Gulfport, MS Attorney
Personal injury, criminal defense, probate and estate planning, landlord-tenant, contract disputes, and civil litigation for clients in Gulfport and across Harrison County. Free personal injury consultations; no fee on personal injury unless we recover.
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Legal Help for Gulfport Residents
Gulfport had a population of 72,926 in the 2020 Census. Harrison County has two judicial districts, and Gulfport hosts the 1st Judicial District courthouse at 1801 23rd Avenue. Sheppard Law Firm, P.A., is based on Congress Street in Jackson and offers legal help for Gulfport matters involving personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, landlord-tenant issues, contract disputes, and civil litigation.
Population: 72,926 (2020 Census).
How We Help Clients in Gulfport
Personal Injury
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on Gulfport roads and highways; slip-and-fall; and other injury claims.
Criminal Defense & DUI
DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, and expungements in Gulfport Municipal Court, Harrison County Justice Court, and Circuit Court.
Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate filed in Harrison County Chancery Court.
Landlord–Tenant
Evictions, lease disputes, and security-deposit matters for Gulfport renters and landlords.
General Civil Litigation
Civil disputes, contract claims, and representation in Harrison County Circuit Court.
Civil Disputes & Contracts
Breach of contract, debt matters, and business disputes across Harrison County.
Courts & Jurisdiction in Harrison County
Cases arising in Gulfport are filed in Harrison County. Here is where those matters are heard:
Harrison County Circuit Court
2nd Circuit Court District (Hancock, Harrison, Stone)
1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
Circuit Clerk Justin Wetzel — (228) 865-1635
Harrison County Chancery Court
8th Chancery District (Hancock, Harrison, Stone)
1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
Chancery Clerk Angela Thrash — (228) 865-4036
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. The City of Gulfport has its own Municipal Court, which handles misdemeanor arrests and city traffic violations within the Gulfport city limits. Harrison County also has a County Court and a Justice Court for county-level matters. Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases and larger civil cases. Chancery Court handles estates, wills, divorce, custody, and land-record matters.
Related court guides: Harrison County Circuit Court, Harrison County Chancery Court
Getting to Our Office from Gulfport
The firm's office is at 775 North Congress Street in Jackson. Phone and virtual consultations are available for Gulfport matters. Call 601-688-4110 to discuss your situation. Our address is 775 North Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39202. Phone and virtual consultations are also available.
Related Reading for Gulfport
Plain-language guides related to Gulfport and the surrounding county:
Gulfport Legal FAQs
It depends on the charge and the arresting agency. City misdemeanor arrests and traffic violations within the Gulfport city limits are generally handled in Gulfport Municipal Court. County-level charges may go to Harrison County Justice Court or County Court, and felony charges are prosecuted in Harrison County Circuit Court. The 1st Judicial District courthouse is at 1801 23rd Avenue in Gulfport.
Estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, and probate matters in Harrison County are handled by Harrison County Chancery Court. The court is part of the 8th Chancery District, and Chancery Clerk Angela Thrash's Gulfport office is at 1801 23rd Avenue. The firm can help evaluate and prepare Harrison County probate filings.
Yes. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee - no fee unless we recover for you. Whether your crash happened on I-10, US-49, US-90, or a Gulfport surface street, Bud can evaluate your claim, deal with the insurance adjuster, and file suit in the proper court if a fair settlement is not offered.
Mississippi's general statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years from the date of the injury, but claims against a government entity can have a much shorter one-year notice deadline. Because deadlines can cut off your rights, it is best to call as soon as possible after an accident.
Whether a Mississippi DUI can be expunged depends on the charge, disposition, prior record, and statutory requirements. A petition is filed in the court where the case was resolved, which may be Gulfport Municipal Court for a city arrest. The firm can review the record and explain whether the statute may apply.
Personal injury consultations are always free, and personal injury cases are contingency-fee (no fee unless we recover). For criminal defense, estate planning, and other matters, Bud offers consultations at reasonable rates. Call 601-688-4110 to discuss your situation.
Our office is at 775 North Congress Street in Jackson. Phone and virtual consultations are available for Gulfport matters.
Need a Lawyer in Gulfport?
Personal injury consultations are free, and there is no fee on personal injury unless we recover. For other matters, consultation terms depend on the matter and are handled by written agreement.