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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Benjamin Murphy's Reviews
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Posted by Jon & Jen | April 29, 2015
Morally and Legally Trustworthy
Ben Murphy goes beyond the call of his job. He has represented our family several times. Our situation was by far abnormal. While there were times we started to lose faith, Ben never did. He always fights for what is right and what is deserved. He stands firm in his morals and belief in the justi...
Posted by Joshua | April 20, 2015 | Child Custody
Custody battle.
Mr. Murphy is a great lawyer! He really fights hard for you. I wanted to be able to see my child and that's what he faught for. Ben Murphy is honest and answers any questions you may have, regardless of how silly the questions may be. He is just a lawyer that is truly on your side.
Posted by Barry | April 14, 2015 | Probate
Excellent Lawyer
Professionally, I have worked with lawyers all across the country as an expert witness. As in any profession some are better than others but my work affords me an insiders perspective,. Which in turn makes me a bit more critical. My involvement with Ben was personal as he was representing me on my mo...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2015
Excellence at its best!
Ben has helped us on a couple of occasions. Everything was done in a timely manner and professionally.
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent lawyer
My lawyer fought for me to have 50/50 custody of my children. He would settle for anything less than that.
Benjamin Murphy
Replied last August 25, 2022I'm glad we met your expectations. Thanks for sharing your opinion on our service.
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