The City of Madison is in Madison County, north of Ridgeland along I-55. Our only office is about 12 to 13 miles away at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson, and we serve Madison clients from there.
Courts that hear cases from Madison
Cases from the City of Madison are usually heard in:
- Madison Municipal Court – Madison Justice Complex, 2001 Main Street, Madison (enter from Crawford Street). Handles traffic tickets and misdemeanors that happen inside city limits, and first appearances after many city arrests. According to the city, most arrests by the Madison Police Department are resolved in this court, and it holds initial appearances for felony charges.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Madison
From Madison, our office is about 12 to 13 miles south on I-55 – usually a 20- to 30-minute drive. The Madison County courthouses in Canton are about 14 miles north of Madison.
How we help Madison clients
Madison residents most often ask us about:
- Divorce
- Custody and visitation
- Child support
- Modifications
- Estate planning documents and estate administration
- Guardianships
- Car wrecks
- DUI
- Real property matters
Nearby
See also Madison County, Ridgeland and Canton.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Madison Municipal Court?
The City of Madison lists its municipal court at the Madison Justice Complex, 2001 Main Street (enter from Crawford Street), Madison, MS 39130.
Which court hears a City of Madison divorce?
The Madison County Chancery Court. The chancery clerk is at 146 W. Center Street in Canton.
How far is your office from Madison?
About 12 to 13 miles. Our only office is at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson.
Talk with a lawyer serving Madison
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.