Margarette Meeks is an attorney in private practice at The Law Office of Margarette Meeks, PLLC. She received her juris doctorate degree from Mississippi College School of Law and her bachelor's and master's degrees from Mississippi State University. In addition to private practice, Margarette has worked in municipal and state government at the City of Clarksdale (Mississippi), the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, the Administrative Office of Courts, the Mississippi Supreme Court, and the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office.
2018 - Current
The Law Office of Margarette Meeks, PLLC
Provides legal services in the areas of family law, divorce, election law, Social Security disability, wills, and probate.
2017 - 2018
City of Clarksdale, Mississippi
Served as legal advisor and attorney for the City; provided legal advice and assistance to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners, department heads and other city employees; served as legal counsel during board meetings, supporting legislative and administrative processes involving ordinances, contracts, legal research, legal opinions and litigation; and provided legal advice and assistance to the city's boards and commissions.
2015 - 2017
The Law Office of Margarette Meeks, PLLC
Provided legal services in the areas of family law, election, Social Security disability, and wills and probate.
2007 - 2014
Office of the Mississippi Attorney General
Provided legal counsel to the MS Department of Human Services for family and children services, adult protective services, and personnel matters; represented the agency in administrative hearings and youth and chancery court proceedings as they relate to termination of parental rights and adult protective services. Provided legal services to assigned state boards and commissions; drafted contracts, rules and regulations; and represented boards in administrative proceedings. Wrote legal opinions to state and local officials, boards, agencies and their attorneys. Trained election officials on state and municipal election laws. Served as Section 5 attorney for Mississippi with respect to preclearance under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 as amended.
1998 - 2001
J.D.
1984 - 1985
Master of Agriculture
1980 - 1984
B.S.
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
