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4.9 /5.0
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PRO
also known as Jimmy Brown, Esq.
40 Years Serving Hernando County; Former Chief Trial Lawyer for the 5th District State Attorney's Office; Former Chief of Homicide and Major Crimes Division; Hernando County Prosecutor for 8 years; Past President of the Hernando-Citrus-Sumter Bar Assoc.;Death Penalty Qualified Counsel (Only Death Qualified Private Attorney in Hernando County); Handled more than 200 Criminal Jury Trials, Prosecution & Defense; Experienced in all Types of Criminal Proceedings. Florida Blue Key Member and Charter Member of Citrus/Hernando County Inns of Court.
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
State: Florida
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
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Posted by Alicia | March 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best attorney in town!
Jimmy represented me during my divorce and other family legal situations. He was attentive and informative throughout the entire process. His office staff was helpful and caring, I would not go to anyone but him!
Posted by Marvin | October 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Mr. Brown was like a member of my family.
My family was involved in a very difficult custodial situation concerning our granddaughter. Not only is Mr. Brown a phenomenal attorney with extensive knowledge in regards to family law, he was a sympathetic ear and source of comfort for us. His staff was as well. He is an advocate for childre...
Posted by michelle | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
best lawyer around!
jimmy brown and his firm helped my husband adopt my oldest child! They will go over everything with you so you actually understand it,and talk to you like a person instead of just a paycheck to them. They where amazing and so kind! We are actually using them now again for other personal reasons, We a...
Posted by Neil | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The One You Want
Mr. Brown was referred to us through another attorney. Mr Brown took on our case and guided us through every step. He represented us in court on multiple occasions. His representation is outstanding. He has worked with us for approximately 8 years on a child custody case. We never gave up and neither...
Posted by Elle | July 03, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Above and Beyond
There are no words that could accurately portray the amount of gratitude and respect that I have for Mr. Brown, and all that he has done for me. Jimmy has been my personal attorney for over twenty years, and not once have I ever been unsatisfied with the outcome of my court dates. From simple traffic...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Brown aggressively advocates for his clients while conducting himself in a professional manner at all times."
"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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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
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Certified for Federal Law, US Supreme Court
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
1995 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1988 - Present
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionMember
1988 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1988 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1985 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1977 - Present
Hernando County Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
Hernando, Sumter, Citrus Bar AssociationMember
1982 - 1983
Hernando, Sumter, Citrus Bar AssociationPresident
1979 - 1980
Tri-County Bar AssociationPresident
Jury verdict of Not Guilty
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
Trust Accounting Workshop - CLE Attended
2022
What is Probate? - CLE Attended
2021
Trust Accounts by the Book - CLE Attended
2021
Top 7 Mistakes Attorneys Face with Their Trust Account - CLE Attended
2021
Maintaining a Trustworthy Trust Account - CLE Attended
2021
Federal Courts 101: Motions, Trial and Post-Trial - CLE Attended
2021
FACDL Criminal Law Certification and Review - CLE Attended
2008
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2008
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James earned significant contribution points in 2012.
I called the cops on my ex boyfriend for dv and I'm pressing charges and so are police and they gave him a warrant too
22 Jun 2015
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14 Jun 2015
Is the diversion program available for felony video voyeurism, first offense in citrus county?
12 Jun 2015