James A. Owen

James focuses exclusively on CDL and traffic defense and represents commercial drivers in courts across Nebraska. He understands that for professional drivers, a traffic citation is not just a ticket. It can threaten your license, your job, and your ability to provide for your family

For more than 18 years, James has worked directly with commercial drivers and CDL-related issues, including roles in large-scale trucking and logistics operations and logistics management during his service in the United States Air Force. That experience gives him a practical understanding of how violations are viewed by employers, safety departments, and insurers, not just judges and prosecutors.

Because of that background, James approaches every case with one primary goal: protecting your CDL whenever possible. Clients work directly with him, receive clear explanations of their options, and get straightforward advice about what can realistically be achieved. No guesswork. No false promises.

Flatwater Legal is built for drivers who want their case handled efficiently and professionally, with a full understanding of what is at stake, so they can stay focused on the road, not the courthouse.