Jess H. Dickinson
| Jess Hays Dickinson | |
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| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi | |
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Assumed office 2004 | |
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1947 (age 68–69) Charleston, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Janet |
"I call 'Equal Justice' a concept because I do not believe it is a reality." -Dickinson, February 1, 2007
Jess Hays Dickinson (born 1947) is a Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi. He represents District 2 Place 1.
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]
Personal life
He is married and has four sons.[2] Dickinson is an accomplished musician and skilled in over 30 instruments, and he is currently a member of the local Mississippi bluegrass and folk band "Bluegrass Appeal." [4]
References
- ↑ Jess H., Dickinson (February 1, 2007). "Why Courts Should Care About Self-Represented Litigants" (PDF). p. 4. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- 1 2 "Jess H. Dickinson". nndb.com. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- 1 2 "Associate Justice Jess H. Dickinson District 2 Place 1". mssc.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- ↑ http://mississippilegends.com/articles/music-in-the-rotunda
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