Misdemeanor Defense Lawyer in Madison County

Defending Misdemeanor Charges Across Mississippi Courts Since 2006

Since 2006, Oberhousen Law Firm has defended clients facing criminal charges throughout Madison, Rankin, Hinds, and Copiah Counties. Our practice covers both felony and misdemeanor matters, including DUI, drug offenses, assault and other violent charges, and white collar allegations, in Mississippi state and federal courts. Mississippi law treats misdemeanors as a separate classification from felonies, generally carrying lower maximum penalties, but a charge at any level deserves a structured legal response.

A misdemeanor charge in Madison County, Mississippi can affect your record, your employment, and your future. Call us at (601) 202-4099 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about where your case stands.

How We Approach Misdemeanor Defense

When you work with us, you communicate directly with the attorney responsible for your court appearances and strategy decisions. We don’t route your case through layers of staff. That direct involvement means your defense develops consistently from the first consultation through final resolution.

No two misdemeanor cases are identical. We tailor our approach to the specific evidence, witness statements, prior history, and court procedures that apply to your matter. We also prepare for negotiation and trial at the same time rather than defaulting to one path and pivoting only when forced. That parallel preparation keeps all options open and puts us in a stronger position at every stage.

Misdemeanor Charge Types & Court Levels We Handle

Our misdemeanor defense work covers DUI, drug offenses, assault and other violent charges, and white collar allegations at the misdemeanor level. These are the same charge categories we handle at the felony level, and that overlap matters when prosecutors have discretion over how to file a charge.

Misdemeanor cases in Mississippi move through different courts depending on where the offense occurred and how the charge is filed. We represent clients at the municipal, county, circuit, and federal court levels, each carrying distinct procedural requirements and filing deadlines. Knowing those differences before a hearing date arrives shapes how we prepare.