Mississppi Band of Choctaw Indians Legal Defense

Mississppi Band of Choctaw Indians Legal Defense provides advocacy and legal services for members of the Choctaw tribe. The mission of the organization is to ensure that members of the Choctaw community receive equitable justice and strong legal representation. Representatives within the organization are able to offer legal support in tribal court, federal court, as well as state and municipal courts. They prioritize felony criminal cases, civil litigation and legal matters involving Tribal jurisdiction and enrollment. Some of the felonies they handle include manslaughter, murder, rape, DUIs, burglary and felony possession. The organization also works with certain misdemeanors, including assault, trespassing, and shoplifting. Family court matters including child custody, divorce and adoption are also under the purview of Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Legal Defense, as well as cases regarding Choctaw blood relation. For more information about specific services, individuals should contact the organization directly using the information on this page.