James Martin Brown

PRO

James Martin Brown

also known as Jimmy Brown, Esq.

4.9
88 reviews
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Brooksville, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family ... +3 more

211 S Main St, Brooksville, FL

About James

Biography

Over 49 Years Serving And Fighting For You! Call Today.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

49 years

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

10 years

25%
Family 20%

10 years

20%
Probate 10%

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

10%
Federal Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
...
+ 7
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 44 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1981

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1977

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Martin Brown

211 S Main St, Brooksville, FL, 346013337

brooksvillelawyer.com/

James Martin Brown's Reviews

5 star

(81)

4 star

(0)

3 star

(0)

2 star

(0)

1 star

(3)

Posted by Stephen | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hernando County’s Gem

38 years I have been with this man! Family, criminal, Probate! Nothing he can’t do! His daughter who works there as a para legal is not only sweet but intelligent! Would NEVER hire anyone else! He’ll they did a movie about the guy! Highly recommended!

Posted by Amanda | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend!!!!!

I can't say enough good things about Jimmy and his staff. From the very beginning, they were professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to helping me through my legal situation. They kept me informed every step of the way, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt supported throughout ...the process. Their attention to detail and strong advocacy made all the difference in my case. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy legal team. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for everything!

Posted by Mindy | July 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing!

The staff were amazing and friendly. The environment was like home. They were very patient and answered all questions. I would highly recommend.

Posted by Casey | May 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thumbs up

He has been a pleasure to work with. His experience shows in how he interacts with his clients. He’s simply fantastic. You can’t go wrong with him.

Posted by Kimberly | May 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hernando county's best attorney

Mr Brown is an excellent attorney with many years of experience serving Hernando County. A brilliant man who will handle your case with integrity, fight for you and win. Knowing Mr Brown is our attorney gives us peace of mind and we are forever grateful.

See All Client Reviews

James Martin Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse James
Kristie M. Ruppe headshot
Kristie Ruppe

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jimmy Brown is an Icon in Hernando County. His experience and knowledge of the law as well as the local Legal community are exceeded by no one. An excellent attorney and a dependable ally."

Michael H. Conageski headshot
Michael Conageski

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

Russell George Marlowe headshot
Russell Marlowe

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Brown aggressively advocates for his clients while conducting himself in a professional manner at all times."

Clifford Martin Travis headshot
Clifford Travis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Jimmy for many years and worked with him on a number of cases over 30 years. Attorneys are by nature fairly bright people, but I consider Jimmy to be a brilliant lawyer, one of the 2 or 3 best I have ever known."

Christopher Sean Mulligan headshot
Christopher Mulligan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Hon. Order of Kentucky Colonels, Governor, Commonwealth of Kentucky

1976

Florida Blue Key, The University of Florida

1973

Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Chapter

N/A

Certified for Federal Law, US Supreme Court

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Attorney at Law, Private Law Practice

1980 - 1984

Chief of Homicide Division, State Attorney's Office- Hernando County

1979 - 1984

Chief of Major Crimes Division, State Attorney's Office

1977 - 1984

Deputy State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

1995 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1988 - Present

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Member

1988 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1988 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1985 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1977 - Present

Hernando County Bar Association

Member

1976 - Present

Hernando, Sumter, Citrus Bar Association

Member

1982 - 1983

Hernando, Sumter, Citrus Bar Association

President

1979 - 1980

Tri-County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Paul Thompson

Jury verdict of Not Guilty

See More Legal Cases

Education

1976

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

The George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Trust Accounting Workshop

Trust Accounting Workshop - CLE Attended

2022

What is Probate?

What is Probate? - CLE Attended

2021

Trust Accounts by the Book

Trust Accounts by the Book - CLE Attended

2021

Top 7 Mistakes Attorneys Face with Their Trust Account

Top 7 Mistakes Attorneys Face with Their Trust Account - CLE Attended

2021

Maintaining a Trustworthy Trust Account

Maintaining a Trustworthy Trust Account - CLE Attended

2021

Federal Courts 101: Motions, Trial and Post-Trial

Federal Courts 101: Motions, Trial and Post-Trial - CLE Attended

2021

FACDL Criminal Law Certification and Review

FACDL Criminal Law Certification and Review - CLE Attended

2008

Nancy Grace

Case Comparison: Casey Anthony and Tiffany Mitchell

2008

Anderson Cooper 360

Case Comparison: Casey Anthony and Tiffany Mitchell

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

James earned significant contribution points in 2012.

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution