North Mississippi Rural Legal

Verified

Family Law Attorney

3.3(29 Google reviews)

5 Ryland Wy, Oxford, MS 38655, United States

Information last updated October 8, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Civil Litigation Estate Planning Family Law

About North Mississippi Rural Legal

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides free civil legal representation to eligible low-income individuals across 39 counties in northern Mississippi. Established in August 1966, NMRLS originated as Lafayette County Legal Aid, a training program for law students at the University of Mississippi School of Law. The organization gained early recognition for its litigation during the Civil Rights era, impacting many across the state.

NMRLS is dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice for vulnerable members of society through attorney representation and advocacy. The firm offers a range of legal and technical assistance, aiming to improve clients' daily quality of life and contribute to social, economic, and legal equality. Services include assistance with family issues such as custody, adoptions, and protective orders; taxes; housing matters including foreclosure prevention and landlord/tenant problems; bankruptcy; and elder care, encompassing fraud prevention, wills, advanced directives, and power of attorney. NMRLS also runs specific programs like the Heirs' Property Program, Mississippi Foreclosure Prevention, and the Elder Law Project. Clients must be U.S. citizens or legal aliens who meet strict income eligibility guidelines. The organization maintains offices in Oxford, Greenville, Clarksdale, and West Point.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Adam Kilgore
Ben Thomas Cole, II — Executive Director
Services listed: Heirs' Property Program, Home4all, Adams Benefits Enrollment Center, Mississippi Foreclosure Prevention, The Earlene Gardner Victims Assistance Program, Elder Law Project, Mississippi Tax Payer Assistance Project, Disaster Relief, Family issues, Taxes, Housing, Bankruptcy
Founded: 1966
Fees: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services provides free civil legal services and representation to eligible low-income persons, the elderly, and the disabled.
Offices: 504 DeSoto Avenue PO Box 1107 Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614
1024 Washington Ave., Suite 101 PO Box 858 Greenville, Mississippi 38701
493 Ryland Way PO Box 928 Oxford, Mississippi 38655
313 Highway 45 Alternate South PO Box 277 West Point, Mississippi 39773

Source: nmrls.com · checked October 8, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Highlights

Appointments recommended

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

Toilet

North Mississippi Rural Legal — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is North Mississippi Rural Legal located?+

North Mississippi Rural Legal is located at 5 Ryland Wy, Oxford, MS 38655, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does North Mississippi Rural Legal handle?+

North Mississippi Rural Legal handles Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact North Mississippi Rural Legal?+

Call North Mississippi Rural Legal at +1 662-234-2918 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is North Mississippi Rural Legal well rated?+

North Mississippi Rural Legal has a 3.3-star rating based on 29 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

DaddyBug· via Google
Excellent group of Attorneys made my Will process easy to understand & they did an excellent job! Thankful to have them in our area.
7 years ago
andrea thomas· via Google
Mrs. Ruby is very helpful and knowledgeable. It takes time to get through and patience but if you do your part they will help you.
3 years ago
Memory Mejia· via Google
Stephanie @ extension 2133 left a very haughty ,snappy voicemail of which I did not consider to be Professional at all. She may want to consider another career because she shows no empathy at all.
3 years ago
Emily Anderson· via Google
I had called this place few times to get legal help. Hopefully I would find a consultant who is willing to help and answer my questions. Sadly every time I had called, someone always had hung up on me. That is not professional.
3 years ago
LaMesa Cole· via Google
Had a landlord and tenant issue with eviction looming. Was at first helpful but as time went on was given the runaround and left to the wolves. The staff attorney I was assigned to just left me hanging at court and now eviction is certain. Just incompetent. She closed my case prematurely. Don't recommend nor advise.
4 years ago
Christi Fielder· via Google
If it would let me give -1 I would have. They weren't helpful, very rude, have no desire to actually provide services to anyone. I should have known better especially seeing how I attempted to use them a few years back. I was informed I would have to pay a filing fee or a hundred plus dollars. I paid the fee and never heard from them again. They never filed anything nor did I get reimbursed for paying a filing fee. Mississippi really does need a service like this except one that actually helps/provides services. Not just says no or takes money and does nothing!!!
3 years ago
Caitlyn Alexander· via Google
I was trying to get legal help and counsel because I'm an unemployed homemaker dealing with a custody issue. However it was incredibly difficult to hear the woman I spoke with during the intake and therefore hard to answer questions she was asking. She was completely unhelpful and, in fact, EXTREMELY rude. I would not recommend even calling.
4 years ago
Arctic :3 dauter of all the gods· via Google
They are rude and not professional, they will lead you along for you to call back and they get an attitude with you. Something needs to be done with all these employees. You don't treat people like this . You treat them how you want to be treated. Find another profession if you hate doing what you're doing. One star and would not recommend.
10 months ago

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