Canton is the county seat of Madison County, so felony cases, divorces, estates and many civil cases from across the county are heard in Canton. Our only office is in downtown Jackson, about 26 miles south, and we serve Canton and Madison County clients from there.
Courts that hear cases from Canton
Courts in Canton include:
- Madison County Circuit Court and County Court – 128 W. North Street, Canton. Handles felony criminal cases, larger civil lawsuits such as many injury cases, and appeals from some lower courts. The county court and youth court also sit at this address.
- Madison County Chancery Court – Chancery Clerk’s office, 146 W. Center Street, Canton. Handles divorce, child custody and support, adoption, wills and estates, guardianships and conservatorships, and land disputes.
- Madison County Justice Court – 2961 S. Liberty Street, Canton. Handles small civil claims, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses that happen outside city limits, plus bond and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
- Canton Municipal Court Handles traffic tickets and misdemeanors that happen inside city limits, and first appearances after many city arrests. Check your ticket or bond papers for the court location and date.
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 Canton
Our office is about 26 miles from downtown Canton – usually a 35- to 45-minute drive south on I-55.
How we help Canton clients
Canton clients often call us about:
- Felony and misdemeanor defense
- DUI
- Divorce
- Child custody
- Heirship and family land
- Partition of inherited property
- Probate
- Car and truck wrecks
- Workers’ compensation
Nearby
See also Madison County, Madison and Ridgeland. We also help people from Flora and other parts of the county.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Madison County courthouse in Canton?
The Madison County Circuit Court and County Court are listed at 128 W. North Street, Canton. The chancery clerk and the circuit clerk’s main office are at 146 W. Center Street.
Where is Madison County Justice Court?
2961 S. Liberty Street, Canton, MS 39046, according to Madison County.
How far is your office from Canton?
About 26 miles. Our only office is at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson.
Talk with a lawyer serving Canton
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.