James Kelly

Attorney James L. Kelly, is dedicated to fairness and justice. As an experienced and highly respected lawyer, Mr. Kelly zealously defends individuals suspected or charged with committing misdemeanor or felony crimes. This firm also serves clients in the areas of wrongful death, personal injury, child custody, wills, and estates. We practice before all courts in the State of Mississippi, with special 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 Memberships The Mississippi Bar (Member, 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 Attorney, Madison and Rankin Counties, 1992-1998 Assistant District Attorney, Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale and Wayne Counties, 1988-1991 Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, Special Assistant Attorney General, 1987-1988