Av. Christopher Cornell Graves

Av. Christopher Cornell Graves

Christopher Cornell Graves is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, civil rights, administrative and public and 18 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Morehouse College in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher Cornell Graves at a glance

Christopher Cornell Graves is a personal injury, criminal defense, employment, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Texas (2001), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2002), Mississippi (2003), and Washington (2014). Educated at Howard University (J.D., 2001) and Morehouse College (B.A. Syracuse, 1996). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Christopher Cornell Graves is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, civil rights, administrative and public and 18 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Morehouse College in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Christopher practices in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Cornell Graves's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Cornell Graves handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Christopher Cornell Graves is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Christopher Cornell Graves is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Mississippi →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Christopher Cornell Graves is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Christopher Cornell Graves is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Christopher Cornell Graves is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Cornell Graves

Where is Christopher Cornell Graves's law office located?
Christopher Cornell Graves's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Cornell Graves handle?
Christopher Cornell Graves focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Christopher Cornell Graves practiced law?
Christopher Cornell Graves has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
What languages does Christopher Cornell Graves speak?
Christopher Cornell Graves provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Christopher Cornell Graves go to law school?
Christopher Cornell Graves earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Syracuse, 1996).
How can I contact Christopher Cornell Graves for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher Cornell Graves directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Eğitim

J.D.
Howard University
- 2001
B.A. Syracuse
Morehouse College
- 1996

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Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
Mississippi
Admitted: 2003
Washington
Admitted: 2014

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