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Gulfport, MS Criminal Law Attorney
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Hernando, MS Criminal Law Attorney
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Benjamin David Murphy
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Hernando, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(662) 449-1000 2565 Caffey St.
 Hernando, MS 38632
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
University of Mississippi
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Ben is native of DeSoto County. He is a graduate of Southaven High School and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi with a concentration in Human Resource Management. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, Ben was accepted to the University of Mississippi School of Law. He spent a summer semester of law school at the University of Hawaii before graduating early. Ben is licensed to practice law in Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas. He has been practicing since 2007. Ben is an approved guardian ad litem whose duty is to represent the...
(662) 449-1000 9148 Corporate Drive
 Southaven, MS 38671
Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell
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Jackson, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(877) 231-1600 500 N State St
 Jackson, MS 39201
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Mississippi College School of Law and University of Alabama School of Law
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Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell was admitted to practice law in October 1980. From the day of admission forward Merrida has been a fierce, dedicated, and aggressive advocate for his clients. Over the past thirty-four (34) years he has handled some of the most complex and highly publicized criminal cases in Mississippi. For example, Merrida successfully defended the Mayor of Jackson, MS, when he was charged with four (4) felonies. He successfully defended a Miss. Supreme Court Judge, won two (2) not guilty verdicts in a row in federal drug cases, won a murder case that the local media called the murder...
Rufus Alldredge Jr
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Gulfport, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(228) 863-0123 1921 22nd Ave
 Gulfport, MS 39501
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Mississippi College School of Law
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Devin Whitt
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Ridgeland, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(601) 607-5055 774 Avery Blvd N
 Ridgeland, MS 39157
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Mississippi College School of Law
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Are you being threatened by a spouse relating to a divorce or child custody matter? Have you recently been arrested and now face significant jail time, loss of driving privileges or other significant fines? Please be aware that you have rights. We are a Jackson, Mississippi area family law and criminal defense firm dedicated to providing each and every client experienced, aggressive representation at a reasonable prices. When you retain out firm, you ensure that your case will be thoroughly reviewed and it will given the personal,critical attention necessary to meet your objectives. We believe...
Charles R. Mullins
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Jackson, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(877) 231-1600 500 N State St
 Jackson, MS 39201
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Mississippi College School of Law
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Jared A. Kobs
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Ridgeland, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 52 years experience
(877) 856-0330 216 W Jackson St
 Ridgeland, MS 39157
Free ConsultationCriminal, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
Mississippi College School of Law
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Benjamin N. Philley
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Ridgeland, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(877) 856-0330 216 W Jackson St
 Ridgeland, MS 39157
Free ConsultationCriminal, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Mississippi College School of Law
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Kerry M Bryson
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Tupelo, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 2 years experience
(877) 717-5718 125 Robins Street
 Tupelo, MS 38804
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Mississippi
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Kerry M. Bryson is a graduate of University of Mississippi School of Law. He was formerly a Network Engineer and Information Technology Systems Administrator for law firms and owned computer service companies. He leverages his broad legal training and technology skills to bring efficiency and savings to his clients. Mr. Bryson obtained a degree in philosophy from the University of Mississippi. He focused on the study of logical systems. He obtained his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer status through self-study. He has a passion for finding more efficient methods for accomplishing tasks, and he is skilled at comprehending complicated systems....
Anna K. Robbins
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New Albany, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 1 year experience
(662) 845-4477 P.O. Box 84
113 E. Bankhead st.
 New Albany, MS 38652
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Family
University of Mississippi
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Anna is focused on providing high-quality general legal counsel in a variety of areas, including divorce, child custody, estate planning and probate, land issues, real estate closings, juvenile law, criminal law, elder law, family law, and business formation.
Earnestine Alexander
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Jackson, MS Criminal Law Lawyer.
(601) 981-1401 6512 Dogwood View Parkway
Suite E
 Jackson, MS 39213
Criminal, Appeals, Broker Fraud and DUI
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Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell
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Jackson, MS Criminal Law Attorney
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Charles R. Mullins
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Jackson, MS Criminal Law Lawyer
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Robert E Hayes Jr
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Southaven, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(662) 890-6909 5740 Getwell Road
Building 9 Suite A
 Southaven, MS 38672
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Mississippi College School of Law
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Robert E. Hayes, Jr. is a founding member of Rozier Hayes, PLLC and has practiced law throughout the state of Mississippi since 2002. He also became licensed in Tennessee in 2009. Rozier Hayes has offices located in Southaven and Oxford, Mississippi. Rozier Hayes is a full service law firm. Mr. Hayes was named a 2010 Mid-South Rising Star in the area of General Litigation by Mid-South Super Lawyers Magazine. The Rising Star distinction is awarded to attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or who have been in law practice 10 years or less. The...
Steven N Eckert
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Biloxi, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(228) 284-5915 134 Rue Magnolia
Suite C
 Biloxi, MS 39530
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Loyola University New Orleans
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Steven obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. During his undergraduate studies, Steven completed Mississippi State’s cooperative education program with Union Carbide Corporation. Following the completion of his undergraduate studies, Steven went to work for Union Carbide as a production engineer at their Texas City, Texas and St. Charles, Louisiana manufacturing facilities. He began law school during the evenings at Loyola University’s School of Law in New Orleans. Steven received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Loyola University School of Law in 2003. Following law school, Steven began his legal...
