Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Starkville Criminal Defense & Family Law Attorney
Since 1990, our firm has provided dedicated legal representation to clients across Northeast Mississippi. Specializing in criminal defense and family law, we bring 28 years of experience to cases involving DUI, drug offenses, divorce, custody, and more. Our practice extends across Attala, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and 10 additional counties, with representation in municipal courts from Ackerman to Yazoo City. Admitted to all Mississippi state and federal courts, Charles Bruce Brown combines engineering and business expertise with legal acumen, having earned honors at Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi School of Law. Recognized as one of Americas Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in 2018, our firm maintains rigorous standards for excellence.We offer free initial consultations to discuss your case, leveraging deep local knowledge and a proven track record in both trial and appellate courts. Our services span chancery matters, civil litigation, and complex criminal defense cases, including firearm violations, drug trafficking, and sex crimes. With dual roles as municipal attorney and prosecutor since 2008, we understand both sides of the courtroom equation. Our commitment to clients is reflected in personalized attention, transparent communication, and aggressive advocacy tailored to each unique situation.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
DUI Defense
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Municipal Law
Drug Offenses
Divorce Cases
Child Custody
Probate Matters
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 28 years of legal experience since 1990
- Serves 14 Mississippi counties including Attala and Oktibbeha
- Recognized by Americas Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Offers free initial consultations
- Dual perspective from municipal attorney/prosecutor experience
Associations and certifications
- Americas Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
Services
Criminal Defense
Defending clients against felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI, drug offenses, and firearm violations. Our practice handles complex cases involving trafficking, sex crimes, and violent offenses. With experience in appellate courts, we provide strategic defense for clients facing severe penalties across Northeast Mississippi.
Family Law
Representing clients in divorce, custody, and child support matters. Our services include adoption proceedings, property division, and enforcement of custody agreements. We handle contested cases involving alimony, parental rights termination, and grandparents' visitation rights in chancery courts.
Municipal Prosecution
Providing municipal legal services since 2008, including prosecution of ordinance violations and traffic offenses. Our experience spans representing cities in matters involving public safety enforcement, code violations, and local regulatory compliance across multiple Mississippi jurisdictions.
Civil Litigation
Handling personal injury claims, property disputes, and collection cases. Our practice includes eviction proceedings, tort law matters, and defense against civil claims. We represent clients in garnishment actions and property partition disputes in circuit and chancery courts.
Appeals Practice
Managing criminal and civil appeals in Mississippi Supreme Court. Our experience includes challenging convictions, sentencing errors, and procedural violations. We handle appeals as both appellant and appellee, focusing on preserving trial court victories or correcting judicial errors.
People
Charles Bruce Brown
Attorney at Law
Licensed since 1990 with engineering and business degrees. Recognized nationally in criminal defense. Handles complex litigation across 14 counties. Combines technical expertise with courtroom experience in both prosecution and defense roles.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense and family law, handling DUI, drug offenses, divorce, custody, and related matters.
How long have you served Starkville clients?
Our firm has provided legal services in Starkville since 1990, with 28 years of combined experience.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and case specifics.
Which counties do you represent clients in?
We represent clients in Attala, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Grenada, Lee, Lowndes, Montgomery, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Neshoba, Winston, Webster, and Yazoo counties.
What makes your firm unique?
Our attorney combines engineering/business expertise with legal honors and dual municipal court experience since 2008.
