Bay Saint Louis Criminal Lawyers

R.L. “Ed” Edwards is a graduate of Southern Illinois University, having earned a degree in Workforce Education and Development cum laude. In December of 2005, Ed completed his legal training at Loyola University of New Orleans School of Law receiving a Juris Doctor degree. Admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2006, Ed started his own law firm in Hancock County, Mississippi. While in the solo practice of law from 2006 to 2009, Ed was able to work at refining his skills in the litigation of personal injury claims, domestic and family law issues, and criminal defense. Ed...

Proudly practicing since 2001 in Hancock, Harrison, Stone, Pearl River Counties, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Pearl River, Picayune, Gulfport, Biloxi, Kiln, and Saucier. Personal Injury, Criminal, Estate, DUI-DWI, Divorce & Family Law, Felony, Small Claims Court, Misdemeanor, Domestic Violence, Business law, Probate, Wills, Simple Legal Documents.

William Covington has practiced law for over 23 years and is currently the Business Unit Leader and Lead Attorney for all cases in the state of Mississippi for Howe & Associates Law Firm, headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. Mr. Covington's primary practice experience has been in personal injury, nursing home negligence, pharmaceutical liability, and medical malpractice. While the vast majority of cases of all types settle before trial, Mr. Covington has significant trial experience, litigating nearly 100 cases through jury verdict. Mr. Covington also has extensive criminal law experience, as an assistant district attorney, criminal defense lawyer, and...

Gulfport/Biloxi and South Mississippi criminal defense attorney Sean Buckley has over 25 years of experience aggressively defending the accused in state and federal court. He’s among an elite group of Mississippi criminal defense attorneys rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell – the gold standard of attorney ratings – for achieving the highest level of legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, or you’re under criminal investigation, Sean Buckley is ready to fight for your legal rights and defend your reputation. -Voted #1 by Best Of Coastal Mississippi 2024 in 4 categories including BEST LAW...

• Third generation lawyer
• 35+ years of criminal defense experience handling 1,000’s of felony and misdemeanor cases in State and Federal courts in South Mississippi, including:
>Initial Appearance,
>Bond settings and reduction,
> Preliminary and definition hearings,
>Arraignments,
>Pretrial Motions,
>Bench and jury trial,
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Facing arrest, criminal charges, or under investigation? It can be an overwhelmingly frightening experience. I am here to alleviate your concerns by clearly outlining your rights under the law. I will serve as your assertive, step-by-step guide throughout your case. Taking immediate action is crucial, as memories fade, witnesses vanish, and evidence can be lost over time. For all criminal defense cases, The Healy & Jordan Law Firm provides free consultations and tailors a budget for each client's legal needs through trial. Whether you are accused of unlawful drug possession, drug distribution, drug manufacturing, domestic violence, assault, burglary, robbery, DUI,...

John Weber (Johnny) is an attorney in Gulfport, Mississippi, with a focus on federal and state criminal defense, complex litigation and appeals. Johnny represents clients in admiralty and maritime litigation, commercial and business litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and government investigations. Johnny served as senior litigator and supervising attorney in charge of the Gulfport office of the Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Mississippi where he tried over 30 felony jury trials, including a number of high-profile cases, and obtained not guilty verdicts and dismissals for many of his clients. In that capacity, Johnny has argued several cases before the Federal...

Tim was admitted to the practice of law in January 1981. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating obtainable. He has been selected as a member of the America College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, Best Lawyers in America, Mississippi Bar Foundation. He is admitted to the all courts in the State of Mississippi, the United States District Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Mississippi...

Attorney Stan Smith has been practicing law for 17 years. His areas of practice include criminal defense (all misdemeanor, felony, and capital crimes), personal injury (including car and truck accidents), family law, and wills. Stan is admitted to all Mississippi courts, (Municipal, County, Justice, State, Circuit, and Appellate courts including the Mississippi Court of Appeals and the Mississippi Supreme Court, as well as the Federal District Court of Mississippi). Education: Bachelor of Science in Finance from University of Southern Mississippi. (Hattiesburg, MS) MBA in Finance from Mississippi State University. (Starkville, MS) Juris Doctor...

