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James David Owen

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Rating: 4.4

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

5354 North High Street, Columbus, OH

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014
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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 46 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1979

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

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Law Office of James D. Owen, LLC

5354 North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43214

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James David Owen's Reviews

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12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melinda | October 14, 2025 | Family

Jim leaves no stone unturned

I have worked as a Paralegal in Licking County for close to 25 years and worked closely on cases with a lot of attorneys, ranging from domestic relations to criminal defense. Jim is, by far, the most exceptional, knowledgeable and professional attorney that I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He i...s thorough, leaving no stone unturned, and takes the time to actually listen to the clients needs, never rushing them allowing them to explain their situation. You don’t find that mannerism often. I admire his honesty and willingness to fight for his clients, remaining open to suggestions and other avenues to explore if needed. When I needed legal advice, Jim immediately called me after hours and met with me the following day. Any time I come across someone needing legal counsel, he is my “go to” first. It’s hard to find someone with integrity that you can actually trust with your life and future when it comes to competent representation, and I proudly give Jim that title.

Posted by Kody | December 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic lawyer

Right from the start James struck me as the competent attorney I was in search of. From our very first consultation, before even hiring James he was already prepared and familiarized himself with my case information. I walked into his office with anxiety about my case and walked out with peace of mi...nd that he was the right attorney for me. He and his secretary Alison were nothing but pleasant to work with throughout the entire process of my case. In October 2024 I was charged with felony drug possession after being pulled over in a traffic stop. I wanted and needed a lawyer that was willing to fight for me. James did exactly that! My charges were eventually dropped dismissed thanks to James. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome of my case. Having to choose again, I would hire him without hesitation. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a competent and professional attorney who gets results.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer ever

I just want to say he really is on your side so if you want the Best results for you he is who I would Recommend

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Amazing

I truly could not say enough positive things about attorney Jim Owen. He is an outstanding attorney and his record shows this. What it does not show is how personable he is, he genuinely cares about his clients and their cases. The best in Columbus, I would recommend him over and over again!

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Great experience

I definitely appreciate my with this law office. I feel like I didn’t have to stress as much about my situation just knowing I was in good hands. Everything was throughly explained to me and I knew what was going on the entire time. Mr Owen’s takes his Profession serious and is very educated. I truly... believe I wouldn’t have got better results with anyone else.

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Rating:  4.4 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.

Suspension For Term issued in OH, 2014

updated on 11/24/2014

Suspended for term means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Principal, Owen Firm

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