Hinds County is where most of our clients live and where many of our cases are heard. Our office at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson is about a block from the Hinds County Courthouse and next to the chancery courthouse.
John R. Reeves represented parts of Hinds and Rankin counties in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1984 to 2008, and he has practiced law in Jackson since 1982.
Courts that hear cases from Hinds County
Hinds County is unusual because it has two judicial districts, each with its own courthouse. According to the county, the First Judicial District includes Jackson, Byram, Clinton and Terry, and the Second Judicial District includes Raymond, Bolton, Edwards and Utica. Which courthouse your case goes to depends on where it arose and the type of case.
- 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 Circuit Court and County Court, Second Judicial District – 127 W. Main Street, Raymond. Circuit and county court cases arising in the Second Judicial District are heard here.
- 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.
- Hinds County Chancery Court, Second Judicial District – Chancery Clerk’s office, Annex Building, 127 W. Main Street, Raymond.
- 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.
- Municipal courts – Jackson, Clinton, Byram, Raymond, Terry and other Hinds County towns have their own municipal courts for city traffic tickets and misdemeanors. See our Jackson, Clinton and Byram pages for those courts.
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 Hinds County
From Raymond, the Second District courthouse town, our office is about 17 miles away – usually around a 30- to 40-minute drive. From Clinton or Byram it is roughly 10 to 11 miles, and from Terry about 17 miles.
The First District courthouses in Jackson are within walking distance of our office.
How we help Hinds County clients
Matters we handle for Hinds County clients include:
- Felony and misdemeanor criminal defense
- DUI
- Youth court (juvenile) matters
- Divorce
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Probate and estates
- Heirship
- Auto and truck accidents
- Wrongful death
- Election contests
- Eminent domain
Hinds County towns we serve
We regularly help people from Jackson, Clinton and Byram, as well as Raymond, Terry, Bolton, Edwards and Utica. Wherever you are in the county, our only office is in downtown Jackson.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Hinds County have two courthouses?
Hinds County is divided into two judicial districts. The First Judicial District’s courts sit in Jackson, and the Second Judicial District’s courts sit in Raymond. Where your case is filed generally depends on where the events happened or where the parties live.
Where is the Hinds County Justice Court?
The county lists the Hinds County Justice Court at the Hinds County Courthouse, 407 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson. Justice court handles small civil claims, misdemeanors and traffic offenses outside city limits.
Can you help if my case is in the Raymond courthouse?
Yes. We handle cases in both Hinds County judicial districts. Our office is in downtown Jackson, about 17 miles from the Raymond courthouse.
Talk with a lawyer serving Hinds County
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.