Personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil litigation for clients in Canton and across Madison County. Free personal injury consultations; no fee on personal injury unless we recover.
Canton, the county seat of Madison County, was incorporated in 1836 and is home to a historic Courthouse Square listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Because the Madison County Circuit, Chancery, and Justice Courts are located in Canton, residents who need to file or appear in a county-level case do so right at home. Sheppard Law Firm, P.A., based on Congress Street in Jackson, represents clients in Canton in personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil matters.
Population: 10,948 (2020 Census).
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on Canton roads and highways; slip-and-fall; and other injury claims.
Learn more →DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, and expungements in Canton Municipal Court, Madison County Justice Court, and Circuit Court.
Learn more →Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate filed in Madison County Chancery Court.
Learn more →Evictions, lease disputes, and security-deposit matters for Canton renters and landlords.
Learn more →Civil disputes, contract claims, and representation in Madison County Circuit Court.
Learn more →Breach of contract, debt matters, and business disputes across Madison County.
Learn more →Cases arising in Canton are filed in Madison County. Here is where those matters are heard:
Madison County Circuit Court
20th Circuit Court District & County Court (covers Madison and Rankin counties)
128 West North Street, Canton, MS 39046
Circuit Clerk Anita Wray — (601) 859-4365
Madison County Chancery Court
11th Chancery Court District
146 W. Center Street, Canton, MS 39046
Chancery Clerk Ronny Lott — (601) 859-1177
Canton Municipal Court
City of Canton
Canton Municipal Court, Canton, MS 39046
Canton Municipal Court Clerk — (601) 859-9291
Madison County Justice Court
Madison County
2961 South Liberty Street, Canton, MS 39046
Justice Court Clerk Sheila Taylor — (601) 859-6337
Because Canton is the Madison County seat, the county's Circuit, Chancery, and Justice Courts are all located in town. Circuit Court and the Circuit Clerk (Anita Wray) are at 128 West North Street; Chancery Court and the Chancery Clerk (Ronny Lott) are at 146 W. Center Street; Justice Court and the Justice Court Clerk (Sheila Taylor) are at 2961 South Liberty Street. The City of Canton also has its own Municipal Court ((601) 859-9291), which meets on Wednesdays and handles city traffic violations and misdemeanor offenses occurring within the Canton 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 Canton, take I-55 South toward downtown Jackson and continue to 775 North Congress Street. Our office is a short drive south; we also offer phone and virtual consultations if you prefer not to travel. 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 Canton city limits are generally handled in Canton Municipal Court, which meets on Wednesdays. County-level misdemeanor charges go to Madison County Justice Court (2961 South Liberty Street), and felony charges are prosecuted in the Madison County Circuit Court (128 West North Street). Because Canton is the county seat, all of these courts are located in town. 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 Madison County are handled by the Madison County Chancery Court in Canton (11th Chancery Court District, Chancery Clerk Ronny Lott). For Canton residents, the courthouse is right in town at 146 W. Center Street. Sheppard Law Firm prepares and files probate paperwork for Madison County families, including those in Canton.
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 Canton 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 Canton Municipal Court for city arrests. Bud handles expungements for Madison 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, a short drive south of Canton via I-55. We also offer phone and virtual consultations if you prefer not to travel.
Free consultations for personal injury cases. No fee unless we win.