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also known as James M. Falls
James Falls graduated from Florida State University with a double major in Political Science & Sociology. In 2017, he graduated from the Florida State University College of Law with Honors. During law school, James was a certified legal intern with the Office of the Public Defender where he tried a range of cases from DUI to Attempted Murder – all before graduation. Immediately upon passing the Bar, James served as a Federal Judicial Clerk, for the Honorable Mary Scriven of the United States District Court of the Middle District of Florida. Eager for more trial experience, James later joined the Public Defender’s Office in Pinellas County, Florida. As an Assistant Public Defender, James represented clients at every level of the adult criminal system. While managing a heavy case-load of charges ranging from DUI, Battery, Theft, Possession of Controlled Substances, Trafficking, and Murder, James successfully defended his clients in trial on serious felony charges, such as Burglary, Abuse of a Disabled Adult, Resisting an Officer with Violence, Robbery with a Firearm, and others. As a rising star in our criminal justice system, James was recruited by numerous private defense firms before joining with Attorney Brett Metcalf. James spent the last 6 years in private practice. During his time in private practice, he was able to meticulously and aggressively defend countless clients. Achieving countless dismissals, reduced charges, and favorable plea agreements. However, James’ most loved part of the job is Jury Trials. Although not every private criminal defense attorney wishes to spend their time away from the office litigating their client’s cases at trial in front of a Jury, James embraces it. Over the course of the last 6 years, James was able to obtain countless not guilty verdicts at trial, successfully obtaining not guilty verdicts in cases such as solicitation of prostitution, sexual battery, DUI, and Murder.
Outside of work, James has a passion for all things food, whether it’s cooking for friends and family, exploring restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or planning trips out of town based on restaurants featured on Diner’s Drive-In’s and Dives.
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1925 East 6th Avenue, Suite 9, Tampa, FL, 33605
1834 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236
46 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Hiring James Fall's was the best decision I could have made
TDLR; I am a young recent college graduate who found himself in a very unfortunate, unfair situation that set my entire youth and professional career at risk. Deciding to reach out to Mr. Falls was the best decision I could have ever made, and was absolutely worth every penny as all charges were drop...
Posted by Dawndria | May 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
10/10 recommend
Mr. Falls was by far the best lawyer I could ever ask for. He never gave me false hope about the situation I was facing and was 100% transparent with me. For a women who has never been in trouble ever in her life, I had many questions. He answered ever one without hesitation. When it came to trial he...
Posted by CHRISTOPHER | May 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Got Case Dropped almost Immediately
Very professional and hard working, got the information he needed quickly and got my charges dropped.
Posted by Devin | April 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Tampa's Best
I hired Mr. Falls a year ago to work on my case. Throughout that time, he was nothing but professional, prompt, and updated me as soon as there were any developments in the case. I am happy to report that he was able to secure me the best outcome possible, and I would have no hesitation hiring him ag...
Posted by Christian | February 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
1000% satisfied
I’m not from the area so James did an excellent job at taking that into consideration and getting my case pushed through. More than happy with results hopefully won’t be back again but will definitely call if so!
"James Falls is one of the most consistent and dedicated attorneys I've worked with. His communication with clients is second to none. He's a beast in trial. All-star in our line of work."
"I highly recommend James Falls. I’ve watched James practice law over nearly his entire career and can say, without a doubt, he is one of the most dedicated, hardworking, skilled, and affable attorneys you can find. If you are in need of a great criminal defense attorney, you cannot go wrong with James. Speak to him yourself and you’ll see what I mean."
"James Falls is a competent, personal, intelligent, and dedicated attorney. James is not just a phenomenal attorney but is also a phenomenal person. A constant professional, James knows the law, litigation, and how to provide an unparalleled service to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. James is a hard-working zealous defense attorney. In my experience, working with Mr. Falls he has exhibited nothing but excellence and professionalism in dealing with complex criminal defense matters. He is dedicated to his clients."
"To be a truly great Criminal Defense Attorney, you need 3 things: 1) to know the law inside and out; 2) to fight for your clients relentlessly; and 3) to be willing to go to trial at anytime. Mr. Falls not only has all three of these qualities, but has the added bonus of being a fantastic litigator once in trial. He honed his trial and negotiation skills for 3 years while working as an Assistant Public Defender and handling large Felony case loads. He has taken what he learned at the Public Defender's office and brought that same tenacity to the private sector. I fully endorse this lawyer on any and all criminal matters, as he is someone that will fight for your freedom, no matter what time of day, or what day of the week it is."
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2025
Client's Choice, Avvo
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023
Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Best Advocate Award, Defender College
2026 - Present
Owner and Managing Partner, James Falls, Criminal Defense Lawyer P.A.
2023 - 2026
Partner, Metcalf Falls, Criminal Defense Attorneys, P.A.
2020 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Brett Metcalf, Criminal Defense Attorney P.A.
2017 - 2020
Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender, 6th Judicial Circuit
2017 - 2017
Temporary Judicial Clerk, Middle District of Florida
2026 - Present
Bar of the United States District Court, Middle District of FloridaMember
2022 - 2024
Tampa NolesCo-Chair
Dismissed
Not Guilty Verdict after Jury Trial
case dismissed
case dismissed
case dismissed
case dismissed
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
BS - Bachelor of Science
2021
Race & the Law
2021
Jury Selection
2019
English
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