Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Mississippi Gulf Coast
When you are facing criminal charges, your future, reputation, freedom, and family may all be on the line.
You need a lawyer who understands what is at stake and who knows how to fight back.
For more than a decade, Cameron McCormick has dedicated his career exclusively to criminal defense. Since opening his own private practice in 2017, he has represented thousands of clients throughout Mississippi facing charges ranging from DUI and drug offenses to homicide, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and other serious felonies.
Criminal defense is not one area of Cameron’s practice.
It is his practice.
Every day, Cameron stands between his clients and the power of the government, protecting constitutional rights and fighting for the best possible outcome.
A Criminal Defense Lawyer With Real Courtroom Experience
Not every criminal case goes to trial.
But every case should be prepared as if it will.
Cameron has built a reputation for thorough preparation, aggressive motion practice, and strategic courtroom advocacy. He has successfully handled cases in municipal, justice, county, circuit, state, and federal courts throughout Mississippi.
His experience includes defending clients charged with:
- DUI and felony DUI
- Drug possession and trafficking
- Aggravated assault
- Armed robbery
- Domestic violence
- Sexual offenses
- White-collar crimes
- Homicide and murder
- Capital murder cases
From negotiating favorable resolutions to trying cases before juries, Cameron understands that every case requires a defense strategy tailored to the facts, the evidence, and the client’s goals.
Trusted With Mississippi’s Most Serious Cases
Over the years, Cameron has been trusted to represent individuals facing some of the most serious allegations in Mississippi courts.
He has defended clients in capital murder prosecutions, cases involving potential life sentences, and high-profile matters that received significant public attention.
He has also represented public officials, including mayors and elected officials facing criminal investigations and charges. These cases often require not only legal skill, but discretion, professionalism, and the ability to navigate intense public scrutiny.
No matter who the client is, Cameron approaches every case with the same mindset:
Prepare relentlessly. Fight aggressively. Never lose sight of what is at stake for the person sitting beside you.
Results Matter
Every case is different, and no lawyer can ethically guarantee a result.
What Cameron can promise is that he will do everything possible to put his clients in the strongest position to succeed.
His recent results include:
- Securing a manslaughter plea in a capital murder case where the State initially sought the death penalty.
- Obtaining probation and inpatient treatment for a client facing up to 25 years in prison on a felony DUI causing injury charge.
- Persuading a court to impose a two-year sentence for a young client facing a mandatory minimum five-year sentence after a fatal accident case.
- Winning dismissals, reductions, and favorable resolutions in countless misdemeanor and felony cases throughout Mississippi.
What Clients Say
“Mr. McCormick really looks out for people.”
“Cameron, Kendall, and the rest of his team are superheroes.”
“He got my felony case dismissed and treated me like family throughout the process.”
“He stayed in contact the entire time and got me a better outcome than I expected.”
Why Clients Choose Cameron McCormick
Clients hire Cameron because they want more than a lawyer who simply shows up for court.
They want someone who:
- Knows the criminal justice system inside and out
- Has handled thousands of criminal cases
- Is prepared to challenge the prosecution’s evidence
- Communicates directly with clients
- Understands how much is riding on the outcome
When your freedom, record, career, or reputation is at risk, experience matters.
About Cameron McCormick
Cameron McCormick is a criminal defense attorney and founding partner of McCormick Lawrence, PLLC, with offices in Pascagoula, Biloxi, and Lucedale, Mississippi.
He earned his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from the Mississippi College School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi College.
Since beginning his legal career, Cameron has focused almost exclusively on criminal defense and has built a reputation as one of the leading criminal defense attorneys serving Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
Contact Cameron McCormick Today
If you have been arrested, charged with a crime, or believe you are under investigation, the decisions you make today can affect the rest of your life.
Contact McCormick Lawrence, PLLC today to speak directly with Cameron McCormick about your case.
Education
- Mississippi College School of Law - J.D.
Cum Laude
- Mississippi College - B.B.A.
- Pascagoula High School
Bar Associations
- Mississippi Bar
Client Reviews
In my honest opinion I couldn't have had a better attorney to handle my case. Cameron is not only a great attorney (Who by the way got my felony case of shooting into a dwelling dismissed) but he's a great guy...
Great people to have work for you. When they say they have you they mean it, they take care of you like family .. 100/10 recommend!
Cameron did an awesome job for me. Was very thankful and relieved of the outcome.
Mr. McCormick was absolutely awesome! He did everything he said he would do. Mr. McCormick and his paralegal made me feel like i was one of their own. I would recommend them anytime! Thank you so much McCormick...
Cam was professional and handled my legal issue with ease. I 100% will use his firm again.
Cameron, Kendall, and the rest of his team are superhero’s. You can put your faith in them, they’ll help you in any situation rest assured!
Get in Touch
- 1 Free Consultation
- 2 Decades of Experience
- 3 We Fight for You!

