Joseph R. (Joey) Franks

Joseph R. (Joey) Franks is the founder of The Franks Law Firm, PLLC and represents clients in Mississippi DUI defense, criminal defense, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and FELA matters. He opened the firm in June 2014 after completing law school. His practice brings together courtroom advocacy and client counseling across criminal and civil cases. Franks works with people facing charges, injuries, workplace-related claims, and other disputes that can carry serious personal or financial consequences.

Franks earned a B.A. in Speech Communication from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. His official profile contains conflicting undergraduate graduation years, so the year is not stated here. He later earned a J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law in 2014, graduating cum laude. His communication studies and legal education provide a useful foundation for client counseling, negotiation, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy across the different types of matters handled by the firm.

Franks has represented clients in FELA matters, Mississippi DUI defense, Mississippi criminal defense, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. These areas require different legal frameworks but share a need for careful investigation, evidence analysis, procedural knowledge, and clear explanation of risks and options. Criminal cases may turn on the government’s proof and constitutional safeguards, while injury and employment-related claims require close attention to causation, damages, work circumstances, and applicable statutory or common-law rules.

Joseph R. (Joey) Franks has been recognized as a Rising Star for 2016 through 2018, according to his firm profile. His practice remains centered on direct representation of individuals in criminal and civil matters. Franks’s background in communication and litigation supports a client-focused approach to explaining the legal process, preparing cases, and advocating for a practical resolution. His work addresses matters where clients often need both immediate guidance and sustained legal representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Franks Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, The Mississippi Bar (2014 – Present)
• Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association (2021 – Present)
• Member, American Bar Association (2011 – Present)
• Member, Madison County Bar Association (2014 – 2017)
• Member, National College for DUI Defense (2018 – Present)
• Member, United Transportation Union (2009 – 2010)

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Louisiana at Monroe
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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