Sean Buckley
Sean Buckley, Esq. - Top-rated Federal & State criminal defense attorney.
Gulfport/Biloxi and South Mississippi criminal defense attorney Sean Buckley brings over 25 years of experience aggressively defending the accused in state and federal court. He’s among an elite group of Mississippi criminal defense attorneys rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell – the gold standard of attorney ratings – for achieving the highest level of legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, or you’re under criminal investigation, Sean Buckley is ready to fight for your legal rights and defend your reputation.
-Voted #1 by Best Of Coastal Mississippi 2024 in 4 categories including BEST LAW FIRM.
-2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers
-2025 Best Lawyers In America
Over the last 25 years, Sean Buckley has won numerous “Not Guilty” jury verdicts in a wide variety of state and federal criminal cases including Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Murder, Federal Conspiracy, Sexual Accusations, and Federal Health Care Fraud. He’s defended a diverse list of clients including a sitting United States District Judge, a former United States Congressman, a decorated NASA astronaut, business executives, professionals, and good people from all walks of life. Each case is unique, and previous successful results do not guarantee successful outcomes for future cases.
Annually since 2010, Mr. Buckley has been recognized for his expertise in federal criminal law by serving as lead Attorney Editor of O’Connor’s Federal Criminal Rules & Codes (12th ed.), a nationally respected law book trusted by federal criminal lawyers across the United States. He’s publicly commented on criminal law matters of national interest and been favorably quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and by broadcast media organizations including Fox News, ABC News, NBC News, CBS News, and CNN.
Mr Buckley and his wife, Marisol, reside in Mississippi and work together in the business.
- The University of Texas School of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- Law Offices of Sean Buckley
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- Federal and State of Mississippi Criminal Defense Attorney
- AV PREEMINENT RATED
- Martindale-Hubble
- Best Lawyers In America 2025
- Best Lawyers In America
- AMERICA'S MOST HONORED LAWYERS
- The American Registry
- SeanBuckleyLaw.com Top 1% AMERICA'S MOST HONORED LAWYERS TOP 1% Awarded for continuous professional recognition and accomplishment realized by the Top 1% of American Lawyers. All qualifying public recognitions of excellence are certified by The American Registry and include significant mentions in the press, honors by recognized trade groups, and acclaimed recognitions by peers and clients.
- AMERICA'S MOST HONORED LAWYERS
- The American Registry
- Top 1% AMERICA'S MOST HONORED LAWYERS TOP 1% Awarded for continuous professional recognition and accomplishment realized by the Top 1% of American Lawyers. All qualifying public recognitions of excellence are certified by The American Registry and include significant mentions in the press, honors by recognized trade groups, and acclaimed recognitions by peers and clients.
- SUPER LAWYERS
- Thomson Reuters
- Top 5% A Super Lawyer is an exceptional achievement and title given to lawyers across the country who have reached high achievements and standards within their respective fields. The title of a Super Lawyer indicates that the lawyer has the respect of their colleagues and the public. They have represented their clients well, in addition to earning the respect of their peers who nominated them for this title. They have represented the field of lawyer well, with this title being honor!
- CLIENT CHAMPION
- Martindale Hubbell
- SeanBuckleyLaw.com Client Champion 2023 Pascagoula - Gulfport, Mississippi criminal defense attorney Sean Buckley has over two decades of experience aggressively defending the accused in state and federal court. He’s among an elite group of Mississippi criminal defense attorneys rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell – the gold standard of attorney ratings – for achieving the highest level of legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards.
- State Bar of Texas # 24006675
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- Mississippi
- The Mississippi Bar
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24006675
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Retainers and other fees to be discussed on a case by case basis.
- White Collar Crime
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
- FEDERAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
- SEX CRIMES - FEDERAL & STATE
- FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES
- MONEY LAUNDERING
- CONSPIRACY
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Q. Mississippi charges for possession of counterfeit money from the internet
- A: In Mississippi, the individual could face multiple charges related to counterfeit currency and fraud, including:
1. Possession of Counterfeit Currency – Under Miss. Code Ann. § 97-21-33, knowingly possessing counterfeit money with the intent to use or distribute it is a felony.
2. Uttering a Forged Instrument – If the person attempted to cash a check at a bank using counterfeit money, they could be charged under Miss. Code Ann. § 97-21-59, which covers knowingly passing or attempting to use counterfeit or forged financial instruments.
3. Attempted Fraud or Forgery – If the person tried to use the counterfeit money to complete a transaction, they could face fraud or forgery-related ... Read More
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