My name is Adam Miller from Miller & Miller Attorneys at Law, PLLC, and I am a Mississippi criminal defense attorney. If you have been arrested and charged with an offense, then you need to ensure that you have experienced legal representation on your side. I can provide you with this representation. I am dedicated to ensuring that my clients' rights are upheld throughout the case, and you can rest assured that I will work to implement these same effective strategies that have helped me achieve favorable results for my clients in the past. Contact my firm today for the...

Todd Farrar is licensed to practice law in Mississippi and Louisiana. He has experience representing clients in many areas of law, including hundreds of clients seriously injured in car & trucking accidents, DUI & DWI defense, criminal defense of misdemeanors and felonies, medical malpractice claims, and a wide range of serious personal injury matters.

Before joining Haug, Farrar & Franco, Todd owned law firms in Ocean Springs, MS, and Lafayette, LA and has worked with some of the largest personal injury firms on Gulf Coast.

Todd received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University and earned his law degree...

We are a South Mississippi law firm serving the needs of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and surrounding areas. We represent clients in all of the courts of Harrison, Jackson, and Hancock counties, with the surrounding counties upon request. We represent our clients in Chancery, Circuit, County, Youth, Justice, and Municipal Courts, as well as in the Federal Court systems. Our practice is limited to Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Modifications of Child Custody, Paternity, Youth Court actions, Adoptions, and other family matters, and to Criminal Defense. including felony defense, DUI, drug crimes,...

William "Bill" Cruse grew up in Pearl River County. He graduated from Picayune Memorial High School in 2001 and originally attended Pearl River Community College in 2003. He transferred to Mississippi College, where he graduated with a chemistry degree in 2005. Then, he graduated from the Mississippi School of Law in 2009 and began practicing that same year. His parents, Fred and Dianne Cruse, founded Fred’s Westside Pharmacy in Picayune, and his brother, Gordon Cruse, owns the pharmacy. He opened Cruse Law Firm, PLLC in 2017 to focus on real estate transactions, estate planning, probate, and other forms of transactional law....

James L. Farrior, III has been practicing law, primarily in South Mississippi for over 30 years. He has been successfully handling cases for his clients in all State Courts and in Federal Court, representing clients in a variety of legal matters such as personal injury, civil litigation, criminal defense and family law cases. He has obtained numerous favorable jury verdicts for his clients in both civil and criminal cases. He and his staff provide prompt, professional and personal attention to all his clients needs.

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, and reared on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi, MS, Amanda is a native Mississippian. After graduating Ole Miss Law School, Amanda began her legal career in Oxford, MS as the Director of a Statewide project while providing legal representation to low to moderate income taxpayers against the IRS. Given that Amanda grew up in Biloxi, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, in 2006 and 2007, she secured a grant to provide legal representation for Mississippians in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. From 2007 to 2011, she was an an Adjunct Professor at the...

Steven obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. During his undergraduate studies, Steven completed Mississippi State’s cooperative education program with Union Carbide Corporation. Following the completion of his undergraduate studies, Steven went to work for Union Carbide as a production engineer at their Texas City, Texas and St. Charles, Louisiana manufacturing facilities. He began law school during the evenings at Loyola University’s School of Law in New Orleans. Steven received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Loyola University School of Law in 2003. Following law school, Steven began his legal...

28years experienced criminal defense and bankruptcy attorney. Mississippi College school of law 1994. Experienced trial lawyer .I enjoy chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy filings in both the Northern snd Southern Districts of Mississippi. I will help you save your paycheck snd eliminate debt to give you a fresh start. I also defend individuals charged with criminal charges

I am an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who always puts the best interest of my client first. I am passionate about my profession because i get to help people not only escape their legal trouble, but also enhance and change their lives.

