Meet Matt Kitchens
A Proven Record of Fair Judicial Service.
Matt Kitchens is an experienced judge and attorney committed to fairness, steady leadership, and respect for the law.
Currently serving as City Court Judge, Matt brings firsthand experience on the bench and a deep understanding of the judicial process.
He has worked extensively within Mississippi’s Circuit Court system and understands the responsibility judges carry in ensuring the law is applied fairly and evenly.
Meet Matt Kitchens
A Proven Record of Fair Judicial Service.
Matt Kitchens is an experienced judge and attorney committed to fairness, steady leadership, and respect for the law.
Currently serving as City Court Judge, Matt brings firsthand experience on the bench and a deep understanding of the judicial process.
He has worked extensively within Mississippi’s Circuit Court system and understands the responsibility judges carry in ensuring the law is applied fairly and evenly.
Matt is a proud father of three children – Eydi, Traxler, and Emma Love. Eydi has a strong passion for the arts, particularly dance, and is dedicated to her academic pursuits. Traxler is highly involved in athletics, participating in multiple sports and demonstrating strong teamwork and competitiveness. Emma Love stays active through both athletics and school activities, including cheer and sports.
All three are engaged in their community and church and regularly volunteer, including serving as camp counselors, reflecting their leadership, character, and commitment to giving back.
In his free time, Matt enjoys attending his children’s many sporting and other events, spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing and boating, and taking part in the annual alligator hunting season. He also enjoys shooting pool and competing in his local pool league for fun and fellowship.
Leading In the Law and Community
Experience in the Courtroom
Matt has worked extensively within Mississippi’s Circuit Court system throughout his legal career.
His experience spans both civil and criminal matters, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the cases and decisions that come before circuit courts.
Serving on the bench has provided firsthand experience in the careful judgment required to ensure the law is applied fairly.
Community, Faith, and Service
Beyond the courtroom, Matt Kitchens is deeply rooted in the community he serves. He and his children live in Crystal Springs. He is an active member of the Crystal Springs Methodist Church, and his faith guides his commitment to fairness, integrity, and service.
Matt has served as a volunteer counselor and organizer for Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for children with cancer, for over 20 years, and he is very involved with Camp Kamassa, Mississippi’s only fully handicap accessible camp for children and adults with special needs. Matt also serves as a board member of the Chautauqua Arts Foundation, which is actively involved in building an outdoor amphitheater facility at Chautauqua Park in Crystal Springs, creating new opportunities for community events and enrichment.
Continuing a Legacy of Service.
Matt Kitchens is inspired by a family legacy of public service. His paternal grandfather was a local businessman and the Mayor and City Judge of Crystal Springs. After he died, Matt’s grandmother, who retired from teaching piano at age 99, served in his stead until the next election.
Matt’s maternal grandfather was a Methodist minister who built churches across the country. His wife was also a piano teacher for many years. Matt’s father, Jim Kitchens, was elected three times as District Attorney and served 16 years on the Mississippi Supreme Court.
After retiring from a career as a public school teacher, Matt’s mother, Mary Kitchens, was instrumental in building Camp Kamassa, Mississippi’s only fully handicap accessible camp facility for children and adults with special needs, a project with which Matt has been very involved.
Upholding Fairness and Judicial Temperament
Serving as a judge requires careful judgment, patience, and respect for the law.
Matt approaches the bench with calm professionalism and the belief that every person who enters the courtroom deserves to be treated with dignity and fairness.
A judge’s role is not to advocate or perform, but to listen carefully, consider the facts, and apply the law faithfully.
This commitment to fairness guides every decision Matt makes on the bench.
23+ Years Practicing in Circuit Court
5 Years as City Court Judge
Committed to Copiah, Lincoln, Lawrence, and Jefferson Davis
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Impactful Ways to Get Involved Today
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Impactful Ways to Get Involved Today
Support experienced, steady leadership for Circuit Court by getting involved in the campaign.
Volunteer
Help support the campaign and connect with voters across the district.
Donate
Contribute to help share Matt’s message across Copiah, Lincoln, Lawrence, and Jefferson Davis Counties.
Request a Yard Sign
Show your support in your community.
Endorse
Add your name in support of Matt Kitchens for Circuit Judge.
Practiced in the Courtroom.
Proven on the Bench.
Serving Copiah, Lincoln, Lawrence, and Jefferson Davis Counties