James Richie Owen

DUI and DWI Attorney at Knoxville, TN

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Excellent outcome!

Excellent

From start to finish he was excellent.He was recommend from a friend of his.I needed some one who could work with my situation an he was very good in making a deal that worked with me.As he is a veteran he is very big on helping other veterans like me. Putting the phase veterans helping veterans tells you what kind of lawyer an fellow veteran an man Mr Owens is.He is one of the nicest people I am proud I got to meet.If he ever needed me as 1 brother to another I'd be there or recommend him to any one.He does his firm an practice in law proud.

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Practice areas

DUI and DWI

40%

26 years, 5,000 cases
Criminal defense

25%

Experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyer.

26 years, 5,000 cases
Violent crime

10%

26 years, 1,000 cases
Domestic violence

5%

26 years, 1,000 cases
Expungement

5%

26 years, 1,000 cases
Juvenile law

5%

26 years, 1,000 cases
Speeding and traffic ticket

5%

26 years, 5,000 cases
White collar crime

5%

26 years, 1,000 cases

KNOXVILLE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. CALL NOW FOR A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION.

James R. Owen has successfully defended more than 3000 DUI cases in East Tennessee and Knox County.

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Licensed for 26 years

State TN

Status Active

Acquired 1997

Updated 01/17/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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The Owen Law Firm

(865) 240-0319 Office

550 W. Main St., Ste. 950

Knoxville, TN, 37902

jamesrowenlaw.com

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Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2018

Excellent outcome!

James was able to get my DUI case dismissed completely. He has always been friendly and professional. I highly recommend him, you won't be disappointed!

Posted by Benjamin | February 13, 2023

Excellent

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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2023

Speeding ticket dismissal

James was priced very good and handled everything very well. I was able to achieve a dismissal upon court cost payment. This would have been the third ticket in a year if it had went on my record.

Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2022

Highly Recommend James Owen - good listener and communicator in court

James Owen was hired to handle charges of misdemeanor domestic assault against my son which were loosely based. After posting bail, Mr. Owen immediately consulted with my son, and spent the necessary time to understand the incident and surrounding circumstances. This enabled him to represent my son before the prosecutor and explain the incident. His discussion with the prosecutor explained the rest of the story and established terms with the prosecutor that enabled a full dismissal since full compliance was met before the next court date. Mr. Owen's professionalism and experience with the prosecutor and judge contributed to a successful result. I would highly recommend consulting with attorney James Owen to represent prospective clients based on his willingness to help, and his expert knowledge and experience in this area of law.

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Posted by Tom | July 9, 2022

Client

James was exceptionally competent, caring, and communicative. It was such a relief that we hired James - especially give the successful outcome!

Posted by Sergio | April 1, 2022

Sitation dismissed (no any points)

I was stopped for using the phone (but I only looked at the navigator) and driving on the left lane, but the lawyer helped to remove all the violation and prove my innocence. Quickly and efficiently.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2022

Exceeded Expectations

Mr. Owen exceeded all of our expectations and got our case dismissed. Very thorough and well prepared.

Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2021

Positive Comments

I really appreciated that I did not have to do anything on the court date and he walked me through what to do during the process which made the whole situation less stressful.

Posted by Steve Bennett | August 25, 2021

Great job

Great job and he talks with you personally I’ll use them again if I have too.

Response from James Owen August 27, 2021

Thanks for your kind words. I was so happy that we got your case dismissed. I hope you do not need me again. But, if you do, I will be happy to help.

Posted by Jami | June 29, 2021

Excellent attorney

I will definitely refer people to Attorney Owens. He was very attentive and thoroughly explained all the processes we would go through. He is an excellent attorney!! His staff was also very helpful.

Posted by Steven | March 25, 2021

Excellent and Professional

Mr. Owen was the right choice for my case. He and Jody were always available to help and explain the progress and dates of my case. With every meeting we had I felt Mr. Owen was working hard and doing everything possible for the best outcome. And Mr. Owen was able to get my case dismissed, the best outcome possible. Thanks for all you hard work, very much appreciated. I would recommend Mr. Owen to anyone facing legal issues.

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Posted by Bart | January 12, 2021

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

James is an Excellent Attorney. He understands the stress of a legal battle and is always available to answer questions or assist in resolving the case. He provided all the information and resources we needed in our case. He worked well within the system to resolve our case and obtain a favorable outcome for all involved. We highly recommend him!

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Posted by Andy | July 10, 2020

Extremely satisfied

James was up front about what he expected as a result of my case, with likely outcomes. He got me the best case scenario, and his price was reasonable.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2020

Case dismissed

Mr. Owen represented me in a case which was my first offense, and by following his recommendations my case got dismissed entirely. He is professional and efficient, and essentially handled everything.

Posted by Laura | March 6, 2020

Atticus Finch

In my opinion, the best way to describe James Richie Owen lies in a quote (regarding the lawyer Atticus Finch) from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird. “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” That’s the kind of lawyer James Richie Owen is. I’d never been arrested and was extremely scared of what would happen to me. From the day I met James (in my first consultation) all the way to him getting my case dismissed many months later, I always felt James listened to me describe the details of my case as if it was happening to him; and I strongly believe that’s how my case ended with a dismissal. James Richie Owen will fight for you as if he’s fighting for himself. I highly recommend and respect him as a lawyer and a person.

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Response from James Owen March 9, 2020

Thank you for your kind words. I am so happy we got your case dismissed.

Posted by Ariel | January 31, 2020

Speeding citation

Initially met with Mr. Owen, he explained what “could” happen and what could be done. He is a very clear and direct counsel. He requests what he needs from you and takes care of the rest. All or most communications will be handled through Ms. Jody, his paralegal or aid, but he will make himself available to speak if you make that request. Thank you for being very informative throughout the process. The consistent line of communication and response to emails gives reassurance to your clients during the stressful moments.

