Jeff Stewart Knows His Way Around A Courtroom

He’s served as municipal court judge, prosecuting attorney, and public defender. During his 30 years as a practicing attorney, Jeff Stewart has litigated, arbitrated and mediated. He has the experience, education and ethics to make a great Justice Court judge. Take a closer look at Jeff Stewart:

EXPERIENCE

  • 30 years practicing attorney litigating in Chancery, Circuit and Federal courtsĀ in Forrest County and surrounding areas
  • Over ten years serving as Municipal Court Judge
  • Municipal Prosecuting Attorney for more than a decade
  • Forrest County Public Defender for two years

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi 1978
  • Law Degree from the University of Mississippi 1981

PROFESSIONAL

  • Member Mississippi Municipal Judges Association
  • Member Area Development Partnership
  • Member ADP Leaders for A New Century Alumni Association
  • Member South Central Mississippi Bar Association
  • Member Mississippi Bar Association
  • Certified Mediator

COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Six-year board member Hattiesburg Youth Soccer Association
  • Active in Hattiesburg Dixie Youth Baseball – Certified Coach

PERSONAL

  • Married to Mary Ann Rush Stewart, father of daughter Taylor Stewart and twin sons Rush and Justin Stewart
  • Attends First Presbyterian Church