Ed Edwards
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Ed Edwards
Biography
R.L. “Ed” Edwards is a graduate of Southern Illinois University, having earned a degree in Workforce Education and Development cum laude. In December of 2005, Ed completed his legal training at Loyola University of New Orleans School of Law receiving a Juris Doctor degree.
Admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2006, Ed started his own law firm in Hancock County, Mississippi. While in the solo practice of law from 2006 to 2009, Ed was able to work at refining his skills in the litigation of personal injury claims, domestic and family law issues, and criminal defense.
Ed is both a US Navy veteran and a US Army veteran, having served 9 years in the Navy rising to the rank of Electronics’ Technician First Class (E-6). After the continued terror attacks on the US, Ed joined the Mississippi Army National Guard. Ed has answered our Nation’s call to serve several times throughout his career. He has deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn, and was most recently deployed to Camp Beurhing, Kuwait in 2015 with the 185th Theater Aviation Brigade where he was Brigade Trial Counsel. Ed currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army JAG Corps and serves at Camp Shelby, MS.
Ed and his wife, Becky made the decision to make the Mississippi Gulf Coast their home in 2015 when they purchased a home overlooking the Mississippi Sound. Coming from New Orleans to the Coast has been a wonderful experience and Ed made the decision to reestablish his law practice on the Gulf Coast. R.L. “Ed” Edwards, Attorney & Counselor at Law, Inc. Ed is the City Prosecutor for the city of Bay St. Louis, MS, Assistant County Prosecutor in Harrison County, and was most recently named City Prosecutor for the city of Pass Christian, MS.
Ed is extremely familiar with the criminal justice systems of Hancock and Harrison Counties and can assist you in achieving the best possible solution for your individual situation.
Call Ed Today for your free consultation!Practice Areas
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Fees
- Free Consultation - All potential clients receive a free consultation.
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted for amounts over $1500.
- Contingent Fees - contingency fees are accepted on personal injury matters only.
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Professional Experience
Lawyer R.L. "Ed" Edwards, Attorney & Counselor at Law, Inc.
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Mississippi State Bar Member (2006 - Current)
US Army Judge Advocate Lieutenant Colonel (2010 - Current)
Mississippi Prosecutors Association Member (2017 - Current)
Education
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University of Phoenix A.A. (1990) | Electronics' Engineering
Year: 1990 - 1990
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Southern Illinois University - Carbondale B.S. (1999) | Workforce Education and Development
Year: 1991 - 1999
Honors: Cum Laude
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University of Mississippi Law
Year: 2005 - 2005
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Loyola University New Orleans J.D. (2005) | Civil Law
Year: 2002 - 2005
Certifications
- Certified Guardian Ad Litem: Mississippi Bar Association
Websites
http://www.ededwardslaw.com
Ed Edwards Law
305 Reese St., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 231-1330