Madison County Circuit Court
Information about Madison County Circuit Court in Canton, Mississippi, including courthouse address, Circuit Clerk contact, felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, appeals, and how Sheppard Law Firm helps clients with Madison County matters.
Madison County Circuit Court at a Glance
Madison County Circuit Court sits in Canton and is part of the 20th Circuit Court District. The court handles felony criminal prosecutions, larger civil lawsuits, appeals from lower courts, and related circuit-court proceedings for Madison County residents.
20th Circuit Court District & County Court
Madison County - Canton
(601) 859-4365
Sheppard Law Firm, P.A. is based in Jackson and represents clients with Madison County matters in Canton, including clients from Madison, Ridgeland, and Canton.
What This Court Handles
Common Case Types
- Felony criminal prosecutions in Madison County
- Civil lawsuits filed in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County Courts
Madison County Justice Court
2961 South Liberty Street, Canton, MS 39046
Justice Court Clerk Sheila Taylor - (601) 859-6337
Justice Court handles county-level misdemeanors, county traffic citations, civil actions within its jurisdiction, and preliminary felony matters.
Madison County Chancery Court
146 West Center Street, Canton, MS 39046
Chancery Clerk Ronny Lott - (601) 859-1177
Chancery Court handles probate, estate, custody, divorce, equity, and land-record 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
Madison County Circuit Court FAQs
Madison County Circuit Court handles felony criminal prosecutions, larger 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.
Madison County Circuit Court is listed at 128 West North Street, Canton, Mississippi 39046, with Circuit Clerk Anita Wray and phone number (601) 859-4365.
No. Justice Court handles county-level misdemeanors, county traffic citations, civil actions within its jurisdiction, 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 Madison 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 Madison 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.