From an early age I have been intensely interested in all things that involve competition and sports. Love for football, basketball, and baseball were unavoidable as I was a teacher and coaches son. I was blessed to have played three years of college basketball and a year of baseball in college. Many lessons were learned on the courts and fields of my youth.
Perhaps even more important was the love to learn instilled by my parents. I am a voracious reader that leans toward biographies and histories and factual portrayals.
Presently I am actively engaged at my church as a Sunday school teacher.
I am happily married for over 20 years and blessed by 6 children.
Languages spoken
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MS | Active | 1993 | 03/31/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Notable | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Nominated Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers for Mississippi | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
Nominated Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers in America | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Nominated for 10 Best Attorneys for Mississippi | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Nominated fo 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2016 |
Nominated for 10 Best for Client Satisfaction in Mississippi | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2016 |
Nominated for Top 10 Attorney Award in Mississippi | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2015 |
Nominated for Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers | Nation Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Nominated for 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2014 |
Nominated for Top 50 DUI Attorneys in Mississippi | The National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2014 |
Nominated for Top 10 Attorney Award for Mississippi | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2014 |
Top Contributor DUI | AVVO | 2014 |
Top Contributor Criminal Defense | AVVO | 2014 |
Top Attorney DUI | AVVO | 2014 |
Top Attorney Criminal Defense | AVVO | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | William Wayne Housley, Attorney at Law | 1996 - 2014 |
Attorney | Jim Waide and Associates | 1993 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Mississippi State Bar | Member | 1993 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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AVVO Legal Guides | The Importance of Communication for Criminal Defense | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Mississippi School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Mississippi State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1986 |
Clarke College | Associate of Arts | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Lee County Republicans | Proposition 26 | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of Mississippi v. R.J. | DUI other dismissed. |
City of Tupelo v. W.P. | Shoplifting Second Offense Dismissed |
City of Southhaven v. S.M. | DUI refusal dismissed |
State of Mississippi v. JM | DUI dismissed |
State of Mississippi v. SW | Probation |
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Carl Lauer, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
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A well respected traffic and criminal defense attorney. He has a strong commitment to both his clients and his family.
Charles Adkins, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
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Mr. Housley is highly respected in the legal community. I endorse and recommend this attorney in the practice of DWI / DUI and Criminal Defense.
Justin Schiks, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Oscar Ramirez, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 19, 2017
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Mr. Housley is professional, bright and finds creative solutions to complex legal problems. I endorse this lawyer.
Fiza Syed, Expungement Attorney on Apr 26, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Walter Hnot,, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
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William is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
H. Aalsberg, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 26, 2016
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If your in trouble with the law the State has unlimited resources to prosecute your case. You need to even the playing field with an experienced and skilled lawyer. If you need a defense you can choose from hundreds of lawyers, but if you need to Win, you only have one choice William W. Housley, Esq. I endorse him.
Jon Welborn, Unknown Attorney on Jun 30, 2016
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I endorse this highly competent, friendly, and exceptional lawyer.
Pascal Schunk, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 8, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgable and an asset to the legal community.
Matthew Barton, Unknown Attorney on Mar 2, 2016
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If you need good advice, Mr. Housley is a good attorney to see. Mr. Housley cares about helping others, so let his knowledge work for you. I recommend this lawyer.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alberto Quirantes, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 7, 2015
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William Housley is a consummate professional who cares about his clients and winning their cases. When it comes to hiring a great criminal lawyer, take it from the "Q", experience counts. You can trust William with your criminal case.
Jason Goldman, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 3, 2015
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I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Housley aggressively defends his clients, but does so with a sense of pragmatism. Very effective communication skills.
Charles Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Aggressive, talented and experienced litigator.
Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Housley. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact him for help.
Nema Daghbandan, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Callahan, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Brent Hardy, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
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I endorse William without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator.
Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Nathaniel Wojan, Unknown Attorney on Jul 30, 2015
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Great advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Ginger Kelly, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 21, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. An awesome tough, talented and thorough litigator.
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