Atty. Susan Weldon Culpepper

Atty. Susan Weldon Culpepper

For Susan Culpepper, practicing family law on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a calling rooted in empathy and professional excellence. With a legal career spanning several decades, Susan was first licensed in Louisiana in 1991 before transitioning her practice to Mississippi in 2012.

Gulfport Gulfport 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Weldon Culpepper at a glance

Susan Weldon Culpepper is a Member based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at The Culpepper Law Firm, PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, and family law. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1991), Mississippi (2012), and New York (2018). Educated at Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D., 1991). Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • For Susan Culpepper, practicing family law on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a calling rooted in empathy and professional excellence
  • With a legal career spanning several decades, Susan was first licensed in Louisiana in 1991 before transitioning her practice to Mississippi in 2012
  • Since then, she has become a trusted advocate for those navigating the often-difficult waters of divorce, child custody, and child support
  • Susan also finds great fulfillment in helping families through the adoption process and advocating for grandparents' visitation rights, recognizing the vital importance of extended family connections
  • She understands that legal issues involving loved ones are deeply personal, which is why she prioritizes clear, honest communication and a compassionate touch
  • Her commitment to her clients is further reflected in her use of reasonable flat-rate fees, providing financial predictability during uncertain times
  • Susan Culpepper combines her extensive legal knowledge with a human-centered approach, ensuring that every individual she represents feels empowered and well-informed throughout the legal process
  • If you are looking for an attorney who will treat your case with the same care she would her own family, Susan is ready to provide the competent and dedicated representation you need

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Weldon Culpepper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Weldon Culpepper handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Susan Weldon Culpepper is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Mississippi →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 Gulfport 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 Susan Weldon Culpepper

Where is Susan Weldon Culpepper's law office located?
Susan Weldon Culpepper's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The firm is The Culpepper Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Weldon Culpepper handle?
Susan Weldon Culpepper focuses on divorce, child custody, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Susan Weldon Culpepper practiced law?
Susan Weldon Culpepper has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Susan Weldon Culpepper go to law school?
Susan Weldon Culpepper earned their education at (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact Susan Weldon Culpepper for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1991
Mississippi
Admitted: 2012
New York
Admitted: 2018

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