James Kelly

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

ADA Madison and Rankin Counties

Assistant District Attorney

1992 - 1998

ADA Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale and Wayne Counties

Assistant District Attorney

1988 - 1991

Special Assistant Attorney General

Mississippi Attorney General’s Office

1987 - 1988

Mississippi State Bar

Member

Current

Mississippi

Since 1986

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

• Car Accidents
• Constitutional Law