Court of Appeals of Mississippi
Jackson · An intermediate appellate court in Mississippi.
The Court of Appeals of Mississippi is an intermediate appellate court in Mississippi, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Supreme Court of Mississippi. Its judges are chosen by nonpartisan election, the same method Mississippi uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
Roster as of the CourtListener bulk-data snapshot (2026-03-31): recent departures and appointments may not be reflected, so it is shown as “on record,” not “currently serving.”
Judges on record
- Kenny Griffis
- Donna M. Barnes
- David Ishee
- Virginia C. Carlton
- James D. Maxwell II
- Eugene L. Fair Jr.
- Jack L. Wilson
- Jim M. Greenlee
- Latrice A. Westbrooks
- Anthony N. Lawrence III
- David N. McCarty
- Deborah McDonald
- John H. Emfinger
- Joel Smith
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Cory Todd Wilson | 2019–2020 |
| Ermea Russell | 2011–2013 |
| Larry E. Roberts | 2006–2011 |
| William Myers | 2000–2011 |
| L Joseph Lee | 1998–2011 |
| Leslie D. King | 1994–2011 |
| Roger McMillin | 1994–2004 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Court of Appeals of Mississippi are chosen in nonpartisan elections to 8-year terms. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data as of 2026-03-31 (CourtListener bulk snapshot). Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).