David Hill
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Oxford, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 42 years experience
(662) 234-4315 1205 Office Park Dr, Suite A
Post Office Box 429
 Oxford, MS 38655
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Civil Rights and DUI
University of Mississippi
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David G. Hill is one of Mississippi's most experienced litigation lawyers. He has handled hundreds of cases before a judge and jury and has over 100 cases reported for record in official law books. David G. Hill believes that each and every person deserves a vigorous representation and has founded his practice on that principle.
Mr. Thomas P. Welch Jr.
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Jackson, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(601) 944-9200 419 South State Street
Suite B 102
 Jackson, MS 39201
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of Mississippi
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I am a 1999 graduate of the University of Mississippi with degrees in English and History. I earned my Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi Law School in 2002 and was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in September of 2002. I was admitted to the United States District Courts of both the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi as well as the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2002 as well. I was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2008. EXPERIENCE I have been practicing law since 2002 focusing mainly in the field of criminal...
Curt Crowley
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Jackson, MS Criminal Law Attorney.
(601) 944-1984 964 North Jefferson Street
 Jackson, MS 39202
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
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George Ready
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Hernando, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(662) 429-7088 175 E Commerce St
 Hernando, MS 38632
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
University of Mississippi
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Extensive experience in personal injury and criminal cases. Served 15 years as a judge. Served as State Senator representing Desoto County, MS and as Special Assistant Attorney General representing the State of Mississippi on two cases.
Francis Springer
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Ridgeland, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(601) 605-5004 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5203
 Ridgeland, MS 39157
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Mississippi College School of Law
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Jacob Eastland
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Madison, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(662) 453-1227 109 Lakepointe Drive
 Madison, MS 39110
Criminal, Appeals and DUI
University of Mississippi
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Adam Miller
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Pascagoula, MS Criminal Law Lawyer.
(228) 762-8912 1633 Jackson Avenue
 Pascagoula, MS 39567
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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My name is Adam Miller from Miller & Miller Attorneys at Law, PLLC, and I am a Mississippi criminal defense attorney. If you have been arrested and charged with an offense, then you need to ensure that you have experienced legal representation on your side. I can provide you with this representation. I am dedicated to ensuring that my clients' rights are upheld throughout the case, and you can rest assured that I will work to implement these same effective strategies that have helped me achieve favorable results for my clients in the past. Contact my firm today for the...
(228) 864-3847 1317 24th Avenue
Suite D
 Gulfport, MS 39501
Wayne Douglas Hollowell III
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Southaven, MS Criminal Law Lawyer.
(662) 890-6909 5740 Getwell Road
Bldg. 9, Ste. A
 Southaven, MS 38672
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
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Doug Hollowell was born and raised in Olive Branch, Mississippi, graduating from Olive Branch High School. Doug attended the University of Mississippi, earning a Bachelor of Arts before leaving to attend the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida. Doug earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami and returned to DeSoto County to take the bar exam and practice law. Doug interned two years with the District Attorney's Office for the Third Circuit Court of Mississippi, focusing mainly on felony drug cases. During his time with the Third Circuit District Attorney's Office, Doug covered...
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Benjamin N. Philley
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Ridgeland, MS Criminal Law Lawyer
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Shannon M. Jones
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Ridgeland, MS Criminal Law Lawyer.
(601) 957-5747 360 Towne Center Blvd., Ste. B
 Ridgeland, MS 39157
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Consumer and DUI
Mississippi College School of Law
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Mike Saltaformaggio
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Jackson, MS Criminal Law Lawyer.
(769) 257-7594 2628 Southerland St., Suite A
 Jackson, MS 39216
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Divorce
Mississippi College School of Law
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Bradley M. Glaze
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Madison, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(877) 763-7260 P.O. Box 1833
 Madison, MS 39130-1833
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
University of Mississippi
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Rick Patt
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Ridgeland, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(601) 856-3834 613 Steed Road
 Ridgeland, MS 39157
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Divorce
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The Patt Law Firm represents clients in civil litigation (plaintiff/defense/ personal injury/wrongful death/18-wheeler/automobile accidents, etc), criminal defense (felony, misdemeanor, drug and DUI defense), expungements, and also divorce, child custody and child support, adoptions, wills, trusts and estate work, adoptions and appellate representation statewide throughout Mississippi, with an emphasis of attorney representation in Hinds County, Madison County and Rankin County, Mississippi, serving as an attorney/lawyer for the cities of Jackson, Ridgeland, Madison, Flowood, Florence, Pearl, Brandon, Richland and other areas in Mississippi as a lawyer and attorney for your needs.
