Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
4.7 /5.0
30 Client Reviews
$ 200-300 per hour
About Benjamin
Biography
Ben Murphy, a DeSoto County native, has practiced law since 2007 and is licensed in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas. He earned his law degree from Ole Miss, with additional study in Hawaii. Ben currently serves as Desoto County Justice Court Judge for District 2, Public Defender for Southaven (since 2011), and Municipal Court Judge in Horn Lake (since 2017). He is also Vice-President of the DeSoto County Bar Association and a certified Guardian ad Litem.
A graduate of Leadership DeSoto and a member of Getwell Church, Ben and his wife, Misty, lead the church’s multi-generation Sunday school class. They live in Southaven with their three children. In his free time, Ben enjoys traveling, hunting, fishing, cooking, Ole Miss football, and spending time with family.
The Murphy Law Firm: Honest, trusted, and respected legal representation since 2011. We offer comprehensive legal services from family law and estate planning to criminal defense and personal injury.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
19 years
DUI and DWI
20%
19 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
19 years
Child Custody
15%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Arkansas for 18 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 18 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 19 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
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Posted by Jeremy | August 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Divorce Attorney
Mr. Murphy fought for a fair divorce settlement. He makes it easy to understand what I being handled as well as what needs to be done. I recommend Mr. Murphy and plan to continue to use him for all my future needs!
Benjamin Murphy
Replied last August 25, 2022Thanks for the endorsement, Jeremy.
Posted by Janice | August 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Review for Ben Murphy Defense Attorney
Ben Murphy did an exceptional job as my defense attorney!!! He put my mind at ease from the beginning of our first meeting. He was also able to get both charges dropped as well as the arrest expunged from my record. He had the expertise I needed to get me through to the end. I would highly rec...
Benjamin Murphy
Replied last August 25, 2022Thanks for the review! Call if there is anything else I can do to help you.
Posted by Matt | August 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Phenomenal
I can not thank Mr. MURPHY enough. Myself and my family ended up into a very bad situation. He came highly recommended from a few individuals. With one call a meeting was set, our nightmare was not over but it came to an ease. Few weeks later court came to an end with our nightmare dismissed and go...
Benjamin Murphy
Replied last August 25, 2022You are welcome! If you ever need anything else, please let me know.
Posted by Thomas | August 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Level Headed Advisor
When I found out I was getting divorced, I was a wreck...Ben was recommended by a friend. Ben was understanding and direct about my situation. As a project manager who had never worked with a lawyer on personal needs, "I needed to know certain things...", Ben helped me understand the path ahead and...
Benjamin Murphy
Replied last August 25, 2022Glad to help!
Posted by Chris | August 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
High integrity, great listener, excellent representative
Mr. Murphy was everything I had hoped for in an attorney when it came to my divorce. He gave me honest opinion and feedback and never once made promises he couldn't keep. When I was at my wits end, Mr. Murphy remained calm and let me know he was fighting on my behalf. When all was said and done we...
Benjamin Murphy
Replied last August 25, 2022Thank you for these words, Chris. I take pride in what I do, and I hope it shows in the results I provide.
Benjamin Murphy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He's a fighter!"
"Ben Murphy is an attorney with a great combination of patience and understanding while still remaining aggressive for his clients in the courtroom."
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"I endorse this lawyer as an execellent criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a great attorney who cares about his clients and is a great advocate for them."
"Ben is a knowledgeable and capable criminal defense attorney. He provides an invaluable service by seeking just results for his clients. I highly endorse Ben, and I feel very comfortable recommending him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked alongside Benjamin for several years and know that her cares about his clients and the work he does for them."
"I have observed to be an attorney ethical, knowledgeable and talented attorney. He exhibits a high level of decision making and treats his clients with the utmost respect and integrity."
"Ben is an excellent attorney who takes good care of his clients. He listens to their concerns and gives them advice that is easy to understand. He has always been very professional in my dealing with him even on cases that we are on the opposite sides of."
Mary Lynn Damare
Family lawyer
Jennifer Morgan
Family lawyer
Brandon Flechas
Criminal defense lawyer
Jerry Hisaw
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Justice Court Judge, DeSoto County, Mississippi
2017 - Present
Municipal Court Judge, City of Horn Lake
2011 - Present
Owner, The Murphy Law Firm
2011 - Present
Public Defender, City of Southaven
Associations
2008 - Present
DeSoto County Bar AssociationVice President
2007 - Present
Mississippi Bar
2007 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association
2007 - Present
Arkansas Bar Association
Education
2006
University of Mississippi School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Mississippi School of Law
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers