson and represents clients with Forrest County matters in Hattiesburg, including clients who prefer phone or virtual consultations before a court appearance.
What This Court Handles
Common Case Types
- Felony criminal prosecutions in Forrest County
- Civil lawsuits filed in Forrest County Circuit Court
- Appeals from Justice, County, and Municipal courts
- Circuit-court motion practice, hearings, and trials
Criminal Defense & DUI
Felony charges, circuit-court criminal proceedings, appeals from lower courts, and expungement questions tied to Forrest County cases.
Personal Injury
Car accidents, trucking crashes, premises claims, and other injury cases that may need to be filed in circuit court if settlement does not resolve the claim.
General Civil Litigation
Civil disputes, motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and courtroom representation in Mississippi trial courts.
Related Forrest County Courts
Forrest County Chancery Court
641 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Chancery Clerk Lance Reid - (601) 545-6041
Chancery Court handles probate, estate, custody, divorce, equity, and land-record matters.
Forrest County Justice Court
700 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Justice Court Clerk Chris Selman - (601) 544-3136
Justice Court handles county-level misdemeanors, county traffic citations, small claims, and preliminary felony matters.
Service Areas Connected to This Court
These Hinds County location pages explain how local cases connect to the court system in Jackson:
Related Legal Guides
Forrest County Circuit Court FAQs
Forrest County Circuit Court handles felony criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits, appeals from lower courts, and related circuit-court hearings. The exact path of a case depends on the charge, claim, arresting agency, and procedural posture.
Forrest County Circuit Court is listed at 630 Main Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401, with Circuit Clerk Gwen Wilks and phone number (601) 582-3213.
No. Justice Court handles county-level misdemeanors, county traffic citations, small claims, and preliminary felony matters. Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases, larger civil cases, and certain appeals from lower courts.
Yes. Bud Sheppard represents clients in Mississippi criminal-defense matters, including felony charges and cases that move from lower courts into Circuit Court.
Yes, when venue and jurisdiction are proper, an injury lawsuit may be filed in Forrest County Circuit Court if the case cannot be resolved through settlement. Personal injury consultations are free, and personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee.
Need Help With a Forrest County Circuit Court Case?
Free consultations for personal injury cases. Criminal-defense, estate-planning, landlord-tenant, and civil-litigation consultations are available at reasonable rates.