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    In Desoto County, Mississippi, there are 49 criminal defense lawyers available with 178+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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    Desoto County Has 49 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 178 Reviews

    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Serving the legal needs of North Mississippi with high quality affordable services. Byron practices mainly in the Third Chancery District (DeSoto, Tate, Panola, Yalbousha, Grenada and Montgomery counties) handling divorce, child custody and suppor...

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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Desoto County, MS

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Criminal Defense

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    James David Franks

    PRO

    5.09 reviews
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    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Jim has been a practicing attorney in Desoto County since 1979. He has defended 46 Death Penalty cases, over 5,000 DUI cases, and innumerable other felonies and misdemeanors. He previously served for 10 years as the Youth Court Prosecutor for Deso...
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Haden Lawyer is an associate attorney at the Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm. He received his Bachelor's degree from Florida State University and his J.D. from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis. He has been practicing law since 2007 and ...
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: When selecting an attorney to assist you with your case, you want someone who understands your situation, is understanding with regard to your circumstances, and has the experience and skill necessary to achieve the best possible outcome. The atto...
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: 36 years experience in the legal field. Served as a Judge for 15 years Serve as a Special Assistant Attorney General for Miss. Served as a State Senator Served as Counsel for the Miss. Senate Judiciary Committee
    Steven Wayne Pittman

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    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning
    Bio: Attorney Steven W. Pittman is a Shareholder at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC. He practices in multiple complex areas of the law, including personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law, family law, civil litigation, Social Security Disab...
    Hiten H Patel

    PRO

    5.09 reviews
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    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Collection, Expungement
    Bio: Hiten H. Patel is the founder and managing attorney of HP Attorneys, PLLC, a North Mississippi law firm that practices criminal defense, business law, personal injury, collections and other general civil litigation. Hiten has over ten years of exp...
    Charles Nicholas Smith

    PRO

    5.04 reviews
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    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Providing results since 1932. Call for a free consultation
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Davis Law offers a wide range of legal services including Family Law (marriage, adoption, divorce, and child custody), Estate Planning and Criminal Law. We have the tools necessary to help you through difficult times. We partner with our clients f...
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Bio: Attorney Victoria V. Washington is the founder and owner of The Washington Law Firm PLLC in Southaven, Mississippi. She serves clients throughout north Mississippi. Ms. Washington has invaluable insight into the criminal justice system and underst...
    Jefferson Davis Gilder

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    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Jefferson D. Gilder is a shareholder at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC. He was admitted to the Mississippi and Tennessee Bars in 1990 and is currently admitted to practice in all courts in the states of Mississippi and Tennessee. Mr. Gilder's ...
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Robbie Hayes has been practicing law in Mississippi for 14 years and in Tennessee for 8 years. He focuses his practice in the areas of general civil litigation and criminal defense. He has practiced law throughout the state of Mississippi and in W...
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    Bio: Jessica is from Destin, Florida. She graduated from Niceville High School and graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies. After college, she returned to Florida and graduated Cum Laude receiving her Juri...
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Drug Crime and more
    Vanessa Winkler Price

    PRO

    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Our firm provides each client with professional, fair and compassionate representation.
    Benjamin Murphy

    PRO

    4.730 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    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.
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Desoto County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I am an attorney licensed to practice in Mississippi with an office in Olive Branch. I handle divorces, DUIs and other criminal cases, estates and some persoanl injury.

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