Wolf announces candidacy for Chancery Court Judge

By Michael Wolf

Michael Wolf is pleased to announce his candidacy for Rankin County Chancery Court Judge, offering more than three decades of legal experience, a record of public service, and a steadfast commitment to integrity, impartiality, and faithful adherence to the law.

A longtime resident of Rankin County, Michael has built his life around family, faith, and community. He holds the unwavering belief that faithfully following the law protects those values. He and his wife Rebecca, a teacher, are committed to strengthening those same values that make Rankin County a place that families are proud to call home.

While the scope of the Chancery is broad, it does serve as the Court where issues of Family are considered. Faith and family define Michael Wolf. His faith was tested in 2021 when he and his children suffered the sudden loss of Stacy, an amazing wife and mother. Luckily their lives were already well rooted in Christ, and this experience did not undue that faith but strengthened in them the knowledge that God is love, even in our pain.   

With this faith, Michael has since been blessed beyond measure, finding love again and marrying Rebecca. They have blended their two families, with four adult children, of which three are teachers and one a minister in the making.  Their home is a place of love and laughter. 
Michael has served the youth in this community as a Sunday school teacher, and by coaching soccer, football, and mock trial teams.

For over 33 years, Michael has practiced law across multiple jurisdictions with extensive experience in trial courts, appellate courts, and public service. His legal career has included appearances before state and federal courts, including the Mississippi Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as writing briefs before the United States Supreme Court.

Michael’s professional experience has prepared him for the job of Chancery Court Judge. He has served as a certified mediator, hearing officer, former senior deputy city attorney, and a managing partner. Those roles required thoughtful decision-making, fairness, careful evaluation of evidence, and respect for the rule of law, which have absolutely prepared him for the job of judge.

Michael Wolf seeks the opportunity to serve Rankin County with independence, integrity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to fairness in the law.