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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
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Posted by Stephen | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
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 anonymous | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Estate Planning
Jim and his staff helped me set up my will, a task that no one wants to think about. He made the estate planning process go very smoothly.
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Mr. Brown and his staff were very knowledgeable and caring and helped me with getting my Estate affairs in order. I highly recommend them.
Posted by Kathy | April 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Absolutely the best attorney
Jimmy and his staff are very professional and caring. Personal service is excellent. They were very timely and responsive to our needs relating to a partial release on our mortgage. Jimmy will always be our go to for any legal needs. I highly recommend his law office.
Posted by Ginny | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent family law!
You couldn’t hire a better attorney for family law! Jimmy brown and his staff are kind and compassionate and wonderful to work with. Jimmy takes his time to explain exactly what you need to know and makes sure you understand every step of the way. His services come highly recommended!
"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
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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