Jackson is home base for the Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC. Our office – the firm’s only office – is at 355 S. State Street, at the corner of State and Tombigbee streets in downtown Jackson, next to the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse.
John R. Reeves has practiced law in Jackson since he was admitted to The Mississippi Bar in 1982. If you live or work in Jackson, or your case is filed in a Jackson courthouse, you can reach us by phone at (601) 355-9600 or meet with us in person downtown.
Courts that hear cases from Jackson
Jackson is the state capital and the seat of Hinds County’s First Judicial District, so many state, county, city and federal courts sit within a few blocks of our office. Which court hears your case depends on the type of case and where it arose. Common ones for Jackson residents:
- 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. The county court in the same building also hears youth court matters.
- 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 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.
- Jackson Municipal Court – 327 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson. Handles traffic tickets and misdemeanors that happen inside city limits, and first appearances after many city arrests.
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, Northern Division – Thad Cochran U.S. Courthouse, 501 E. Court Street, Jackson. Federal criminal cases and federal civil lawsuits from Hinds, Madison, Rankin and other central Mississippi counties are filed in this division.
- Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals – Gartin Justice Building, 450 High Street, Jackson. Appeals from trial courts across the state are decided here.
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 Jackson
Our office is in the middle of downtown Jackson. The Hinds County Courthouse on Pascagoula Street and the chancery clerk’s office on President Street are each about a block away, so we are close to the courts that hear most Hinds County cases.
Please call ahead to schedule an appointment; office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How we help Jackson clients
We handle a wide range of matters for Jackson clients, including:
- Personal injury and wrongful death
- Car, truck and motorcycle wrecks
- Premises liability (injuries on someone else’s property)
- Criminal defense in state and federal court
- DUI charges
- Expungements
- Divorce, custody and other family law
- Probate, guardianship and estate matters
- Evictions and other real property disputes
- Election disputes and election contests
- Appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Related areas
Jackson sits mostly in Hinds County, but parts of the city extend into Madison and Rankin counties. If you are unsure which county or court your case belongs in, we can help you sort that out. See also our pages for Hinds County, Rankin County and Madison County.
Frequently asked questions
Where is your office in Jackson?
Our only office is at 355 S. State Street, Jackson, MS 39201, at the corner of State Street and Tombigbee Street, next to the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse. Call (601) 355-9600 to schedule an appointment.
Which court will hear my Jackson traffic ticket or misdemeanor?
If the ticket or arrest happened inside Jackson city limits and was written by city police, it is usually handled by the Jackson Municipal Court. Offenses outside city limits in Hinds County usually go to the Hinds County Justice Court. Your ticket or bond paperwork lists the court.
Where are divorces and custody cases filed for Jackson residents?
Divorce, custody, child support and estate cases are handled by chancery court. For most Jackson residents that is the Hinds County Chancery Court, First Judicial District. Residents of the parts of Jackson located in Madison or Rankin County may file in those counties’ chancery courts, depending on the facts.
Talk with a lawyer serving Jackson
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.