Clinton is a Hinds County city west of Jackson on I-20. According to Hinds County, Clinton is in the county’s First Judicial District, so most Clinton cases that go to county-level court are heard in Jackson – about a block from our office. Our only office is at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson.
Courts that hear cases from Clinton
Cases from Clinton are usually heard in:
- Clinton Municipal Court – 305 Monroe Street, Clinton. Handles traffic tickets and misdemeanors that happen inside city limits, and first appearances after many city arrests. The city says arraignments are held on Wednesdays and trials on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons, and that municipal court trials are before a judge, not a jury.
- 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 Clinton
From Clinton, our office is about 10 miles east on I-20 – usually a 20- to 30-minute drive. The Hinds County courthouses for the First Judicial District are within a block or two of our office.
How we help Clinton clients
Clinton residents often call us about:
- DUI
- Misdemeanor and felony charges
- Expungements
- Youth court matters
- Divorce
- Child custody
- Car wrecks
- Probate and estates
Nearby
See also Hinds County, Jackson and Byram.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Clinton Municipal Court?
The City of Clinton lists its court services at 305 Monroe Street, Clinton, MS 39056.
If I am found guilty in Clinton Municipal Court, can I appeal?
The City of Clinton states that a municipal court decision may be appealed to the Hinds County Court. Appeal deadlines are short, so talk to a lawyer promptly.
Where are Clinton divorces filed?
Usually with the Hinds County Chancery Court, First Judicial District, whose clerk is at 316 S. President Street in Jackson.
Talk with a lawyer serving Clinton
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.