Dianne Herman Ellis

Dianne Herman Ellis

Ellis Law Firm
  • Criminal Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence ...
  • Mississippi
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We are a South Mississippi law firm serving the needs of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and surrounding areas. We represent clients in all of the courts of Harrison, Jackson, and Hancock counties, with the surrounding counties upon request. We represent our clients in Chancery, Circuit, County, Youth, Justice, and Municipal Courts, as well as in the Federal Court systems. Our practice is limited to Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Modifications of Child Custody, Paternity, Youth Court actions, Adoptions, and other family matters, and to Criminal Defense. including felony defense, DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence charges, and any other criminal matter, including federal crimes, and to other civil actions, including civil rights cases. We gladly represent non-traditional families and same sex families. Our attorneys, and our outstanding staff, are available to take your calls at any time of night and day. We have an answering service for emergency phone calls at any time. We consider our clients to be our family.

Practice Areas
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
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
DUI & DWI
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Additional Practice Area
  • General Civil
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We accept all credit and/or debit cards
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Mississippi
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5th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Mississippi Bar Association- Family Law Section
Current
American Bar Association
Current
Mississippi Bar Association
Current
Education
Mississippi College School of Law
J.D. (2007) | Law
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Honors: Top 25% of my graduating class
Activities: I worked a full-time job as a Registered Nurse throughout law school and raised two beautiful and amazing daughters as a single mother. They inspired me and encouraged me to complete school.
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Tulane University
B.S. (2004)
Honors: Magna Cum Laude 3.9 GPA
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University of Mobile
A.S. (1991) | Nursing
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Awards
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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Professional Associations
LGBT Bar- Family Law Institute
Member
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Moderator- Family Law, Mississippi Bar Association - 2015 Annual Meeting and Summer School for Lawyers
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Certifications
Guardian Ad Litem
Mississippi Bar Association
Family Law Section
American Bar Association
Family Law Section
Mississippi Bar Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Ellis Law Firm
1145 Robinson Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Telephone: (228) 215-0037
Fax: (228) 284-1889