James Martin Brown

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James Martin Brown

also known as Jimmy Brown, Esq.

4.9
89 reviews
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Rating: 9.9

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

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 45 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

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Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hired to represent a family member.

A complete waste of time and money. Terrible communication and in the end did not fight for my family member. I regret hiring Mr. Brown and will have to live with that decision for a long time.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

DO NOT HIRE FOR FAMILY LAW

Please save yourself the headache and hire a different lawyer if it is family law. I hired him and we rolled over for my ex and the other attorney, only hear what benefits my ex, we have done nothing, filed nothing and EVERY single one of my emails to him and his secretary go unanswered. I wish to ...GOD these reviews were accurate when I hired him cause now it is too late for me and I am screwed but I hope this saves someone else from making the same mistake. Maybe he is great at criminal law (don't know) but do not hire him for FAMILY law. If I could give a zero stars I would. I would not recommend him to anyone and really hope this helps the next person. He is quick at taking that $5,000 retainer and will tell you what you want to hear but then he does NOTHING but sits on everything, doesn't file anything and does not respond to emails. I paid for an attorney to represent "my interests" and still feel like I am going through this nightmare alone. If you wish to hire him AFTER being forewarned then- Good luck cause you will need it.

Posted by Jim | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

NO Defense, Definitely NOT worth $4000 cash that I paid Mr. Jimmy Brown in Brooksville FL.

Let me start by stating that Mr Brown seems like a nice man. But hey, I would be nice to you for a few months if you give me $4000 cash. On initial contact through email, Typical shark practices saw my $2000 cash bond and made sure to have his secretary call me to set up an appointment. At the 1s...t appointment which was free. My Brown explained step by step the process and made me feel it would be a good idea to hire him for not $4500 but $4000. Mr Brown made many non fulfilling statements--Some of the things Mr Brown said were, "I have a good feeling and I think I can" "knock it in the head" , and "you can pay me or can pay them $52.00 a month for nothing" and "Hope you feel better" as I paid his secretary $4000.00 cash. Mr. Jimmy Brown also stated "I am going to try to get a class for you to take online then the case would be dismissed" Another non fulfilling statement made by Mr Brown was "you can buy the community service hours". I have been on PTI probation for 3+ months and I still have not been able to buy these hours. I was told by Don Barbee clerk that "125 community service hours, Wow they did not like you" Mr Brown did not inform me I had to subpoena the judge in order or buy the hours. I had a video showing I found the Ipad and proof that I posted a lost and found ad the same day. To my knowledge Mr Jimmy Brown did not even look at the video that we waited 6 months to obtain. Mr. Jimmy Brown did not do what he said he could do. I feel I would have done better with a public defender than hiring Mr. Jimmy Brown in Brooksville FL.

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James Martin Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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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."

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Michael Conageski

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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."

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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."

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Christopher Mulligan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (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

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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

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2008

Anderson Cooper 360

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Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

James earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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