Criminal lawyers within 100 miles of Jackson Mississippi

A veteran attorney with years of “big firm” experience, who has opened his own law practice to fight for the justice that every man and woman deserves. Owner and founding partner of Clanton Legal Group with experience in all types of litigation including complex civil litigation, civil trial practice, criminal defense, domestic matters, and a wide range of other legal issues. A former law clerk for a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, I have handled cases across the state of Mississippi and in Washington D.C. With extensive experience in both trial and appellate courts, including and up to the United States Supreme Court, and a certified mediator, I have the experience, strength and tenacity to fight for you.

A veteran attorney with years of “big firm” experience, he has opened his own law practice to fight for the justice that every man and woman deserves. He has experience in all types of litigation including complex civil litigation, civil trial practice, criminal defense, domestic matters, and a wide range of other legal issues. A former law clerk for a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, he has handled cases across the state of Mississippi and in Washington D.C. With extensive experience in both trial and appellate courts, including and up to the United States Supreme Court, he has the experience, strength, and tenacity to fight for you. After graduating at the top of his class from Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi, Mr. Clanton served as a law clerk to the late Honorable David A. Nelson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Clanton’s prior professional experience includes tenure as a shareholder in a large, national AmLaw 200 law firm. He has also previously served as Chief Counsel to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, where he acted as Chief Counsel advising both the Chairman and the Members of the Judiciary Committee on legislation and Congressional oversight, regulatory authority, civil and constitutional rights, Congressional authority, separation of powers, proposed constitutional amendments and oversight of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. While practicing with the law firm of Baker Donelson, he handled civil litigation in both Mississippi and Washington, D.C.

For over 30 years, Cynthia A. Stewart has been practicing law with the goal of helping clients across the community with their legal needs, particularly as they face serious criminal charges. We understand the toll that a criminal charge or personal injury can take — that’s why we offer aggressive representation to clients in Jackson and across Mississippi. During her career, attorney Stewart has earned a reputation as an aggressive, even fearless, courtroom attorney. She has personally been responsible for the dismissal or acquittal of charges of clients facing the most serious of criminal accusations, from cases involving murder, fraud (medicare and other), drug offenses and civil rights, among others in both state and federal jurisdictions. In personal injury cases, we strive to recover compensation for our clients. We know how devastating an injury can be. We also pride ourselves on representing those injured behind bars, fighting staunchly for the rights of the incarcerated. We take a no-nonsense approach to every case we take. We prioritize educating our clients and then defending their rights as staunchly as possible. A well-respected negotiator and trial attorney, Cynthia Stewart is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi. Attorney Stewart’s practice and success have been discussed in detail in The Feminine Sixth: Women for the Defense, a nonfiction account of female criminal defense lawyers by Andrea D. Lyon and in Kings Of Tort by Tom Dawson, an account of political and legal wranglings in Mississippi.

Serious injuries, car wrecks, disability, divorce, custody, arrested on serious criminal charges, can be an overwhelming time in a person or a family's life. Choosing the right attorney to handle your specific case is important. Legal challenges don't affect just you; they affect your whole family. The decisions you make about your legal challenges can affect the rest of your life. At Derek L. Hall, PLLC, we recognize that legal battles can seem overwhelming and pledge to provide the level of personalized, aggressive representation that you need during this difficult time. Our firm is recognized in Jackson for the level of high-caliber legal services we provide. Trial attorney Derek Hall has been practicing for more than 20 years and is known throughout the legal community. He is respected by colleagues and adversaries, and has experience representing clients throughout Mississippi in complex personal injury, car wreck, divorce, custody, criminal and veterans benefits cases. It's time to call Derek Hall.

Offering several years of legal experience to our clients at Murphy Law Firm, PLLC, founding attorney James H. Murphy devotes his practice exclusively to the representation of seriously injured individuals in the Jackson Metro area and throughout South Mississippi. Prior to establishing his workers' compensation and personal injury law firm in Flowood and Carthage, James H. Murphy worked as a safety engineer for an offshore drilling company. He has also represented large insurance companies in personal injury cases. Using these past experiences, our knowledgeable lawyer helps his clients understand and effectively overcome those legal challenges they face. Attorney James H. Murphy earned his Juris Doctorate from the Mississippi College School of Law. He is a member of the Mississippi State Bar, Workers' Compensation Section and Mississippi Association for Justice.

John McNeil proudly serves Magnolia, Mississippi and the neighboring communities in the areas of accident & injury, criminal defense, divorce & family, estate, and workers' compensation law.

Shane was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he was educated at St. Aloysius High School. He later attended Millsaps College, before earning his Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Shane began his law career as an associate attorney at Wilkins, Stephens & Tipton in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2003, Shane moved to Columbus, Mississippi, and began working at the Studdard Law Firm. Shane formed the Tompkins Law Firm in 2012 and today, primarily practices in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury and criminal defense. Professionally, Shane is a member of the Mississippi Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Mississippi Public Defender's Association. In addition, he has been the Lowndes County Bar Association President and is currently the Board Attorney for Golden Triangle Waste Services. Shane also serves as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Aberdeen, Mississippi. Shane is married to Julie Pryse Tompkins. Shane and Julie have two sons, John and Jack. They reside in Columbus, Mississippi.

Mark Cliett is an experienced lawyer who has been practicing law in Mississippi since 1995.

I am a former assistant city prosecutor who has been practicing for over 20 years and have represented hundreds of clients. We are primarily a criminal defense law office.