Joseph Anthony Denson

Joseph Anthony Denson

3.9
Rating: 2.9

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Meridian, MS
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family ... +5 more

1931 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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Licenses

Licensed in Mississippi for 20 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 2005

Active

Licensed in Alabama for 17 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2008

Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Denson & Associates, PLLC

1931 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301

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Joseph Anthony Denson's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hustler

Attorney Denson repeatedly showed up for court unprepared and did not do what he said he would do. He would claim he was going to subpoena witnesses and experts before taking my money, then would not. He even pretended he was sick once as we waited all day and were not seen by the judge. I flew my fa...mily from Florida only to be told to come back in a month. After 2 years, my case digressed significantly under his "services." I had to hire another attorney. Now, attorney Denson will not return my 2nd retainer of $5k that he never earned. He really did not earn the first retainer but gave me an invoice of phone calls and emails amounting to $3k. He will not answer emails nor calls. He is also a pastor which I believe he dedicates far more time towards. Do not get suckered by this hustler, you will be forced to find someone professional.

Posted by lakisha lewis | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Well Done

Mr. Denson did a very good job on my case. The work that he done for me couldn't been better. I will always refer him to my clients and others because he is the best. Mr. Denson keep up the good work and I was truely bless to have you represent me. May GOD continue to bless you in your business.

Posted by Carl | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer / Caring man

Denson is a great lawyer & caring person he really help my son he worked hard on his case got him from 19 years to 1 year so this mean a job well done.if we every needed another lawyer he would be the man.

Posted by Keith | December 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good divorce lawyer

Very professional and courteous staff. Handled my case like it was his own. Always kept me in the loop with the entire process.

Posted by Keauntae | April 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer, Better Man.

Attorney Denson was very professional from the time I walked in the office until the conclusion of my case.. He was very attentive, very concerned with every detail big and small. I was recommended by one of his former clients and was completely blown away by the actual service I did receive from hi...s entire team. They were readily available to answer any and all of my questions even to just call and make sure everything was ok which was a level of customer service I was not expecting . I would give this review 10 stars if I had the option just to express my overall satisfaction. It's very refreshing in this time we live in where there's not many good, honest, for the people lawyers...Attorney Denson is that and then some.

Joseph Denson

Replied last April 20, 2016

It was a pleasure working with such a great client!!! Thanks for review!

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Joseph Anthony Denson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alex Davis

Litigation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Denson was able to calm my mothers fears concerning her suit and provide her with peace of mind. I have also known Mr. Denson since law school and would not trust another attorney with my mothers case."

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Farrah Martinez

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph fights for the rights of his clients. He is compassionate, honest and aggressive."

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Farrah Martinez

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  2.9 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Reprimand issued in AL, 2023

updated on 09/11/2023

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension issued in AL, 2019

updated on 04/22/2020

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

10 Yr. Anniversary Proudly Serving the Community Since 2005, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

The Meridian Star Readers' Choice Award, Meridian Star

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Managing Attorney, The Law Office of Denson and Associates, PLLC

2006 - 2017

Public Defender, City of Meridian

2003 - 2005

Research Assistant, Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law

2003 - 2004

Law Professor's Assistant, Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law

2000 - 2001

Legal Assistant, Mississippi Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel

1995 - 2000

Legal Assistant, Davis, Goss, & Williams, PLLC

Associations

2008 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

2005 - Present

Mississippi State Bar

Member

2005 - Present

Lauderdale County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Lauderdale County Bar Association; Young Lawyers Division

President

2007 - 2008

Lauderdale County Bar Association; Young Lawyers Division

President

2005 - 2014

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Mississippi v. Cox

Acquitted

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Education

2005

Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Tougaloo College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Mississippi State Conference

Legal Health and Wellness

Publications

Languages

English

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