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James R. Owen has successfully defended more than 3000 DUI cases in East Tennessee and Knox County.
Practice areas
25 years, 5,000 cases
Experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyer.
25 years, 5,000 cases
25 years, 1,000 cases
25 years, 1,000 cases
25 years, 1,000 cases
25 years, 1,000 cases
25 years, 5,000 cases
25 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
The Owen Law Firm
550 W. Main St., Ste. 950
Knoxville, TN, 37902
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 1997 | 06/29/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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City View | Top Attorneys | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
East Tennessee State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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. |
State of Tennessee v. B.L. | Not guilty after trial. |
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Sam English, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 25, 2014
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 on May 13, 2015
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 on Jul 24, 2018
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 on Jan 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Stephen McGrath, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 24, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jim Owen, Violent crime Attorney on Apr 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Whitney Polson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
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 on Feb 10, 2015
Relationship: Other
Highly respected and overall a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Pezhman Pakneshan, Unknown Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jesse Lords, Unknown Attorney on Feb 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
James is a highly skilled and respected lawyer
Jonathan Rooker, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
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 on Jan 30, 2015
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 on Dec 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Troy Bowlin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
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 on Aug 29, 2014
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 on Aug 15, 2014
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 on Aug 15, 2014
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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