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James Kelly

James Kelly

  • Appeals & Appellate, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence ...
  • Mississippi
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Biography

Attorney James L. Kelly, is dedicated to fairness and justice. As an experienced and highly respected lawyer, Mr. Kelly zealously defends individuals suspected or charged with committing misdemeanor or felony crimes. This firm also serves clients in the areas of wrongful death, personal injury, child custody, wills, and estates. We practice before all courts in the State of Mississippi, with special emphasis in Rankin, Madison and Hinds counties.

College
Mississippi State University, B.B.A., 1983
Law School
University of Mississippi, Law Center, J.D., 1986
Admitted

1987 – Mississippi; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi; Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
2010 – United States Supreme Court
Memberships

The Mississippi Bar (Member, Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Division, 1995-1996)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Mississippi Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, 2008
Wesley Chapel Church, Jackson, Mississippi
Prior Law Related Employment and Affiliations

Assistant District Attorney, Madison and Rankin Counties, 1992-1998
Assistant District Attorney, Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale and Wayne Counties, 1988-1991
Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, Special Assistant Attorney General, 1987-1988

Professional Experience
ADA Madison and Rankin Counties
Assistant District Attorney
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ADA Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale and Wayne Counties
Assistant District Attorney
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Special Assistant Attorney General
Mississippi Attorney General’s Office
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Professional Associations
Mississippi State Bar
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Mississippi
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Constitutional Law
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Kelly Law Office, P.C.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE / PERSONAL INJURY
202 E. Government St.
Brandon, MS 39042
Telephone: (601) 825-6455
Fax: (601) 825-6552
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed