James Davis was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Davis graduated with honors from the University of North Florida in 1996 and St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida in 1999. At St. Thomas Mr. Davis excelled in the classroom and the courtroom as a Certified Legal Intern for the City of Ft. Lauderdale Prosecutor’s Office. Mr. Davis won numerous academic awards at St. Thomas University and was honored as a "Who’s Who Among American Law Students."
Upon graduation, Mr. Davis immediately entered private practice with a small firm and began practicing criminal defense. Mr. Davis is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and in Federal Court. Since 1999, Mr. Davis has successfully defended thousands of clients charged with drug offenses, robberies, burglaries, sexual offenses, economic crimes, and DUI’s.
Mr. Davis has not limited his talents and services to solely handling criminal cases. He has been involved in fighting for individuals injured in all types of accidents.
Mr. Davis also has extensive experience in contract negotiations in both traditional and action sports. As a former National Football League agent and negotiator for action sport athletes, he has negotiated millions of dollars in salary and endorsements for his clients. Mr. Davis is called upon frequently to negotiate new endorsement opportunities and to find a way out of existing contracts.
Mr. Davis has an unwavering commitment and passion to achieving results for his clients. He is a member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), and is active in the community. He is proud to call Jacksonville his home.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
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340 East Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
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Posted by Teri | January 24, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
in your time of need hire someone who truly cares
Mr. Davis took on my case and from the moment of hiring him I truly felt like I had a professional on my side. He made sure to keep me informed of every step we were taking, always explaining the legalities to me. Mr, Davis is very knowledgeable when it comes to the law, he is very kind and most impo...
Posted by Caree' | November 29, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Outstanding
Attorney Davis is an outstanding attorney, I've been battling with my license issues for years and when faced with the reality that i may have to spend time away from my family I decided to reach out to find an attorney that I could trust. After much research I decided to go with Attorney Davis and h...
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
not as good as I hoped
I had Mr Davis to take on my daughter's (very very serious) case last year. I don't think Mr Davis is a bad attorney however, I feel some things could have been much better. It's hard to know since my head was very clouded during all the proceedings but it was sometimes hard to get a hold of him and ...
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Expunge or Seal?
This lawyer told me my case could only be sealed because the state dropped my after PTI. Wrong!!! After I successfully showed him the statue, he agreed. Then, he asked for an extra $500 to do it in addition to the $7,500 he asked for. What did he do? Not much. He should have argued to get the state...
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2013
James Davis ....this will get you arrogance and no answers after you hire him. Please do your research.
I feel like Mr Davis took our case - then pretty much sat back and did nothing more. He is young, good looking and extremely arrogant, with a quick tongue. Some of these quality's may win over a lot of people. It was very hard to get any information from him after we paid him. We really could not ...
"James is an extremely professional and knowledgeable attorney who is dedicated to getting the best possible result for his clients."
"James Davis is a great criminal law and DUI attorney. His devotion to his clients and cases is a role model to other attorneys. He knows criminal law and DUI law to a high level. He works his cases for success for his clients. You are in good hands with James Davis as your attorney. David Willis"
"James has the respect of his fellow lawyers and the judges he practices in front of. He is dedicated to his clients and everything he does is in their best interests. You cannot go wrong by hiring James on as your defense attorney."
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"Mr. Davis is a lawyer of the highest caliber. He keeps up with the law and is always there for his clients. If you are in trouble, give him a call."
"I endorse this lawyer. As one of the most well established criminal defense attorneys in North Florida, I recommend him for any criminal issue that may arise."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Davis has accumulated the highest level of experience and uses it to his client's benefit everyday. He is very well respected locally for his court room knowledge and legal skills."
"I believe James is an exceptional lawyer. We refer cases to each other on a regular basis and I believe you are in good hands when you are with James."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1999 - 2011
Associate, Shafer & Associates
1999 - 2007
Owner, Total Sports Representation
2012 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsLegal Committee Member
Case dropped
Reckless driving, no DUI
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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