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Posted by Paula | January 13, 2020

Teacher

Mr. Owen was wonderful. He represented me in a traffic citation. I was able to simply turn the matter over to him and did not have to worry about anything. He took care of the case and I had no more worries! I would hire him again in an instant.

Posted by Travis Thompson | November 2, 2019

Excellent Attorney

mr. Owen did exactly what he said he could do, and a mans word is everything I need to know and he nwent above and beyo0nd nwith me and just letting you know he is one of the best in Knoxville and I wojuld recommend him for anyone.

Posted by Tommy | September 17, 2019

Couldn't be happier

I hired Mr. Owen to take care of 2 tickets for me. One was in a personal vehicle for 17 over and the other was in a commercial vehicle for failure to stop at a stop sign. The speeding ticket was reduced to 4 over and the commercial ticket was dismissed altogether. I 100% would suggest him to anyone and will definitely call on him in the future if I need his services.

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Posted by James | May 20, 2019

Made the right choice

James Owen and team handled a minor in possession case for us. Removed the fear and worry and guided us to an excellent outcome. Professional, friendly and great with parent and young adult both. Highly recommended!

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
Owen Law Firm
2016 - Present

Founding Board Member and Secretary
Friends of Knox County Recovery Court, Inc.
2015 - Present

Attorney
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
2014 - 2016

Supervisor for DUI Court Lawyers
Knox County Public Defender Community Law Office
1997 - 2014

Law Clerk
Law Office of William F. Travis
1995 - 1997

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Education

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997

East Tennessee State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1994

Legal Cases

State Of Tennessee versus Davis
Appeal dismissed in favor of the Defendant

State of Tennessee v. J.M.
DUI charge reduced to Public Intoxication, 30 days unsupervised probation.

State of Tennessee v. F.S.
Case dismissed at motion to suppress because Tennessee law states that a red light violation does not occur when the driver enters the intersection on yellow.

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Associations

National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Superior DUI Defense
2017 - Present

National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Top Attorney
2017 - Present

American Society of Legal Advocates
Member
2016 - Present

American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Top Attorney
2016 - Present

American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Memeber
2016 - Present

Friends of Knox County Recovery Court
Founding Member
2015 - Present

Friends of Knox County Recovery Court
Secretary
2015 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Member
2014 - Present

Knoxville Bar Association
Member
2007 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
1997 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

BV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

Top 100 Lawyers
American Society of Legal Advocates
2018

BV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2017

ASLA Top 100 Lawyer
American Society of Legal Advocates
2017

Top Ten DUI/DWI Attorney
American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017

Superior DWI Attorney
National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2017

High Professional Achievement and High Ethical Standing
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

Top Ten DUI/DWI Attorney
American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016

Top Attorney
CityView Magazine
2015

Certified DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2014

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Publications

City View
Top Attorneys
2015

Speaking Engagements

Mock Trial Competion Judge
Trial Advocacy
2013

CLO New Lawyer Training Session
Introduction to DUI practice in Knox County
2011

UT Legal Clinic
Juvenile Court Practice
2006

Attorney endorsements

Received (19)

Given (38)

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Sam English

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Owen is a highly intelligent and aggressive trial lawyer. He is very experienced and among the toughest in the courtroom. The representation you will receive from him is top notch."

Shannon Holland

Criminal defense Attorney | May 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James Owen. I have seen James in court for his clients many times, and he is an experienced, knowledgeable, and well-respected attorney who works hard to zealously advocate for his clients. I would be pleased to recommend him to my own clients for consideration whenever the need arose for his criminal defense expertise."

Jedidiah McKeehan

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Mr. Owen in action and he zealously represents his clients and consistently receives positive results for them. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Stephen McGrath

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jim Owen

Violent crime Attorney | Apr 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Whitney Polson

DUI and DWI Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. As a member of the DUIDLA, Mr. Owen is committed to excellence in defending DUI cases."

Jill Rogers

Unknown Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Other

"Highly respected and overall a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

Douglas Borthwick

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Pezhman Pakneshan

Unknown Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jesse Lords

Unknown Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a highly skilled and respected lawyer"

Jonathan Rooker

DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As a fellow member of DUIDLA, I can attest that this lawyer knows how to defend his clients. Education, passion, and hard work."

Matthew Brock

DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James and I attended the NHTSA DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Training together as well as the TACDL DUI seminar. His knowledge of DUI law is second to none. Not only is James an excellent attorney but he is also a great person who is easy to talk to. I have no doubt that any client faced with criminal charges is in good hands with James."

Laura Metcalf

DUI and DWI Attorney | Dec 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Troy Bowlin

DUI and DWI Attorney | Sep 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the fantastic opportunity to work with James early in my legal career. James is passionate about providing quality legal representation to his Clients."

Rachel Lambert

DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Co-worker

"James is a fantastic lawyer who has the experience and know-how to accomplish amazing results for his clients. You will have a hard time finding a better, more likeable attorney to handle your defense."

J. Steven House

DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Owen has handled thousands of DUI cases in Knox County as well as general criminal cases over the years. His extensive exposure to the court system in Knox County through his years as a former public defender have also made him very familiar with all the judges and prosecutors and with what can be done with a case."

Edwin Anderson

DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"James and I have handled cases together and I have had the opportunity to see him in action many times in DUI Court. James had handled thousands of DUI cases during his career in Knoxville and Knox County. He takes the time to help his clients understand what they are up against, goes through the evidence against them with a fine-toothed comb, and isn't afraid to take them to trial. He is well-respected by the judges and prosecutors. He is worth every penny of his fee."

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