Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  When a child is born to unmarried parents, the first step to creating a legal bond is to establish paternity. Once paternity has been establish, either through agreement or by DNA test, child support is ordered. Many State courts have overlapping jurisdiction to hear these types of claims, and it's important to have an attorney that best understands the limits of each court and where best to base/defend your claim(s).
• Child Custody and Visitation
  The pole star consideration that Judges and Chancellors consider in custody cases is the "best interests" of the children. Whether you are a grandparent, natural parent, or loved one seeking custody or defending a custody suit, we can help you navigate the law and the different courts to help you obtain your goals.
• Adoption
• Paternity
  When a child is born to unmarried parents, the first step to creating a legal bond is to establish paternity. Once paternity has been establish, either through agreement or by DNA test, child support is ordered. Many State courts have overlapping jurisdiction to hear these types of claims, and it's import to have an attorney that best understands the limits of each court and where best to base/defend your claim(s). Our office also handles disestablishment of paternity cases pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Section 93-9-10.
• Guardianship
  In 2011, she opened The McNair Firm, PLLC in her hometown after briefly practicing at a North Mississippi firm. She practices in the areas of criminal defense, divorce, custody, and Youth Court. She has represented clients in over 1,500 felony cases, hundreds of family law cases including divorce, custody, paternity, adoption, termination of parental rights, child support, conservatorships, guardianships, and Domestic Violence Protection matters, and has spent thousands of hours in courtrooms across Mississippi acquiring the knowledge and skills to handle your case.
• Spousal Support
  Many times, a Court orders child support, alimony, or some other type of financial relief and then something unexpected occurs: a child gets sick, a parent loses a job or becomes disabled. Suddenly the original order becomes unjust and unworkable. Let us sit down with you, discuss your concerns, and help you determine whether to seek a modification of the order, the relative risks associated with seeking a modification, and the likelihood of success.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  At Ole Miss, she was a member of the Moot Court Board, was elected Senator by her classmates, and was admitted for the limited practice of law in the state of Mississippi twice: she practiced law under the 10th Circuit Court District Attorney's Office in Meridian, Mississippi and under the direction of the Elder Law Division of the Civil Legal Clinic in Oxford, Mississippi. In 2010, she graduated with a Juris Doctor degree with a Criminal Law Certificate with honors.
• Traffic Violations
• White Collar Crimes
  Nothing is scarier than being on trial for a felony crime. We have successfully represented clients facing life sentences, and have litigated over 1,500 felony cases. We currently represent clients across East Mississippi, and we have the experience to help you or your loved one get the best possible outcome in their situation. From murder to white collar crime, we are equipped to handle any felony case the State may bring.
• Misdemeanors
  These cases begin in either a Municipal/City Court or a Justice Court and are defined by them carrying either a simple fine or jail time of one year or less. Because these cases are still considered criminal in nature, the accused have all the Constitutional rights afforded to them by the State and the Federal governments. Misdemeanors often carry indirect but not inconsequential penalties, like spikes to your insurance premiums, whether insurance carriers are willing to cover you at all, future employment opportunities, and stacking of misdemeanors to create felony charges. If you are charged with one or more misdemeanors, contact our office. We can help you decide how best to safeguard your Constitutional rights, protect your record, and keep you from paying exorbitant fines.
• Murder
  Nothing is scarier than being on trial for a felony crime. We have successfully represented clients facing life sentences, and have litigated over 1,000 felony cases. We currently represent clients across East Mississippi, and we have the experience to help you or your loved one get the best possible outcome in their situation. From murder to white collar crime, we are equipped to handle any felony case the State may bring.