Byram is a Hinds County city south of Jackson along I-55. Hinds County places Byram in its First Judicial District, so most county-level cases from Byram are heard in downtown Jackson, near our office. Our only office is at 355 S. State Street in Jackson.
Courts that hear cases from Byram
Cases from Byram are usually heard in:
- Byram Municipal Court – 5901 Terry Road, Byram. Handles traffic tickets and misdemeanors that happen inside city limits, and first appearances after many city arrests. The city says the court sits on the second, third and fourth Friday of each month and also hears city code violations.
- Hinds County Justice Court – Hinds County Courthouse, 407 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson. Handles small civil claims, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses that happen outside city limits, plus bond and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
- Hinds County Circuit Court and County Court, First Judicial District – Hinds County Courthouse, 407 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson. Handles felony criminal cases, larger civil lawsuits such as many injury cases, and appeals from some lower courts.
- Hinds County Chancery Court, First Judicial District – Chancery Clerk’s office, 316 S. President Street, Jackson. Handles divorce, child custody and support, adoption, wills and estates, guardianships and conservatorships, and land disputes.
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 Byram
From Byram, our office is about 11 miles north on I-55 – usually a 15- to 25-minute drive.
How we help Byram clients
Byram residents often call us about:
- Car and truck wrecks on I-55
- 18-wheeler accidents
- DUI
- Criminal defense
- Divorce
- Child custody
- Real estate and boundary questions
- Estates
Nearby
See also Hinds County, Jackson and Clinton. We also help people from nearby Terry.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Byram Municipal Court?
The City of Byram lists its municipal court at 5901 Terry Road, Byram, MS 39272, phone 601-500-7010.
Which courthouse handles Byram felony and divorce cases?
Hinds County’s First Judicial District courts in Jackson: the circuit court at 407 E. Pascagoula Street and the chancery clerk at 316 S. President Street.
How far is your office from Byram?
About 11 miles. Our only office is at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson.
Talk with a lawyer serving Byram
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.