Jeffrey Douglas Odom
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Hernando, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(901) 634-6093 2375 Memphis St., Ste., 200
 Hernando, MS 38632
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
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Becky Allen-Farrell
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Bay St Louis, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(228) 467-0177 125 Main Street
2nd Floor
 Bay St Louis, MS 39520
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Loyola University New Orleans
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Proudly practicing since 2001 in Hancock, Harrison, Stone, Pearl River Counties, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Pearl River, Picayune, Gulfport, Biloxi, Kiln, and Saucier. Personal Injury, Criminal, Estate, DUI-DWI, Divorce & Family Law, Felony, Small Claims Court, Misdemeanor, Domestic Violence, Business law, Probate, Wills, Simple Legal Documents.
Michael Malouf Jr
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Jackson, MS Criminal Law Lawyer.
(601) 948-4320 501 E Capitol St
 Jackson, MS 39201
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Linton Kilpatrick
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Olive Branch, MS Criminal Law Lawyer.
(662) 890-9426 6812 Crumpler Blvd
Suite 101
 Olive Branch, MS 38654
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
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General Legal Practice, Divorce, Criminal Law, Personal Injury
Bernard C Jones Jr
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Ridgeland, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 32 years experience
(601) 957-5747 360 Towne Center Blvd.
Suite B
 Ridgeland, MS 39157
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Entertainment & Sports
Mississippi College School of Law
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Ronald Lewis
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Oxford, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(877) 269-0766 404 Galleria Lane, Suite 5
 Oxford, MS 38655
Criminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Personal Injury
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I am a native of Wyoming. Bachelor's at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire with major in French language and literature. Summer and Junior year semester study in France at the Universite de Montpelier and Universite de Dijon with student privileges at the Sorbonne, Paris. Post-graduate French government grant for assistant d'Anglais teaching assistantship at the Lycee Pothier, Orleans, France for one school year. Graduate study and Master's Degree from Harvard University. Four years teaching of French language and literature at University of New Hampshire and the local high school (joint position), followed by careers in...
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Damon Stevenson
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Jackson, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(769) 251-0207 1253 Valley Street
 Jackson, MS 39203
Criminal, Family, Insurance Claims and Juvenile
Mississippi College School of Law
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James Anthony Stewart
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Flowood, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience
586 Lakeland East Drive
Suite C
 Flowood, MS 39232
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Employment and Family
Mississippi College School of Law
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I have been licensed and practicing law for over 20 years. Hiring a legal professional is not only building trust in the ability of the attorney, but it is about building a long term and lasting professional relationship. I strive to not only handle your legal needs in a professional and efficient manner, but to gain your respect and build a long lasting friendship with all of my clients. In my free time, I enjoy family activities, riding motorcycles, soccer events with my children and spending time with friends.
Doyle Lee Coats
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Gulfport, MS Criminal Law Lawyer.
(228) 868-5424 1911 21st Ave
 Gulfport, MS 39501
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Rita Nahlik Silin
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Ocean Springs, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(228) 244-9987 1016 Robinson Street
 Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Mississippi College School of Law
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Clyde Emil Ellis
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Vicksburg, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(601) 638-0353 1212 Farmer St
 Vicksburg, MS 39183
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Insurance Claims and Landlord Tenant
University of Mississippi
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Andy Davis
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Meridian, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(601) 693-6466 1100 23rd Ave
 Meridian, MS 39301
Criminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
The University of Mississippi School of Law
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Jeffrey Padgett
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Batesville, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(662) 563-9625 103-2A Woodland Dr
PO Box 1324
 Batesville, MS 38606
Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Mississippi College School of Law
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I defend clients accused of wrong doing whether it be a traffic offense (dui) or possession of a controlled substance. I believe everyone is entitled to a fair and speedy trial on the facts. I also represent men who want to stay a part of their childrens' lives after a divorce whether that be getting custody of the children or making sure that they have the visitation that the law allows. Feel free to call me to discuss your case 662-563-9625.
William Claude Coon
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Madison, MS Criminal Law Lawyer.
(601) 898-0400 113 Executive Drive C
 Madison, MS 39110
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Glenn S. Swartzfager
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Ridgeland, MS Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(601) 853-2223 855 S. Pear Orchard
 Ridgeland, MS 39157
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Employment and Personal Injury
Mississippi College School of Law
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Prior to joining Hancock Law Firm, Glenn left his practice with the law firm of Waller & Waller where he practiced with the late former Governor William L. Waller, Sr., in order to assume the position of Deputy Director of the then newly created Mississippi Office of Indigent Appeals. He was subsequently appointed by former Chief Justice James W. Smith, Jr. to serve as the Director of the Mississippi Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel where he spent five and one-half years representing death-sentenced inmates in state post-conviction proceedings. Glenn has also served as a Public Defender for the...
Philip A. Stroud
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Southaven, MS Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(662) 536-5656 5779 Getwell Rd
Building C1
 Southaven, MS 38672
Criminal, DUI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
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Serving the Southaven, Mississippi community and the Memphis Metro Area, the personal injury attorneys at The Stroud Law Firm will help you get the compensation that you deserve. If you have been injured in a car or truck accident, been a victim of medical malpractice, or need representation for a criminal offense such as public intoxication or driving under the influence, the lawyers at The Stroud Law Firm will use their experience to get you big firm results while providing small firm personality and dedication. For more information, call (662) 536-5656.
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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

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