James Richie Owen

James did exceptional work to get my case completely dismissed. No deal, no deferment...just flat negotiated to get dismissal. Court is not precise and straightforward, it's rather like a complex sporting event with many players, personalities, conflicts...and timing matters. James was able to craft ...an outcome for me that couldn't be better => Flat out dismissal. A crucial part of hiring the right lawyer is knowing whether they're going to really care about you and your future. James is also a veteran, though that doesn’t mean everything, it matters to me, and I felt that he would have my back. He called me when I asked to set up time, he promptly responded to my texts/emails, and would thoroughly address the content of my questions. James has a very calm, cordial demeanor and has a great reputation with prosecutors…they like him, AND THAT MATTERS! he's been practicing for 21 years and is worth every penny I paid him. Don't hesitate to hire this lawyer!

Mr. Owens was great. I called for a consult and was pleased so went from there. He answered all my questions and was always there when I had more. He and his office made everything convenient for me. He walked me thru what was going to happen when we went to court and in between. He talked on my beha...lf to the DA and came up with a very acceptable plea. Gave his true opinion on where I stood thru out the process (to push further, not to, etc.) And gave honest advice, but at the same time would go with my wishes and whatever I decided. He didn't just do the minimum to get by. He made me feel like I was the most important client he had when we spoke even though I know he had many other cases. In other words he didn't just blow me off because he was busy. I feel like I finally found an attorney that does what he says he will do... I've had attorneys in the past (different case issues) and left feeling like I bought into a good sales pitch and nothing more when I couldn't get a hold of them and ended up feeling like I would have got the same with or without a lawyer. BUT not Mr. Owens I left feeling he had my best interests covered the entire time.

We hired James Owen for a DUI that I got over the summer. After contacting various attorneys, he was the one that seemed to be the most caring. I went in for a consult and knew, immediately, that he was the one. I was beating myself up and he was constantly reassuring me that he would do everything h...e could to help. I feel like this is something that all attorneys might say but he continually validated that statement. I went to my first court hearing and the prosecutor was adamant about charging me with a first offense DUI. James suggested that we reschedule since I had been making some changes in my own life (going to rehab, volunteering, being in school, etc). The following court date happened about four months later. We had expected the prosecutor to give us the same offer with the hope of extending the court date once again. However, with the work I had done and James's drive and care, we were able to get the charge reduced to reckless driving. When we were able to take the sigh of relief that it was reduced, James told us that I might have the opportunity to get the entire thing dropped after six months of probation. We continued on with the process to make this happen right there in the courthouse. It did, in fact, go through and in six months the charges will be completely dropped and I will have the opportunity to have the whole thing expunged from my record. During the entire process, James was extremely receptive...we talked via email and phone call whenever necessary. My dad was very involved with the process and when I would talk to James, my dad would call him with additional questions and James was completely open to all of this communication (despite it potentially being a thorn in his side). I would recommend him to anyone in the area. I had several people praying for a desirable outcome and James's efforts to pay off. And it definitely happened. We're still baffled by the outcome. I know a lot of reviews can come off as "fluffed up" but I would be writing a very similar review, regardless of the outcome of my situation. The one thing I can say is that I can promise you that he'll make you feel more like a close friend who's got your back than a client. And he'll bend over backwards to do what he can to help you. I can't be more grateful that our paths crossed.

My daughter was charged with a DUI in Tennessee in 2017 but is a resident of South Carolina. She went online and found reviews for James Owen and subsequently met with him. She was pleased with the meeting so I called and retained him to represent her. From the outset James was very pragmatic but als...o made us feel he was emotionally engaged as well. He told me several times he believed he could get the charges reduced or dismissed which was very important to us. The first court date was in October 2017 and my daughter had completed out patient rehabilitation as well as doing volunteer work and maintaining enrollment in college. James was hopeful the prosecutor would recognize her progress and give her a break. However the prosecutor said he had a solid case and would not change the DUI charge. Wisely, James recommended to us that we reschedule the court date for a few months later since my daughter had decided to go into an inpatient rehabilitation program for 90 days. James thought that good report after a 90 day program would be helpful. We went back to court mid February, 2018 and James was able to convince the prosecutor that the success of my daughters 90 program was notable and worthy of changing the charges. The prosecutor agreed and reduced the charge to Reckless Driving. We were very happy but then James went one step further and introduced the concept of a Judicial Waiver program. We completed the form and James took it to the prosecutor who agreed to sign it. Bottom line...the Reckless Driving charge was dismissed and my daughter is on 6 months probation. Per James, at the end of 6 months of successful he believes he can get the entire record expunged from the record. James Owen went way beyond what we expected or would have accepted and all for the same fee I originally paid him close to a year ago. We would have gladly accepted the Reckless Driving charge but James cared enough for my family to push for everything he could possibly get for my daughter. I believe he took a personal interest in making sure my daughter has a clean start. I am 64 years old and regularly work with business and real estate attorneys. In my career I've only met one other attorney who made me feel as though I was his only client. James Owen is the other. I highly recommend James and am forever grateful our paths crossed.