Personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil litigation for clients in Jackson and across Hinds County. Free personal injury consultations; no fee on personal injury unless we recover.
Jackson, in Hinds County, is Mississippi's capital city and home to Sheppard Law Firm, P.A. The firm's office is on North Congress Street in Jackson, in the same city as Hinds County's First Judicial District courts, Hinds County Justice Court, and Jackson Municipal Court. Sheppard Law Firm represents clients in Jackson in personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, landlord-tenant, and civil matters.
Population: 153,701 (2020 Census).
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on Jackson roads and highways; slip-and-fall; and other injury claims.
Learn more →DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, and expungements in Jackson Municipal Court, Hinds County Justice Court, and Circuit Court.
Learn more →Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate filed in Hinds County Chancery Court.
Learn more →Evictions, lease disputes, and security-deposit matters for Jackson renters and landlords.
Learn more →Civil disputes, contract claims, and representation in Hinds County Circuit Court.
Learn more →Breach of contract, debt matters, and business disputes across Hinds County.
Learn more →Cases arising in Jackson are filed in Hinds County. Here is where those matters are heard:
Hinds County Circuit Court
7th Circuit Court District (First Judicial District - Jackson)
407 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Circuit Clerk Zack Wallace — (601) 968-6628
Hinds County Chancery Court
5th Chancery District (First Judicial District - Jackson)
316 S. President Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Chancery Clerk Eddie Jean Carr — (601) 968-6508
Jackson Municipal Court
City of Jackson
327 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Jackson Municipal Court Clerk — (601) 960-2425
Hinds County Justice Court
Hinds County
407 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39205
Justice Court Clerk Patricia Woods — (601) 965-8800
Jackson is in Hinds County's First Judicial District. Hinds County Circuit Court is the 7th Circuit Court District and handles felony criminal cases, larger civil cases, and appeals from lower courts. Hinds County Chancery Court is the 5th Chancery District and handles estates, wills, probate, divorce, custody, and land-record matters. Jackson Municipal Court handles municipal ordinance, city traffic, and misdemeanor matters within the City of Jackson. Hinds County Justice Court handles county-level misdemeanor charges, county traffic citations, small claims (civil actions up to $3,500), and preliminary felony matters.
Because our office is already in Jackson, consultations do not require travel from another service-area city. 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 many misdemeanor offenses occurring within Jackson are generally handled in Jackson Municipal Court. County-level misdemeanor charges may go to Hinds County Justice Court, and felony charges are prosecuted in Hinds County Circuit Court. Bud Sheppard represents clients in Jackson Municipal Court, Hinds County Justice Court, and Hinds County Circuit Court.
Jackson is in Hinds County's First Judicial District. Hinds County Circuit Court sits at 407 East Pascagoula Street in Jackson, and Hinds County Chancery Court is at 316 S. President Street in Jackson. Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases and larger civil cases. Chancery Court handles estates, probate, wills, guardianships, divorce, custody, and land-record matters.
Yes. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee - no fee unless we recover for you. Whether your crash happened on an interstate, a highway, or a Jackson 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.
Estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, and probate matters for Jackson residents are handled in Hinds County Chancery Court, 5th Chancery District. The First Judicial District Chancery Clerk's office is at 316 S. President Street in Jackson. Sheppard Law Firm prepares and files probate paperwork for Hinds County families.
Whether a Mississippi DUI or misdemeanor can be expunged depends on the charge, the disposition, your prior record, and the statute that applies. Expungement is usually filed in the court where the case was resolved, which may be Jackson Municipal Court, Hinds County Justice Court, or Hinds County Circuit Court depending on the case.
You are not required to have a lawyer for every municipal-court appearance, but a lawyer can help you understand the charge, the possible consequences, the evidence, and whether the case could affect your license, record, job, or future court exposure. That is especially important for DUI, domestic violence, assault, theft, or any case involving jail exposure.
Personal injury consultations are always free, and personal injury cases are contingency-fee (no fee unless we recover). For criminal defense, estate planning, landlord-tenant, and other matters, Bud offers consultations at reasonable rates. Call 601-688-4110 to discuss your situation.
Free consultations for personal injury cases. No fee unless we win.