Sean Buckley
Sean Buckley, Esq. - Top-rated Federal & State criminal defense attorney.
Mississippi Criminal Defense Attorney Sean Buckley — A Proven Fighter in State & Federal Court
With over 25 years of experience, criminal defense attorney Sean Buckley is known as a relentless advocate for the accused across Gulfport, Biloxi, and South Mississippi. Whether you’re facing felony charges, under federal investigation, or seriously injured due to someone else's negligence, he brings trusted legal insight and battle-tested courtroom strategy to every case.
Defense attorney Sean Buckley is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest honor for legal skill, ethics, and professionalism. If your future is on the line, you need a defense attorney with real experience in high-stakes cases.
Voted #1 by Best of Coastal Mississippi 2024 (including Best Law Firm)
2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers
2025 Best Lawyers in America
Mr. Buckley has earned “Not Guilty” verdicts and favorable outcomes in a wide range of criminal cases:
Drug Possession & Trafficking
Federal Conspiracy & Health Care Fraud
Sexual Offense Allegations
Domestic Violence & Murder Charges
He’s defended clients from all walks of life—including a sitting U.S. District Judge, a former U.S. Congressman, a NASA astronaut, and many more.
Each case is unique, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes—but they show what Sean Buckley delivers when it matters most.
Since 2010, Mr. Buckley has served as Lead Attorney Editor of O’Connor’s Federal Criminal Rules & Codes, a respected reference used by federal criminal lawyers nationwide. His legal expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, CNN, NBC, CBS, and more.
The Law Offices of Sean Buckley is a defense firm based in South Mississippi. Sean and his wife, Marisol Quijano Buckley, work together to deliver elite, personalized criminal defense and personal injury representation.
If you're facing charges, under investigation, or seriously injured, contact Sean Buckley today! 228-933-4411
- White Collar Crime
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
- FEDERAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
- SEX CRIMES - FEDERAL & STATE
- FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES
- MONEY LAUNDERING
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Retainers and other fees to be discussed on a case by case basis.
- Mississippi
- The Mississippi Bar
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24006675
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- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Law Offices of Sean Buckley
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- Federal and State of Mississippi Criminal Defense Attorney
- The University of Texas School of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- Best Lawyers In America 2025
- Best Lawyers In America
- AMERICA'S MOST HONORED LAWYERS
- The American Registry
- SeanBuckleyLaw.com Top 1% AMERICA'S MOST HONORED LAWYERS TOP 1% Awarded for continuous professional recognition and accomplishment realized by the Top 1% of American Lawyers. All qualifying public recognitions of excellence are certified by The American Registry and include significant mentions in the press, honors by recognized trade groups, and acclaimed recognitions by peers and clients.
- AMERICA'S MOST HONORED LAWYERS
- The American Registry
- Top 1% AMERICA'S MOST HONORED LAWYERS TOP 1% Awarded for continuous professional recognition and accomplishment realized by the Top 1% of American Lawyers. All qualifying public recognitions of excellence are certified by The American Registry and include significant mentions in the press, honors by recognized trade groups, and acclaimed recognitions by peers and clients.
- SUPER LAWYERS
- Thomson Reuters
- Top 5% A Super Lawyer is an exceptional achievement and title given to lawyers across the country who have reached high achievements and standards within their respective fields. The title of a Super Lawyer indicates that the lawyer has the respect of their colleagues and the public. They have represented their clients well, in addition to earning the respect of their peers who nominated them for this title. They have represented the field of lawyer well, with this title being honor!
- CLIENT CHAMPION
- Martindale Hubbell
- SeanBuckleyLaw.com Client Champion 2023 Pascagoula - Gulfport, Mississippi criminal defense attorney Sean Buckley has over two decades of experience aggressively defending the accused in state and federal court. He’s among an elite group of Mississippi criminal defense attorneys rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell – the gold standard of attorney ratings – for achieving the highest level of legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards.
- State Bar of Texas # 24006675
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- Reasonable Doubt - TV Series, TV Series- HCCLA TV, Houston
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Topic: In-depth discussion on the Stockman campaign finance case and pre-trial motions in U.S. District Court, First Amendment issues, and providing expert insight.
- Reasonable Doubt - TV Series, TV Series- HCCLA TV, Houston
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Topic: Discussing contemporary criminal justice issues.
- Reasonable Doubt - TV Series, TV Series- HCCLA TV, Houston
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Topic: Current legal issues including Dallas police shooting and FBI’s investigation of Hillary Clinton.
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(FULL) 07/28/2016 Reasonable Doubt: Sean Buckley & Amber Spurlock
- Q. Mississippi charges for possession of counterfeit money from the internet
- A: In Mississippi, the individual could face multiple charges related to counterfeit currency and fraud, including:
1. Possession of Counterfeit Currency – Under Miss. Code Ann. § 97-21-33, knowingly possessing counterfeit money with the intent to use or distribute it is a felony.
2. Uttering a Forged Instrument – If the person attempted to cash a check at a bank using counterfeit money, they could be charged under Miss. Code Ann. § 97-21-59, which covers knowingly passing or attempting to use counterfeit or forged financial instruments.
3. Attempted Fraud or Forgery – If the person tried to use the counterfeit money to complete a transaction, they could face fraud or forgery-related ... Read More
