Tameko Greene-Purnell
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Southaven, Mississippi
Greene Litigation Group, PLLC
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Mississippi since: 2019
Education: Mississippi College School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2026 Greene Litigation Group, PLLC
720 Goodman Rd ESuite 728
Southaven, MS 38671 Phone: 901-300-0474 Email: Tameko Greene-Purnell Visit website
Tameko Greene Purnell studied Political Science at the University of Mississippi with a minor in Psychology. She went on to work as a Paralegal for over 15 years for several prominent law firms in Memphis, TN. While raising her daughters and working alongside the most experienced Attorneys in the industry; Tameko made the lifelong decision to go to Law School. She finished at Mississippi College School of Law in an impressive time frame of two years.
Committed to learning more about litigation and serving her community, Tameko was an Associate Attorney for several firms before deciding that her purpose was to advocate from a foundation built on knowing, faith, experience, and determination. With this knowledge, Greene Litigation Group was born.
GLG is a boutique law firm specializing in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury some Wills and Estates and Construction Compliance. Former Chair of the Women’s and Minority Caucus of the Mississippi Association for Justice and an Adjunct Professor for the University of Memphis; Attorney Purnell is an advocate for all and focused on keeping the Scales of Justice balanced no matter the size of her opponent.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Construction Litigation: Consumer, General LitigationFirst Admitted: 2019, Tennessee
Professional Webpage: https://www.greenelitigationgroup.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member of Mississippi Bar Association Member of MS State Pubic Defender Association - Full Time Public Defender as well as private practice, 2019
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Criminal Trial - Burglary of Dwelling - NOT GUILTY Criminal Trial - Child Exploitation x8 - NOT GUILTY , 2025
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Special Licenses / Certifications
- MS Public Defender, 2023
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro Bono criminal work for mental disabled African American man who was consistently getting arrested but surrounding his mental instability. Handled over 7 cases throughout different jurisdictions. , 2023
Educational Background
- I completed two years at MS College School of Law. Began in Summer and ended in December., 2015-2017
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Recognized by the Memphis Voyager as a Community Highlight for my work in the community and the service to my clients. , 2025
Honors
- Recognized for leadership role in the organization amongst the Women's Caucus, Women's Caucus Chair, MS Association for Justice, 2024
Office location for Tameko Greene-Purnell
720 Goodman Rd E
Suite 728
Southaven, MS 38671
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2026