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Brent D. Bowen graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Baylor University after playing football for two years at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. As a fourth generation attendee, he received his Juris Doctorate from Washburn University in May 2002. While at Washburn University Brent was a member and competed as an oralist in the Moot Court Competition held at Fordham Law school.
Brent is a well rounded and experienced attorney beginning his career practicing as a third year bar card attorney for Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office handling bench and jury trials. Brent has held past positions in the Johnson County Attorney’s Office as an Assistant County Attorney, Denton County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney, Jackson & Hagen as an associate attorney, Bowen & Lloyd, PLLC, as partner. In 2008, Brent started Bowen Law Group, PLLC where the firm handled criminal and family law. Brent transitioned the firm to exclusively criminal defense representing juveniles and adults in 2016.
Brent has been involved with numerous cases that received media attention. He has appeared on Channel 11 in the controversial Sanger ISD SEXTING case which was featured on Good Morning America. Brent has been quoted in the Texas Lawyer Magazine regarding discovery policies and has received media attention for a Pilot Point DWI case involving an assistant coach.
In recognition for his impeccable professionalism and service, Murray Media Group named him the Best Juvenile Attorney in Denton County in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2025 and the Best Criminal Defense Attorney in 2016, 2018. Brent had finished in the top 3 in each category every year.
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Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2013
Professional and Dedicated
Chrysandra and Nicole were awesome. I had to initiate court proceedings case twice in less than a year for custody of my child , but the outcome both times was great. The final result from the second case was better than expected. The entire firm has proven to be professional and dedicated to gett...
Posted by Jordan | February 27, 2013
Great Lawyer
Brent did a great job with keeping me informed and knowledgeable about the processes I was and would be going through. He gave me plenty of options and helped me weigh the pros and cons between each one. Overall he helped me get a result that I was pleased with and gave me a peace of mind throughout ...
Posted by Jose | February 27, 2013
Highly recommend
I would highly recommend Brent Bowen to anyone who was in my position or needed to have a great lawyer. He definitely had my best interest in mind and was very informative throughout my whole process!! I was recommended to him and I will defiantly be doing the same! Thanks for holding true to your w...
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Anon
Great team! Brent and Jenny answered all my questions and kept me informed throughout the legal process.
Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Really Great Lawyer!
I got into some trouble as a young adult. My father actually picked him out and was ooking to see which lawyer I’d feel the most comfortable with. I felt like Brent Bowen was like a fatherly figure. He advised me what he would do for his children and ultimately, wanted the best for them. I saw that h...
"I endorse this lawyer. Brent and I have tried cases together and I have consulted with him on many occasions. He is a very knowledgable advocate for his clients. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney, with a wealth of experience in DWI/DUI defense. His prior experience as a prosecutor has given him not just courtroom experience but insight into how beat the State in the courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Brent personally and have referred clients to him who have all had great things to say about him. Brent is a very competent criminal defense attorney and has the ability to use cutting edge technology for presentation of his client's cases. I will continue to refer clients to him."
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Best of Denton County - Juvenile Attorney, Murray Media Group
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2008 - 2013
Managing Partner, Bowen Law Group
2012 - Present
National College of DUI Defense
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2006 - 2008
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident
2005 - 2005
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
Reduced to Misdemeanor
DA Dismissed Case during my Jury Selection
Acquital
Not Guilty
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Technology in Criminal Law
English
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