Harrison County Circuit Court
Harrison County Circuit Court guide: Gulfport and Biloxi courthouses, clerk details, felony cases, civil lawsuits, appeals, and legal resources.
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Harrison County Circuit Court at a Glance
Harrison County Circuit Court is part of the 2nd Circuit Court District, which serves Hancock, Harrison, and Stone counties. Harrison County has two circuit court locations. The 1st Judicial District courthouse is at 1801 23rd Avenue in Gulfport, and the 2nd Judicial District courthouse is at 730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Biloxi. The court handles felony criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits, appeals from lower courts, and related circuit-court proceedings for Harrison County residents.
2nd Circuit Court District (Hancock, Harrison, Stone)
Harrison County - 1st Judicial District (Gulfport) & 2nd Judicial District (Biloxi)
(228) 865-1635
Sheppard Law Firm, P.A., is based in Jackson and offers legal help for Harrison County and Gulf Coast matters in Gulfport and Biloxi. Phone and virtual consultations are available before a court appearance.
What This Court Handles
Common Case Types
- Felony criminal prosecutions in Harrison County
- Civil lawsuits filed in Harrison County Circuit Court
- Appeals from Justice, County, and Municipal courts
- Circuit-court motion practice, hearings, and trials
Criminal Defense & DUI
Felony charges, circuit-court criminal proceedings, appeals from lower courts, and expungement questions tied to Harrison County cases.
Personal Injury
Car accidents, trucking crashes, premises claims, and other injury cases that may need to be filed in circuit court if settlement does not resolve the claim.
General Civil Litigation
Civil disputes, motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and courtroom representation in Mississippi trial courts.
Related Harrison County Courts
Harrison County Circuit Court - 2nd Judicial District (Biloxi)
730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530
Circuit Clerk's Office - Biloxi - (228) 435-8233
Second Judicial District courthouse serving the Biloxi side of Harrison County.
Harrison County Chancery Court
1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
Chancery Clerk Angela Thrash - (228) 865-4036
Chancery Court handles probate, estate, custody, divorce, equity, and land-record matters.
Service Areas Connected to This Court
These Harrison County location pages explain how local cases connect to this court system:
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Harrison County Circuit Court FAQs
Harrison County Circuit Court handles felony criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits, appeals from lower courts, and related circuit-court hearings. The exact path of a case depends on the charge, claim, arresting agency, and procedural posture.
Harrison County has two judicial districts, each with its own courthouse: the 1st Judicial District at 1801 23rd Avenue in Gulfport and the 2nd Judicial District at 730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Biloxi. Which location handles a case generally depends on where in the county the matter arises.
The 1st Judicial District courthouse is at 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501, with Circuit Clerk Justin Wetzel, phone (228) 865-1635. The 2nd Judicial District courthouse is at 730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Biloxi, phone (228) 435-8233.
No. Justice Court handles county-level misdemeanors, county traffic citations, small claims, and preliminary felony matters. Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases, larger civil cases, and certain appeals from lower courts.
Yes. Bud Sheppard represents clients in Mississippi criminal-defense matters, including felony charges and cases that move from lower courts into Circuit Court.
Yes, when venue and jurisdiction are proper, an injury lawsuit may be filed in Harrison County Circuit Court if the case cannot be resolved through settlement. Personal injury consultations are free, and personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee.
Need Help With a Case in Harrison County Circuit Court?
Personal injury consultations are free. For criminal defense, estate planning, landlord-tenant, and civil litigation, consultation terms depend on the matter and are handled by written agreement.