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James Allyn Fowler Jr.

also known as Jimmy Fowler
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  • Sarasota, FL
  • Licensed for 13 years
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About James

James draws upon his diverse criminal law experiences to defend adults and juveniles involved in all types of criminal law matters, including federal and state crimes, DUI offenses, driver’s license suspensions and traffic cases.  He is a native of Sarasota County and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida.  

After graduating from law school, James worked as an associate attorney at a Sarasota law firm focusing on family and criminal law cases.  He also served as a prosecutor with the Office of the State Attorney in both Sarasota and Manatee Counties.  As a prosecuting attorney he handled numerous DUI, misdemeanor, felony and juvenile cases and received specialized training from the Florida Traffic Safety Resource Prosecution Program in the areas of drugged drivers and refusal cases.   Following his work as a prosecutor, James served as an attorney at a Sarasota criminal defense firm where he defended clients in all aspects of criminal law.

In July of 2013, James and his wife, Alene Sartori Fowler, founded Fowler Law Group, P.A..  The firm’s Sarasota and Bradenton offices focus on representing clients in all types of criminal matters.  James, along with the entire legal team at Fowler Law Group, is committed to going above and beyond to help people struggling with criminal charges and he proudly stands behinds the firm’s motto of “Respect, Reputation, Protection.”

Languages spoken

English, Spanish, Portuguese

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Contact

SRQ Property Law

1800 2nd Street
Suite 888
Sarasota, FL, 34236

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing200806/01/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
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    Legal guides2
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Nominated for Judicial Appointment: Manatee County Court.12th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.2019
    Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers Association2019
    Nominated for Judicial Appointment: Sarasota County Court.12th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission2018
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2018
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2018
    Nominated for Judicial Appointment: Manatee County Court.12th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission2017
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2017
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2017
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2016
    Top 25 Criminal Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2016
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2016
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2015
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2015
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2014
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2014
    Pretrial Motion Workshop CertificateFlorida Traffic Safety Resource Prosecution Program2011
    Prosecuting Refusal Cases CertificateFlorida Traffic Safety Resource Prosecution Program2011
    Prosecuting the Drugged Driver CertificateFlorida Traffic Safety Resource Prosecution Program2011
    Governor's Merit ScholarshipFerrum College2002
    Dean's ListFerrum College2002
    Model United Nations - Most Effective DelegateFerrum College2001
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Managing PartnerFowler Law Group2013 - Present
    Associate AttorneyMichael S. Perry, P.A.2012 - 2013
    Prosecuting AttorneyOffice Of The State Attorney2010 - 2012
    AssociateSyprett, Meshad, Resnick, & Lieb, PA2008 - 2010
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    National College of DUI DefenseMember2014 - Present
    Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's DivisionBoard of Directors2013 - Present
    Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Sarasota chapter)Member2012 - Present
    National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2012 - Present
    Sarasota County American Inn of CourtMember2011 - Present
    Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's DivisionMember2011 - Present
    Make-A-Wish FoundationVolunteer2011 - Present
    Sarasota County Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
    Florida BarMember2008 - Present
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of SarasotaMentor2008 - 2011
    Ferrum College Judicial Review BoardMember1998 - 2002
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    HG.org Global Legal ResourcesUnderstanding Simple and Aggravated Assault in Florida2017
    The Huffington PostBest Marketing Practices to Establish a New Law Firm2017
    Forbes4 Reasons Process is Destroying Your Company's Productivity2016
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Florida Coastal School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2008
    Ferrum CollegeBS - Bachelor of Science2002
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Career Day CommitteeAchievers Program2010
    Law WeekMoot Court2009
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    State v. Jonathan H.Case Dismissed.
    State v. Michael C.Case Dismissed.
    State v. Mark B.DUI reduced to "Dry" Reckless Driving.
    State v. Shelia S.Case Dismissed.
    State v. Shelia S.Case Dismissed.
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    Lawyer Andrew Jacob Pouget

    Andrew Pouget, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 10, 2019
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. James has a masterful understanding of the law and works every angle of a case to ensure the best possible results for his clients. He is sharp. He is honest. He works hard. And he gets results. If you have a criminal issue, you owe it to yourself to hire the best.

    Lawyer Sean Patrick Flynn

    Sean Flynn, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 14, 2017
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    Mr. Fowler is an excellent attorney who works extremely hard for his clients.

    Lawyer Jordan Lee Tawil

    Jordan Tawil, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 23, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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    Austin Eason, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 18, 2016
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    Mr. Fowler really knows how to get great results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Blake Edward Marcus

    Blake Marcus, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Steve Daniel Santiago

    Steve Santiago, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fowler is a professional, knowledgeable and skilled attorney. A true asset to the legal community.

    Lawyer Russell B McCormick

    Russell McCormick, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 4, 2014
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fowler is a talented and dedicated practitioner. It was a pleasure working with him.

    Lawyer Chase N Morinaka

    Chase Morinaka, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 17, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Sarah Marie Glaser

    Sarah Glaser, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. I know him to be highly competent and he is a zealous advocate for his clients.

    Lawyer Jesse R Butler

    Jesse Butler, Unknown Attorney on May 28, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Michael H Fayard II

    Michael Fayard, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 4, 2014
    Relationship: Co-worker

    James is highly organized, focused, and hard working. His years as a prosecutor have given him great insight in criminal defense cases, and the jury trial experience to produce results.

    Lawyer Alene Sartori Fowler

    Alene Fowler, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 26, 2013
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Jimmy is a very experienced Criminal Defense attorney. As a former prosecutor he gained invaluable experience and insight into the criminal court system. He knows how prosecutors think and can plan his strategy and defense accordingly. He always goes above and beyond for his clients. If you want an attorney you can count on call him!

    Lawyer Andrew Terence Hibbert

    Andrew Hibbert, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have had the pleasure of knowing Jimmy Fowler for a while now. We had some battles in the Courtroom when he was a prosecutor and recently I have been working beside him as we both practice criminal defense in Sarasota. Mr. Fowler is very well respected and a very knowledgable and determined attorney. He has great relationships with all of the local judges and prosecutors and it helps him achieve great results for his clients. I would highly recommend Jimmy to anybody who is searching for a great attorney.

    Lawyer Todd M. Davis

    Todd Davis, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 10, 2013
    Relationship: Friend

    I have known Jimmy for years and can attest to his skills as a criminal defense attorney. He worked as a prosecutor for several years and, because of his experience, I come to him whenever one of my clients has a criminal issue.

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