James Clarence Campbell

James Clarence Campbell

4.3
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at Shalimar, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +7 more

4 11th Avenue, Suite 2 (Shalimar), Shalimar, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

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Location

Campbell & Madden, PLLC

4 11th Avenue, Suite 2 (Shalimar), Shalimar, FL, 32579-3300

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James Clarence Campbell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply doesn’t care

My case was very poorly handled, or rather mishandled. I believed Mr. Campbell during my initial consultation but as soon as I hired him he changed the attitude. Multiple mistakes happened by him and the office that had to be corrected and when I pointed it out I was charged for corrections. Mr. Ca...mpbell doesn’t listen his clients and simply didn’t care about my case. He wouldn’t let me finish my sentences, days would go by to get an answer from him or Stephanie, documents weren’t filed on time, emails from a mediator were ignored. They made sure I know in every conversation that they have other clients and my case is not that important. I wish I could say that it was worth of money, but after spending a good sum (several thousands), Mr. Campbell just complicated, and purposely dragged the case… such a shame and I wish I knew better.

Posted by Jessica | March 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knight in Shining Armor,

I retained Mr. Campbell in 2014 due to custody issues, and to this day he is still my attorney for custody/child support issues. My ex is a very manipulative and controlling person and, in the past, I had been very scared to stand up to him; however, with Mr. Campbell and his team by my side I am no... longer scared to fight. He goes above and beyond and is truly remarkable at what he does, he knows how to fight for you and protect you and your children. I consider him a knight in shining armor, anyone that gets to be his client is truly blessed. If you are dealing with custody or child support issues and need someone to fight for you, go nowhere else, you will not be disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Law

This was my first time in need of an attorney, so I didn't know what to expect. I was under the impression that, if you Hire an attorney then they take it from there. That was not the case. There was a lot of leg work for me to do on my part. Example: documenting, fact gathering; and remembering pl...aces, times, people and things of that nature. Mr Campbell is very personable and easy to talk to. He helped me achieve my goal of getting my children away from a toxic environmen. I am definitely satisfied with the judgment and outcome.

Posted by Aymee | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank God for a Great/Honest Lawyer

My divorce/custody battle started overseas 4 years ago. When I hired Mr. Campbell the divorce/custody was already done and signed by the judge yet not even 4 months later we were having issues. Mr. Campbell took the time to re-write our custody agreement into plain language and has been by side the... entire time. If I have a question on what to do or how to interpret something, he and his team is right there with the answer and guidance. Now 4 years since I have retained him I have had to go back to court with my ex and Mr. Campbell is once again right by side reassuring me, explaining the process (while speaking plain english) and ensuring the right thing is done. What I like best about Mr. Campbell is not only is he going to look out for his client's interest but the interest of the child. He will give you the honest truth about how its going to be looked at and let you know if you truly are in the "right". He's not after your money so rather than waste your time with phone calls and back and forth documentation (which can add up) he let's you know in one shot. He'll give you the facts of what things may cost you, how your case fairs based on the information you have provided and let you decide. In no way is he pushy. With what I have went through over the past 4 years and having to do this as a military parent, I don't know what I would have done without him.

Posted by Ben | May 26, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Custody Issues

From the start I retained Mr. Campbell as my divorce lawyer. THREE AND A HALF YEARS LATER, yes, three years later, he is still my lawyer for my custody issues. I knew my case was going to be a tough one for me alone, but with Mr. Campbell and his team by my side we fought through it and ended in succ...ess! Without exploiting the details of my case, the length of time I've been a client of his should explain the confidence I have in this attorney. I would highly recommend Mr. Campbell and his team for their hard work, dedication, and knowledge relating to my case.

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"I endorse this lawyer. James is an excellent attorney who is a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable of the law and will strongly advocate for his clients."

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Family lawyer | May 25

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Family lawyer | Jan 26

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - 2020

Owner, Campbell and Madden

Associations

1996 - Present

Fort Walton Beach Bridge Authority

Chariman

1987 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Okaloosa-Walton County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2003

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee

Chairman

1999 - 2000

Okaloosa-Walton County Bar Association

President

Education

1987

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Troy University

Master of Science - Public Administration

1972

University of Southern Mississippi

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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