McAlister Law Firm, LLC is proud to operate under the leadership of Carolyn McAlister, Esq. Carolyn is a skilled lawyer that takes a different approach to her clients. She wants to understand the unique needs of each client before helping them understand their options and make informed decisions regarding the process of their case. Carolyn offers support legally and personally, and her experience qualifies her for everything from high-stakes divorce cases to a complicated family estate plan. With over 22 years of experience, Carolyn is equipped for the job. She has worked for two years behind the scenes as a staff attorney...

Natalia earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. She graduated in the top 33-% of her class, achieving the highest grade in Constitutional Law. While at Loyola, she received a certificate in international studies and completed a study abroad program at Moscow State University. Natalia is a trial lawyer with experience in criminal and civil matters. Her practice involves state and federal cases. Although Natalia’s family immigrated to the United States in 2005, immigration law is not her only passion. She has also successfully litigated, as a plaintiff’s counsel, numerous personal...

For nearly twenty years I have worked as a trial attorney in Mississippi. Whether a divorce, criminal matter, or personal injury claim I will provide you objective legal advise and zealously represent your interest.

Cameron McCormick focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law. Born and raised in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Cameron graduated from Pascagoula High School and later earned his B.B.A. from Mississippi College. From there, he enrolled in Mississippi College School of Law to pursue his passion for the law to become a trial attorney. Cameron graduated in the top 20% of his law school class with the honors of cum laude. Cameron was awarded the highest grade in the entire class in trial practice and evidence. In law school, his professors marked him as one of the top-performing students...

Bay routinely litigates DUI’s, misdemeanor-related charges, and felony crimes ranging from simple drug crimes to Homicides. Bay handles criminal cases from beginning to end and guides his clients every step of the way, from assisting clients turning themselves into the police safely, arguing for bonds, lowering excessive bonds, Initial appearances, preliminary hearings, and Jury trials. Bay has experience litigating personal injury cases and has fought to obtain compensation for his clients in cases ranging from minor car wrecks to medical malpractice and even wrongful death.

TRISTAN R. ARMER, has twenty (20) years of experience representing businesses, employers, insurance companies and public entities in workers' compensation and general liability claims. He has tried many cases in state and federal courts but resolved or settled many more quickly and without incurring excess costs and fees to his clients. He has a background in finance and served on the board of a brake manufacturing company, so he understands litigation costs do not serve the bottom-line and will provide a cost-efficient defense for his client. In addition to the civil defense practice, Mr. Armer still defends...

I have been practicing in the Southwest Mississippi area for almost 15 years, helping people with criminal charges, injuries, and other litigation issues that arise in their lives. I have tried countless criminal trials and civil cases, including worker's compensation hearings. I am also one of the few lawyers in the area who has taken the bar and is licensed in Mississippi and Louisiana.

Joseph D. Songy, PLLC is a small, locally operated law firm in Purvis, Mississippi. Our goal is to meet the legal needs of all our Clients, no matter how large or small, and to provide aggressive representation at every stage of their cases. Our mission is to provide each Client with a professional and confidential relationship. We devote our time to figuring out the needs and goals of our Clients, so we can be their strongest advocate. We handle a broad range of legal matters for individuals, Mississippi companies and foreign companies. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in matters including,...

Hello. My name is Tim Evans, and I'm a native of Quitman, Mississippi. I attended the University of Mississippi on a Naval ROTC scholarship and served as a commissioned officer in the Navy for three years. I taught middle school and high school before attending and graduating from Mississippi College School of Law. After law school, I served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable William H. Myers, presiding judge for the Court of Appeals of the State of Mississippi. I moved to Hattiesburg in 2003 to begin private practice, and I have had a wide range...

Christian Shiyou is a hardworking and dedicated attorney ready to assist you and your legal needs. Since 2021, Christian has been engaged in the general practice of law across the entire state of Mississippi with Shiyou Law Firm, PLLC. Christian specializes in adoptions, family law, and criminal law, but also works routinely with civil litigation and appeals. He also regularly works as a Guardian ad Litem where he represents the best interest of children in adoption, termination of parental rights, and custody cases. A native of Collins, Mississippi, Christian received his B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Southern...