Lance Mixon

Lance Mixon

 
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
  • Mississippi
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Vic Carmody Jr
Vic Carmody Jr May 22, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
If Lance Mixon appeared at my Jail door and stated "Your family just hired me to defend you",i could take a breath knowing i was in great hands. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I hired Lance Mixon as my clerk while he was in law school,and as an attorney when he graduated.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

I hired Lance Mixon as a clerk while he was in Law school. I have worked with over 100 law clerks and Lance was Just one of two that i hired after he finished law school.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Lance was a second year law student when he began working for me and is now in his 13th year of practice.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Lance is a very effective advocate for his clients. He has built an exceptional relationship with both the bench and bar. He receives requests from lawyers around the state for guidance in handling their cases and teaches for The University Of Mississippi in their CLE programs every year for lawyers across the state. Lance thoroughly researches the law so he remains current on all the latest case law and briefs us all as issues arise.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Lance is known as "the walking West Law" in our office. He maintains the highest level of legal knowledge has has literally written briefs on most all the legal issues we use in court. He maintains our inhouse brief bank which increases our trial preparation. Lance is also the lead attorney in updating both our books,Mississippi Dui Law and Practice (Thompson West) and Mississippi Criminal Law Practice Forms (Thompson West)

Legal Analysis: Excellent

We all have input to cases each Lawyer takes in,and Lance Mixon is always the one we turn to for case law authority. Lance has a stellar reputation with Judges for providing the most current legal precedents,and has often settled cases prior to trial.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Lance spends an extraordinary amount of time in pretrial client conferences and is very generous with his time.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Lance Mixon is well respected by his peers,clients,other lawyers courts and judges for his consummate professionalism.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
All areas of felony and misdemeanor criminal trials, negotiations ,appeals ,motion hearings ,discovery ,probation violations and other aspects dealing with the representation of the accused citizen .
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials

Lance has excelled in all aspects of criminal law.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Devin Whitt
Devin Whitt May 18, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Lance and I both represent clients in DUI and criminal cases and have frequently discussed issues that come in criminal matters over the years. I have a respect for Lance and trust his judgment when it comes to legal issues in DUI and related matters. I wholeheartedly recommend him! View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

Lance and I both represent clients in DUI and criminal cases and have frequently discussed issues that come in criminal matters over the years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

I routinely represent client in DUI and other criminal matters in Mississippi. I have come to know Lance from frequent interactions with him in courts throughout the State of Mississippi.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have known Lance for over ten years and routinely interact with him in DUI and other criminal matters.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Lance and I both represent clients in DUI and criminal cases and have frequently discussed issues that come in criminal matters over the years. Based on our interaction, I trust his judgment when it comes to issues in DUI and related criminal matters.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Lance has been involved in various DUI and criminal cases over the years. Lance's knowledge of the law is comprehensive, and I have watched him demonstrate his knowledge through well prepared and eloquent legal arguments in various courts and in yearly attorney CLE.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Lance and I both represent clients in DUI and criminal cases and have frequently discussed issues that come in criminal matters over the years. I have a respect for Lance and trust his judgment when it comes to issues in DUI and related matters.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Lance's communication skills are excellent and he is approachable and easy to communicate with.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I believe that Lance exercises the upmost degree of professionalism and ethical conduct in his practice.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law and Personal Injury.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Hiawatha Northington II
Hiawatha Northington II May 5, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I could not be more pleased with the quality and scope of Mr. Mixon's representation. I will continue to recommend his services to those in need of effective criminal counsel. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

Friend and business colleague of Mr. Mixon.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

I have referred many criminal matters to Mr. Mixon.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2010 - present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Extremely knowledgable of his area of practice and impressively effective in his advocacy for clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Demonstrated mastery in specialty of DUI defense and related criminal charges.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Command of all applicable legal precedent and statutes, as well as familiarity with relevant court personnel and judiciary.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Timely and responsive to client inquiries as well as to referral opportunities.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Among the most ethical and professional lawyers in the metro Jackson, MS area.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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