Ridgeland is in southern Madison County, along I-55 just north of Jackson. It is about 10 miles from our downtown Jackson office, which is the firm’s only office.
Courts that hear cases from Ridgeland
Cases from Ridgeland are usually heard in:
- Ridgeland Municipal Court – Court Services, 115 W. School Street, Ridgeland. Handles traffic tickets and misdemeanors that happen inside city limits, and first appearances after many city arrests. The city lists court sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- 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 Ridgeland
From Ridgeland, our office is about 10 miles south on I-55 – usually a 15- to 25-minute drive. The Madison County courthouses in Canton are about 16 miles north of Ridgeland.
How we help Ridgeland clients
Ridgeland clients often call us about:
- Car wrecks on I-55 and County Line Road
- Injuries at stores and shopping centers
- DUI
- Criminal charges
- Divorce
- Child custody
- Estates and powers of attorney
- Contracts and business disputes
Nearby
See also Madison County, Madison and Jackson.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ridgeland Municipal Court?
The City of Ridgeland lists its municipal court services at 115 W. School Street, next to the police department. The court can be reached at 601-853-2001.
Where are Ridgeland divorces and estates handled?
By the Madison County Chancery Court. The chancery clerk’s office is at 146 W. Center Street in Canton.
How far is your office from Ridgeland?
About 10 miles. Our only office is at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson.
Talk with a lawyer serving Ridgeland
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.