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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
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Posted by Gerardo | January 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellent Service
I would like to thank James M. Brown and his staff for their expedient results handling my case. They were prompt in responding to my concerns and questions on my car accident. They efficiently handled this case with outstanding performance and pursued to help reach the maximum compensation allowed....
Posted by Nick | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best attorney around
Mr. Brown is the best around laywer, honest,dedicated and educated and treat you like family they been our family attorney for years and never let us down, I love that you always meet with Mr Brown himself and even calling if he isn't able to get to the phone he will call you back directly... i would...
Posted by Marque | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
M. Stacy Langley
Excellent Attorney and Staff! Attorney Jimmy Brown represents my daughter and I in two different cases, both divorce and child custody. Attorney Jimmy Brown has assisted us as our lawyer on numerous occasions outside normal business hours, on weekends, and even nights. Attorney Brown's knowledge, e...
Posted by Andy | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing
Jimmy Brown reviewed my sons case , he was looking at 6 to 10 years for violation of probation for a new drug offence { pain killers in incorrect container and out of date prescription } it wasn't looking good other attorneys said that they could not intervene . Jimmy took a personal interest and and...
Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Simply a blessing!
Moving to Florida, and getting divorced 1200 miles away from home was one of the most unsettling things one has to go through. Until I met the staff Jimmy, Francine, and Anna they have been so wonderful. For over the last year, multiple injunctions, property, assets, children these three have poured ...
"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