Personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil litigation for clients in Brookhaven and across Lincoln County. Free personal injury consultations; no fee on personal injury unless we recover.
Brookhaven is well south of Jackson along I-55, in Lincoln County, where the Circuit, Chancery, and Justice Courts are all located. The city has its own Municipal Court that meets weekly. Sheppard Law Firm, P.A., based on Congress Street in Jackson, represents clients in Brookhaven in personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil matters.
Population: 11,674 (2020 Census).
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on Brookhaven roads and highways; slip-and-fall; and other injury claims.
Learn more →DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, and expungements in Brookhaven Municipal Court, Lincoln County Justice Court, and Circuit Court.
Learn more →Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate filed in Lincoln County Chancery Court.
Learn more →Evictions, lease disputes, and security-deposit matters for Brookhaven renters and landlords.
Learn more →Civil disputes, contract claims, and representation in Lincoln County Circuit Court.
Learn more →Breach of contract, debt matters, and business disputes across Lincoln County.
Learn more →Cases arising in Brookhaven are filed in Lincoln County. Here is where those matters are heard:
Lincoln County Circuit Court
14th Circuit Court District
301 S. First Street, Room 205, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Circuit Clerk Christy Sheppard — (601) 835-3435
Lincoln County Chancery Court
15th Chancery District
301 S. First Street, Room 111, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Chancery Clerk Alisha McGehee — (601) 835-3411
Brookhaven Municipal Court
City of Brookhaven
P.O. Box 560, Brookhaven, MS 39602
Court Clerk Michelle Porter — (601) 833-6262
Lincoln County Justice Court
Lincoln County
308 S. Second Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Lincoln County Justice Court Clerk — (601) 835-3475
Brookhaven is in Lincoln County, where the county's Circuit, Chancery, and Justice Courts are located. The Circuit and Chancery Courts share the county courthouse at 301 S. First Street (Circuit in Room 205, Chancery in Room 111), while Justice Court is at a separate location at 308 S. Second Street. The City of Brookhaven has its own Municipal Court (P.O. Box 560, (601) 833-6262), which meets on Tuesdays and handles city traffic violations and misdemeanor offenses occurring within the Brookhaven city limits. Justice Court handles county-level misdemeanor charges, county traffic citations, small claims, and preliminary felony matters. Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases and larger civil cases. Chancery Court handles estates, wills, divorce, custody, and land-record matters.
From Brookhaven, take I-55 North toward Jackson and continue to 775 North Congress Street. Brookhaven is far enough from Jackson that many clients prefer phone or virtual consultations; we are glad to accommodate either. Our address is 775 North Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39202. Phone and virtual consultations are also available.
It depends on the charge and the arresting agency. City traffic violations and misdemeanor offenses occurring within the Brookhaven city limits are generally handled in Brookhaven Municipal Court, which meets on Tuesdays. County-level misdemeanor charges go to Lincoln County Justice Court (308 S. Second Street), and felony charges are prosecuted in the Lincoln County Circuit Court (301 S. First Street). Bud Sheppard represents clients in all of these courts and can tell you which one your case will be in.
Estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, and probate matters in Lincoln County are handled by the Lincoln County Chancery Court (15th Chancery District, Chancery Clerk Alisha McGehee). The courthouse is at 301 S. First Street in Brookhaven. Sheppard Law Firm prepares and files probate paperwork for Lincoln County families.
Yes. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee — no fee unless we recover for you. Whether your crash happened on I-55 or a Brookhaven surface street, Bud can evaluate your claim, deal with the insurance adjuster, and file suit in the proper court if a fair settlement is not offered.
Mississippi's general statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years from the date of the injury, but claims against a government entity can have a much shorter one-year notice deadline. Because deadlines can cut off your rights, it is best to call as soon as possible after an accident.
Whether a Mississippi DUI can be expunged depends on the specifics of the charge and your prior record, and first-offense DUIs are eligible under certain conditions. Expungement is filed in the court where the case was resolved — often Brookhaven Municipal Court for city arrests. Bud handles expungements for Lincoln County clients and can tell you whether you qualify.
Personal injury consultations are always free, and personal injury cases are contingency-fee (no fee unless we recover). For criminal defense, estate planning, and other matters, Bud offers consultations at reasonable rates. Call 601-688-4110 to discuss your situation.
Our office at 775 North Congress Street is in Jackson. Brookhaven is well south of Jackson via I-55, far enough that many of our clients prefer phone or virtual consultations. We are glad to accommodate either.
Free consultations for personal injury cases. No fee unless we win.