Personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil litigation for clients in Flowood and across Rankin County. Free personal injury consultations; no fee on personal injury unless we recover.
Flowood, in Rankin County, is a suburb of Jackson northeast of the city. Sheppard Law Firm, P.A., based on Congress Street in Jackson, serves clients in Flowood in personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil matters.
Population: 10,202 (2020 Census).
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on I-55 and local roads; slip-and-fall; and other injury claims.
Learn more →DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, and expungements in Flowood Municipal Court, Rankin County Justice Court, and Circuit Court.
Learn more →Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate filed in Rankin County Chancery Court.
Learn more →Evictions, lease disputes, and security-deposit matters for Flowood renters and landlords.
Learn more →Civil disputes, contract claims, and representation in Rankin County Circuit Court.
Learn more →Breach of contract, debt matters, and business disputes across Rankin County.
Learn more →Cases arising in Flowood are filed in Rankin County. Here is where those matters are heard:
Rankin County Circuit Court
20th Circuit Court District & County Court (covers Rankin and Madison counties)
215 East Government Street, Brandon, MS 39042
Circuit Clerk Michelle Adcock — (601) 825-1466
Rankin County Chancery Court
20th Chancery Court Division
201 North Street, 2nd Floor, Rankin County Chancery-Justice Center, Brandon, MS 39042
Chancery Clerk Mark S. Scarborough — (601) 825-1649
Flowood Municipal Court
City of Flowood
2101 Airport Road, Suite B, Flowood, MS 39232
Flowood Municipal Court Clerk — (601) 420-3364
Rankin County Justice Court
Rankin County
201 North Street (1st Floor, Chancery-Justice Center), Brandon, MS 39042
Rankin County Justice Court Clerk — (601) 824-2665
Rankin County's Circuit, Chancery, and Justice Courts are located in Brandon, the county seat. The Chancery and Justice Courts sit in the Rankin County Chancery-Justice Center at 201 North Street; the Circuit Court sits at 215 East Government Street. Note: while Chancery Court is heard at 201 North Street, filings and land records are handled by the Chancery Clerk's office in the Courthouse Annex at 211 E Government Street, Suite D ((601) 825-1469). The City of Flowood has its own Municipal Court (2101 Airport Road), which handles city traffic violations, municipal ordinance violations, and misdemeanor offenses occurring within the Flowood city limits; initial appearances and bond settings may also be conducted there. Justice Court handles county-level misdemeanor charges, county traffic citations, small claims, and preliminary felony matters. Circuit Court (Brandon) handles felony criminal cases and larger civil cases. Chancery Court (Brandon) handles estates, wills, divorce, custody, and land-record matters.
From Flowood, take I-20 West or Highway 25 toward downtown Jackson and continue to 775 North Congress Street. Our office is a short drive west; 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, municipal ordinance violations, and misdemeanors occurring within the Flowood city limits are generally handled in Flowood Municipal Court (2101 Airport Road). County-level misdemeanor charges go to Rankin County Justice Court (Brandon), and felony charges are prosecuted in the Rankin County Circuit Court in Brandon. 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 Rankin County are handled by the Rankin County Chancery Court in Brandon (20th Chancery Court Division, Chancery Clerk Mark S. Scarborough). Sheppard Law Firm prepares and files probate paperwork for Rankin County families, including those in Flowood.
Yes. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee — no fee unless we recover for you. Whether your crash happened on Lakeland Drive, Highway 25, or a Flowood 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 Flowood Municipal Court for city arrests. Bud handles expungements for Rankin 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 in Jackson is a short drive west of Flowood. We also offer phone and virtual consultations if you prefer not to travel.
Free consultations for personal injury cases. No fee unless we win.