Rankin County Circuit Court
Information about Rankin County Circuit Court in Brandon, Mississippi, including courthouse address, Circuit Clerk contact, felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, appeals, and how Sheppard Law Firm helps clients with Rankin County matters.
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Rankin County Circuit Court at a Glance
Rankin County Circuit Court sits in Brandon and is part of the 20th Circuit Court District. The court handles felony criminal prosecutions, larger civil lawsuits, appeals from lower courts, and related circuit-court proceedings for Rankin County residents.
20th Circuit Court District & County Court
Rankin County - Brandon
(601) 825-1466
Sheppard Law Firm, P.A. is based in Jackson and represents clients with Rankin County matters in Brandon, including clients from Flowood, Pearl, Brandon, and Richland.
What This Court Handles
Common Case Types
- Felony criminal prosecutions in Rankin County
- Civil lawsuits filed in Rankin 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 Rankin 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 Rankin County Courts
Rankin County Justice Court
201 North Street, 1st Floor, Brandon, MS 39042
Rankin County Justice Court Clerk - (601) 824-2665
Justice Court handles county-level misdemeanors, county traffic citations, small claims, and preliminary felony matters.
Rankin County Chancery Court
201 North Street, 2nd Floor, Brandon, MS 39042
Chancery Clerk Mark S. Scarborough - (601) 825-1649
Chancery Court handles probate, estate, custody, divorce, equity, and land-record matters. Its courtroom and filing office are not the same location.
Service Areas Connected to This Court
These Rankin County location pages explain how local cases connect to this court system:
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Rankin County Circuit Court FAQs
Rankin County Circuit Court handles felony criminal prosecutions, larger 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.
Rankin County Circuit Court is listed at 215 E. Government Street, Brandon, Mississippi 39042, with Circuit Clerk Michelle Adcock and phone number (601) 825-1466.
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 Rankin 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 Rankin 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.