Jess H. Dickinson

Jess Hays Dickinson (born March 25, 1947) is the former Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi.

Jess Hays Dickinson
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi
In office 2004–2017
Succeeded by	David M. Ishee
Personal details
Born	March 25, 1947 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

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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

1. Jess H., Dickinson (February 1, 2007). "Why Courts Should Care About Self-Represented Litigants" (PDF). p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2010. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
2. "Jess H. Dickinson". nndb.com. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
3. "Associate Justice Jess H. Dickinson District 2 Place 1". mssc.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-08-22. Retrieved 2011-04-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)