About
Lawyer James L. Kelly, is dedicated to equity and justice. As an experienced and notably respected lawyer, Mr. Kelly zealously defends individuals suspected or charged with committing misdemeanor or felony crimes. This organization also serves clients within the areas of wrongful death, non-public damage, baby custody, wills, and estates. We exercise earlier than all courts within the State of Mississippi, with unique emphasis in Rankin, Madison and Hinds counties.
College
Mississippi State University, B.B.A., 1983
Law School
University of Mississippi, Law Center, J.D., 1986
Admitted
1987 – Mississippi; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi; Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
2010 – United States Supreme Court
has membershipships
The Mississippi Bar (has club, Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Division, 1995-1996)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Mississippi Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, 2008
Wesley Chapel Church, Jackson, Mississippi
Prior Law Related Employment and Affiliations
Assistant District Lawyer, Madison and Rankin Counties, 1992-1998
Assistant District Lawyer, Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale and Wayne Counties, 1988-1991
Mississippi Lawyer General’s Office, Special Assistant Lawyer General, 1987-1988
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Location
Legal Issues
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Car Accidents
- Constitutional Law
Costs
- Free Consultation
- Payment With Credit Card
- Conditional Fees
Certificates
Languages
- English
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- ADA Madison and Rankin Counties
Assistant District Lawyer
1992 - ADA Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale and Wayne Counties
Assistant District Lawyer
1988 - Special Assistant Lawyer General
Mississippi Lawyer General’s Office
1987
