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Mississippi law and courts
Chancery courts hear divorce and custody, guardianships and wills, and land records are filed with them; circuit courts hear civil lawsuits and felonies; county courts share some civil cases and hear eminent domain and juvenile matters; and justice courts hear small claims. Immigration is governed by federal law. To practise law in Mississippi a lawyer must be a member of The Mississippi Bar.
Free legal help
The Mississippi Center for Legal Services (800-498-1804) and North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (800-898-8731) give free civil legal help. The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (601-960-9577) and the Mississippi Center for Justice (601-352-2269) also help; The Mississippi Bar lists more pro bono services.
- Mississippi Center for Legal Services
- North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
- Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project
- Pro bono services (The Mississippi Bar)
Checked 23 October 2026 against official sources.
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Common questions about lawyers in Mississippi
How do I check a lawyer is licensed in Mississippi?
To practise law in Mississippi a lawyer must be a member of The Mississippi Bar. You can look up any lawyer in the Bar's member directory, which is updated daily. Each lawyer on these pages was checked in that directory before being listed, but people move firms, so check again before you hire.
Which courts handle cases in Mississippi?
Chancery courts hear divorce and custody, guardianships and wills, and land records are filed with them; circuit courts hear civil lawsuits and felonies; county courts share some civil cases and hear eminent domain and juvenile matters; and justice courts hear small claims.
Where can I get free legal help in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Center for Legal Services (800-498-1804) and North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (800-898-8731) give free civil legal help. The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (601-960-9577) and the Mississippi Center for Justice (601-352-2269) also help; The Mississippi Bar lists more pro bono services.
Listings are provided for information only and are not legal advice or a recommendation. Always check a lawyer in the Mississippi Bar's member directory before hiring them.