John Christopher Cox
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John Christopher Cox
Biography
John C. Cox was born and raised in Cleveland, Mississippi. He is a 1996 graduate of Delta State University and a 1999 graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law. He is licensed before all state and federal courts in Mississippi, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is an "AV" rated lawyer by the Martindale-Hubbell, and has been listed in Super Lawyers magazine on multiple occasions. His areas of practice include all civil and criminal law, including family law, personal injury, and white collar criminal defense.
Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
White Collar Crime
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
DUI & DWI
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Municipal Court Judge City of Cleveland
Year: 2002 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Mississippi State Bar Member (Current)
American Inns of Court Barrister (Current)
Sports Lawyers Association (Current)
American Bar Association (Current)
Awards
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Rising Stars
Super Lawyers 2013.0
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Volunteer of the Year
Mississippi Tennis Association 2018.0
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Leaders in Law
Mississippi Business Journal 2015.0
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Alumni Hall of Fame
Delta State University 2015.0
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Rising Stars
Super Lawyers 2014.0
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Leadership Mississippi
Mississippi Economic Council 2004.0
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Top 40 under 40
Mississippi Business Journal 2003.0
Education
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University of Mississippi J.D. (1999) | Law
Year: 1996 - 1999
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Delta State University B.A. (1996) | English
Year: 1992 - 1996
Honors: Delta State Student Hall of Fame, Omicron Delta Kappa, Lambda Iota Tau literature honor society, Dean's and President's List. Activities: Student Government Association Vice President, President of the Student Senate, Editor in Chief of the campus newspaper, The Delta Statement, Kappa Alpha Order.
116 S Court St, Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-8352