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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Stephen | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 Margaret | April 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome
My grandson had a couple of felonies that I hired Attorney J Brown for. I was very pleased with the way he handled my grandson's case. The outcome was great. Lori and the other ladies I met in the office were very pleasant, knowledgeable, and friendly. Thank you all for your kindness.
Posted by Joshua | December 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing
Jimmy did an amazing job after months of dealing with the court he was able to get the state to drop all the charges against me. I was so happy that I couldn't ask for a better result. He is truly someone who will go out of the way to make sure that you are in the best possible position to resolve th...
Posted by Tom | May 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Multiple FWC charges
Mr Brown has represented me two times in cases regarding FWC charges. I was very pleased with both outcomes. Mr. Brown was creative and versed in legal remedies that applied to my situation. Because of his acknowledge and longevity working with Hernando County he was also very influential and pers...
Posted by Matt | September 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
When you need the best lawyer not just another guy in a suit
Jimmy is hands down the best lawyer in Florida probably the United States he has gone above and beyond to help me in Criminal law. I first used jimmy in 2013 again in 2016 and 2017 he always reassures me that Everything is fine, he has even gotten cases throw out for me with no court appearance just...
"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."
"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
Case Comparison: Casey Anthony and Tiffany Mitchell
2008
Case Comparison: Casey Anthony and Tiffany Mitchell
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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
How do I get a no trespass order against someone in Pasco County?
14 Jun 2015
Is the diversion program available for felony video voyeurism, first offense in citrus county?
12 Jun 2015