Jean Marie Downing

Jean Marie Downing

5.0
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Panama City Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights

2211 Thomas Dr Ste 100, Panama City Beach, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Location

Downing Law Offices, P.A.

2211 Thomas Dr Ste 100, Panama City Beach, FL, 32408-5815

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Jean Marie Downing's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Khierra and Dominic | March 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jean Downing and Mr Shepard

While searching for a lawyer for my husband I ran into many different lawyers most ridiculously expensive or they just did not seem confident enough I reached out to Mrs downing after he heard of her through someone he was incarcerated with she instantly took weight off of my shoulders. She not only ...did everything we requested but understood my situation as well she had him home the first time she stepped into the court room. Her and Mr Shepard are a great pair I was beyond satisfied with their service and they blew my mind. If you are looking for a attorney thats affordable and the best in the business Shepard law is where you want to be

Posted by Jennifer | March 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very helpful

We hired Jean to represent our son, and she did a great job. She was responsive to our questions, even after hours. All the charges were dismissed. Also, we live in another state, and none of us had to travel to Florida, which saved us a good chunk of money.

Posted by Jerry | April 17, 2015

My experience is 4.0 GPA in legal studies and I am pleased with Ms. Downing's efforts

Ms. Downing worked on my case before the recent problems of Veterans trying to get their benefits from VA employees who are not Veterans, made the national news. Having a 4.0 GPA in paralegal and criminal justice studies-graduating Summa Cum Laude soon, my perception is that any parties not approvin...g Ms. Downing;s work and opposing my excellent rating, should support their position by sending me their 4.0 transcript, I will send anyone mine.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2008

Client Review

In my opinion she is one of the best, and most compassionate with not only her client but the families involved as well. I believe she is the best Defense lawyer in Bay County and surrounding area! Thank you Jean for all of your hard work and dedication!

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Jean Marie Downing's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jared Sutherland

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Downing on a federal matter, providing research and advice. Ms. Downing is always professional and candid, aggressively representing her clients in every matter. If you are looking for a superb attorney to protect your rights, look no further than Ms. Downing."

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Rusty Shepard

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is my pleasure to endorse Jean Downing. Ms. Downing is a hard working, smart skilled trial attorney, and fearless advocate on behalf of her clients. Over the years, I have tried a case against her (as a former Assistant State Attorney), beside her representing a co-defendant of her client, and with her as co-counsel. This has given me the unique experience of observing the totality of Ms. Downing’s criminal law expertise. For these reasons I endorse Jean Downing without hesitation."

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Richard Albritton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Downing's work ethic is simply amazing, she goes above and beyond the call of duty for her clients and is one of the most creative defense attorneys I know and has an incredible command of research and the law."

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Richard Albritton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rusty Shepard

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.

Suspension issued in FL, 2014

updated on 07/28/2014

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Education

1999

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Florida State University

N/A

Troy State University-Florida Region

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