Statewide DUI defense — from new arrests to old convictions you may not have known about.
Every year, thousands of Mississippians are found guilty of DUI without ever appearing in court. Some never received notice. Some were told the wrong date. Some paid a ticket thinking it was over and only learned years later — when a background check, a license renewal, or a collections call surfaced a conviction they did not know existed.
Weldy Law Firm represents drivers across all 82 Mississippi counties in DUI cases ranging from routine first-offense stops to decade-old guilty-in-absence judgments carrying active warrants and suspended licenses. We know how the Justice, Municipal, and Circuit Courts handle these cases because we are in them constantly — and we know the procedural openings that most people, and most lawyers, overlook.
Every Mississippi DUI case deserves a full evaluation. On every matter we take, we look at five categories of defense:
Mississippi Justice Courts sometimes enter DUI convictions against defendants who did not appear. Reasons vary. Notice may have gone to an old address, the court date may have changed without effective notification, or a driver may have paid what they thought was just a traffic ticket without understanding the full consequences.
These matters can sit quietly for months or years before surfacing — often through a license suspension letter from the Department of Public Safety, a collections call about unpaid fines, or a failed background check at a new job. By the time they surface, many people assume it is too late to do anything. That is not always the case.
Weldy Law Firm has built a statewide practice around these cases. If you were convicted without meaningful notice, options may still be available — but timing matters. The sooner you call after discovering the conviction, the more room there is to work with.
Weldy Law Firm handles DUI cases in every Mississippi county. We maintain dedicated practice pages for the counties where we see the highest volume of DUI matters:
Don’t see your county? Call us anyway. We take cases statewide and we travel.
If you are reading this because you just learned you have a DUI on your record that you did not know about, take these two steps today:
Initial consultations are free. We handle DUI defense on a flat-fee basis for most cases, so you know what you are paying before we start.
Not necessarily. The most important thing is to act as soon as possible after you find out. The sooner you call after discovering the conviction, the more likely there are still options on the table. If you just learned through a background check, collections call, or license suspension letter, pick up the phone today.
Possibly. Payment is not always fatal to an appeal, especially if you paid without understanding you were pleading guilty to a criminal offense. The facts of each case matter. Call us to evaluate your specific situation.
Yes. We represent Mississippi drivers at every stage — from the traffic stop forward. Early representation is almost always better than late representation. If you have an arraignment coming up, call immediately.
Mississippi DUI convictions follow you home. Most states enter Mississippi DUIs into the National Driver Register within weeks, and your home state will often suspend or restrict your license based on the Mississippi judgment. We handle out-of-state clients regularly.
Initial consultations are free. We will discuss fee structure with you directly after reviewing the details of your case. Every DUI case is different, and we want to give you an honest assessment of your situation before talking about cost.
In most cases, yes. Mississippi courts generally expect the defendant to be present for hearings and trial. We will tell you upfront what your case requires and work with you to coordinate travel when needed. For certain procedural matters your presence may not be required, and we can handle those on your behalf.
Whether you are fighting a new DUI charge, an old conviction you never knew about, or a license suspension you cannot explain, Weldy Law Firm takes these cases seriously. Call 601-624-7460 or use our contact form for a free case evaluation.
