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At Carter Law Office, our team is spearheaded by Richard Carter III, a seasoned attorney with over 18 years of legal expertise. Richard’s distinguished career, highlighted by his recognition as Central Mississippi’s Best Lawyer eight times, underscores his commitment to excellence and dedication to his clients. With a robust background in handling diverse cases, Richard now channels his passion into criminal defense, empowering clients to navigate the complexities of the justice system with confidence.
Our firm thrives on the principles of clear and open communication, essential for fostering trust and understanding with our clients. From the first consultation to the resolution of each case, we prioritize transparency and personalized strategies, ensuring that our clients are well-informed and supported at every stage of their legal journey.
Richard graduated from Mississippi State in 2003, focusing on History and Political Science, with the intent to attend Law School. Richard’s passion for criminal defense was developed early on in his professional career. After interning in the Hind’s County Public Defender’s Office while attending law school at the University of Mississippi, he founded Carter Law Office in 2007. Richard began his work as Public Defender in multiple counties in Central Mississippi, affording him the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the court room and the opportunity
to help those in need. In 2019, Richard shifted into strictly private practice so that he could give his clients and their cases more thorough representation. Richard has successfully handled a wide variety of cases, including murders, robberies, sex cases, property crimes, drug charges, DUIs, and many others. There is no criminal charge too big or too small. They are all important. Richard has been recognized as Central Mississippi’s Best Lawyer eight times. You can reach Richard directly at richardcarterlaw@gmail.com
Victoria Swinney Lacey began her time with Carter Law Office in 2015. Victoria received an associates degree in education and paralegal studies in that same year. Victoria now serves as Carter Law Office’s chief paralegal and office administrator. You can reach her directly at Victoria_swinney@yahoo.com
Marlee McBride joined the firm in July of 2023 as a legal assistant. Marlee is currently enrolled in the paralegal studies program at Holmes Community College and will receive her degree in 2025. You can reach her directly at mmcbride.carterlaw@gmail.com
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