Jess H. Dickinson
Jess Hays Dickinson (born March 25, 1947) is the former Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi.
Jess Hays Dickinson | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi | |
| In office 2004–2017 | |
| Succeeded by | David M. Ishee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 25, 1947 Charleston, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Spouse | Janet |
"I call 'Equal Justice' a concept because I do not believe it is a reality." -Dickinson, February 1, 2007
Biography
Early life
Jess Hays Dickinson was born in Charleston, Mississippi. His mother was Laura Augusta Hays (1920–2008). He has a brother, Leonard Lee Dickinson III.[2]
He earned a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University in 1978, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1982.[3]
Career
He practiced law in Jackson and Gulfport before serving as a Forrest Circuit Court Judge. He joined the Supreme Court in January 2004. He has been a member of the adjunct faculty of both William Carey College and the Mississippi College School of Law, as well as serving on two committees for the Mississippi Bar. Dickinson is a charter member of the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission.[3]
References
- Jess H., Dickinson (February 1, 2007). "Why Courts Should Care About Self-Represented Litigants" (PDF). p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2010. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- "Jess H. Dickinson". nndb.com. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- "Associate Justice Jess H. Dickinson District 2 Place 1". mssc.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- "Music in the Rotunda - Mississippi Legends Magazine". Archived from the original on 2011-08-22. Retrieved 2011-04-29.