Pearl is in Rankin County, just across the Pearl River from Jackson. It is one of the closest cities to our office – about 5 miles, often 10 to 20 minutes away. Our only office is at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson.
Courts that hear cases from Pearl
Cases from Pearl are usually heard in:
- Pearl Municipal Court – 2561 Old Brandon Road, Pearl. Handles traffic tickets and misdemeanors that happen inside city limits, and first appearances after many city arrests.
- Rankin County Justice Court – Rankin County Chancery-Justice Center, 201 North Street (1st floor), Brandon. Handles small civil claims, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses that happen outside city limits, plus bond and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
- Rankin County Circuit Court and County Court – Circuit Clerk / Justice Center, 215 E. Government Street, Brandon. Handles felony criminal cases, larger civil lawsuits such as many injury cases, and appeals from some lower courts.
- Rankin County Chancery Court – Rankin County Chancery-Justice Center, 201 North Street (2nd floor), Brandon. 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 Pearl
From Pearl, our office is about 5 miles away via I-20 – often a 10- to 20-minute drive. The Rankin County courthouses in Brandon are farther east, about 9 miles from Pearl.
How we help Pearl clients
Pearl clients often call us about:
- Car wrecks on I-20, I-55 and Highway 80
- Commercial truck accidents
- Injuries at stores and other businesses
- DUI
- Misdemeanor and felony charges
- Divorce
- Custody and visitation
- Landlord and tenant disputes, including evictions
Nearby
See also Rankin County, Flowood and Brandon.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pearl Municipal Court?
The City of Pearl lists its municipal court at 2561 Old Brandon Road, Pearl, MS 39208. It handles traffic and misdemeanor cases from inside Pearl city limits.
Is a Pearl divorce filed in Pearl?
No. Divorce, custody and support cases for Rankin County residents are heard by the Rankin County Chancery Court at 201 North Street in Brandon.
How close is your office to Pearl?
About 5 miles. Our only office is at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson.
Talk with a lawyer serving Pearl
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.