The purpose of the Criminal Defense Section is to provide a framework to exchange information to attorneys practicing in the area of criminal law in the Justice, Municipal, County, and Circuit and Federal Courts throughout the state. It strives to provide opportunities for criminal defense attorneys to increase their knowledge in the field of criminal defense through the publication of newsletters, legal education, and through featured speakers during Section meetings and seminars. The Criminal Defense Section also lobbies for essential legislation regarding changes to the criminal justice system.

Criminal Defense Section

2024-2025 Executive Committee

Chair
Michael Carr, Cleveland
Carr Law Firm PLLC
[email protected]
(662) 441-1529

Vice Chair    
Aafram Y. Sellers, Jackson
Sellers & Associates PLLC
[email protected]
(601) 352-0102

Secretary    
Matthew G. Dalton, Southaven
The Stroud Law Firm    
[email protected]    
(662) 536-5656

Member at Large (8/2024-7/2025)    
Eugene Carlos Tanner, III, Jackson
Tanner & Associates, LLC
[email protected]  
(601) 460-1745

Member at Large (8/2024-7/2026)    
Keveon Taylor, Merigold
The Porter law Firm
[email protected]
(662) 371-3497

Member at Large (8/2024-7/2027)
Michael Reed, Hattiesburg
T. Michael Reed, PA
[email protected]
(601) 602-5126