If you need legal help with civil rights matters in Mississippi, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Mississippi attorneys handle cases involving discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Mississippi is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Mississippi's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Mississippi Bar sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Mississippi bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a civil rights attorney in Mississippi, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Circuit Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Mississippi and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how civil rights law works in Mississippi — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Mississippi. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Joseph Anthony Denson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Denson and Associates, PLLC
 1004 20th Avenue Meridian MS 39301
(601) 693-5400
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law (2002)
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
David Hill - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hill & Minyard
 1205 Office Park Dr, Suite A Post Office Box 429 Oxford MS 38655
(662) 234-4315
University of Mississippi (1974)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Ronald Lewis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lewis Law Firm
 404 Galleria Lane, Suite 5 Oxford MS 38655
(662) 234-0766
5th Circuit Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
John Cox III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wade Law Office, PLLC
 255 S Poplar St Greenville MS 38701
(662) 332-2000
Mississippi Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Family Law
Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Coxwell & Associates, PLLC
 500 N State St Jackson MS 39201
(601) 948-1600
Trial Lawyers College (2009)
English, Spanish
Arkansas Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Marc Boutwell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Boutwell Law Office
 406 Galleria Suite 1 Oxford MS 38655
(662) 638-3390
English
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Construction Law
J. Matthew Eichelberger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Eichelberger Law Office, PLLC
 308 E Pearl St Suite 201 Jackson MS 39201
(601) 292-7940
University of Mississippi (2000)
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Earnestine Alexander - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Earnestine Alexander, Atty at Law
 6512 Dogwood View Parkway Suite E Jackson MS 39213
(601) 366-6599
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Ms. Victoria Valencia Washington - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Washington Law Office, PLLC
 8869 Centre Street Suite D Southaven MS 38671
(662) 655-5165
University of Mississippi School of Law (2011)
English
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
S. Craig Panter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Panter Law Office, PLLC
 7736 Old Canton Road, Suite B Madison MS 39110
University of Mississippi (1982)
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Michael S. Carr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Carr Law Office, PLLC
 301 W. Sunflower Rd. Suite D Cleveland MS 38732
(662) 441-1529
University of Mississippi (2003)
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Personal Injury
Dianne Herman Ellis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ellis Law Office
 1145 Robinson Avenue Ocean Springs MS 39564
(228) 215-0037
Mississippi College School of Law (2004)
English
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
Lucius Edwards - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lucius Edwards Lawyer at Law
 165 W South St. Hernando MS 38632
(662) 429-5786
George Washington University
English, Spanish
Mississippi Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Estate Planning
 Pace - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 300 Front St S Amory MS 38821
(662) 256-3866
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Civil Rights Social Security Disability
Nathan Farmer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 Goodyear Blvd Picayune MS 39466
(601) 749-8745
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Real Estate Law Social Security Disability
Bobby Wood - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 516 Cruise St Corinth MS 38834
(662) 287-8037
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Social Security Disability
Keith Carlton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 516 Cruise St Corinth MS 38834
(662) 287-8037
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Social Security Disability
Taylor H. Webb - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 103 North Lamar Boulevard Suite 201 Oxford MS 38655
(662) 234-7070
University of Mississippi School of Law
English
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Rebecca Cowan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1044 River Oaks Dr Flowood MS 39232
(601) 969-1010
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice
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