Personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil litigation for clients in Pearl and across Rankin County. Free personal injury consultations; no fee on personal injury unless we recover.
Pearl, in Rankin County, sits at the crossroads of I-55, I-20, US-80, and US-49 — its motto is "The Jewel of the Crossroads." Sheppard Law Firm, P.A., based on Congress Street in Jackson, represents clients in Pearl in personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil matters.
Population: 27,115 (2020 Census).
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on Pearl roads and highways; slip-and-fall; and other injury claims.
Learn more →DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, and expungements in Pearl Municipal Court, Rankin County Justice Court, and Circuit Court.
Learn more →Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate filed in Rankin County Chancery Court.
Learn more →Evictions, lease disputes, and security-deposit matters for Pearl renters and landlords.
Learn more →Civil disputes, contract claims, and representation in Rankin County Circuit Court.
Learn more →Breach of contract, debt matters, and business disputes across Rankin County.
Learn more →Cases arising in Pearl are filed in Rankin County. Here is where those matters are heard:
Rankin County Circuit Court
20th Circuit Court District & County Court (covers Rankin and Madison counties)
215 East Government Street, Brandon, MS 39042
Circuit Clerk Michelle Adcock — (601) 825-1466
Rankin County Chancery Court
20th Chancery Court Division
201 North Street, 2nd Floor, Rankin County Chancery-Justice Center, Brandon, MS 39042
Chancery Clerk Mark S. Scarborough — (601) 825-1649
Pearl Municipal Court
City of Pearl
2561 Old Brandon Road, Pearl, MS 39208
Pearl Municipal Court Clerk — (601) 939-7000
Rankin County Justice Court
Rankin County
201 North Street (1st Floor, Chancery-Justice Center), Brandon, MS 39042
Rankin County Justice Court Clerk — (601) 824-2665
Rankin County's Circuit, Chancery, and Justice Courts are located in Brandon, the county seat. The Chancery and Justice Courts sit in the Rankin County Chancery-Justice Center at 201 North Street; the Circuit Court sits at 215 East Government Street. Note: while Chancery Court is heard at 201 North Street, filings and land records are handled by the Chancery Clerk's office in the Courthouse Annex at 211 E Government Street, Suite D ((601) 825-1469). The City of Pearl has its own Municipal Court (2561 Old Brandon Road), which handles city traffic violations, municipal ordinance violations, and misdemeanor offenses occurring within the Pearl city limits; initial appearances and bond settings may also be conducted there. Justice Court handles county-level misdemeanor charges, county traffic citations, small claims, and preliminary felony matters. Circuit Court (Brandon) handles felony criminal cases and larger civil cases. Chancery Court (Brandon) handles estates, wills, divorce, custody, and land-record matters.
From Pearl, take I-20 West or US-80 West toward downtown Jackson and continue to 775 North Congress Street. Our office is a short drive west via I-20 or US-80; we also offer phone and virtual consultations if you prefer not to travel. Our address is 775 North Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39202. Phone and virtual consultations are also available.
It depends on the charge and the arresting agency. City traffic violations, municipal ordinance violations, and misdemeanors occurring within the Pearl city limits are generally handled in Pearl Municipal Court (2561 Old Brandon Road). County-level misdemeanor charges go to Rankin County Justice Court (Brandon), and felony charges are prosecuted in the Rankin County Circuit Court in Brandon. Bud Sheppard represents clients in all of these courts and can tell you which one your case will be in.
Estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, and probate matters in Rankin County are handled by the Rankin County Chancery Court in Brandon (20th Chancery Court Division, Chancery Clerk Mark S. Scarborough). Sheppard Law Firm prepares and files probate paperwork for Rankin County families, including those in Pearl.
Yes. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee — no fee unless we recover for you. Whether your crash happened on I-20, US-80, or a Pearl surface street near the airport, 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 specifics of the charge and your prior record, and first-offense DUIs are eligible under certain conditions. Expungement is filed in the court where the case was resolved — often Pearl Municipal Court for city arrests. Bud handles expungements for Rankin County clients and can tell you whether you qualify.
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 at 775 North Congress Street in Jackson is a short drive west of Pearl via I-20 or US-80. We also offer phone and virtual consultations if you prefer not to travel.
Free consultations for personal injury cases. No fee unless we win.