Brandon is the county seat of Rankin County, so felony cases, divorces, estates and many civil lawsuits from all over Rankin County are heard in Brandon courthouses. Our only office is in downtown Jackson, about 14 miles west, and we serve Brandon clients from there.
Courts that hear cases from Brandon
Courts in Brandon include:
- Brandon Municipal Court – Brandon Police Department, 1455 W. Government Street, Brandon. Handles traffic tickets and misdemeanors that happen inside city limits, and first appearances after many city arrests. The city says municipal court is held on Wednesdays.
- Rankin County Circuit Court and County Court – Circuit Clerk / Justice Center, 215 E. Government Street, Brandon. Handles felony criminal cases, larger civil lawsuits such as many injury cases, and appeals from some lower courts.
- Rankin County Chancery Court – Rankin County Chancery-Justice Center, 201 North Street (2nd floor), Brandon. Handles divorce, child custody and support, adoption, wills and estates, guardianships and conservatorships, and land disputes.
- Rankin County Justice Court – Rankin County Chancery-Justice Center, 201 North Street (1st floor), Brandon. Handles small civil claims, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses that happen outside city limits, plus bond and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
Court locations and schedules can change. Always follow the date, time and place printed on your ticket, summons or court notice.
Getting to our office from Brandon
Our office at 355 S. State Street in Jackson is about 14 miles from the Brandon courthouses – usually a 20- to 30-minute drive west on I-20, depending on traffic.
How we help Brandon clients
Brandon residents most often call us about:
- DUI and traffic-related charges
- Felony and misdemeanor defense in Rankin County
- Divorce
- Child custody
- Child support
- Car wrecks on I-20 and Highway 80
- Wrongful death
- Estates and guardianships
- Property and boundary disputes
Nearby
See also Rankin County, Pearl and Flowood.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Brandon Municipal Court?
The City of Brandon lists its municipal court at the Brandon Police Department, 1455 W. Government Street, Brandon. It handles traffic tickets and misdemeanors from inside the city limits.
Where will a Brandon felony case be heard?
Felony cases arising in Rankin County are prosecuted in the Rankin County Circuit Court, 215 E. Government Street, Brandon. A first appearance may happen earlier in municipal or justice court.
Do I need to come to Jackson to meet with you?
Our only office is in downtown Jackson, about 14 miles from Brandon. Call (601) 355-9600 to set up an appointment.
Talk with a lawyer serving Brandon
Call (601) 355-9600 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) or send us a message to arrange a confidential consultation.
Our only office: 355 S. State Street, Jackson, MS 39201, next to the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse. We serve clients throughout Jackson and central Mississippi.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every situation depends on its own facts, and reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.