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James Martin Brown
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James Martin Brown

4.8
89 reviews

211 South Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601

Criminal Defense, Assault & Battery, Burglary & Theft and 27 more

About James Martin Brown

Legal Career:

• Certified Legal Intern, Public Defender’s Office 4th Circuit of Florida (1976)

• Certified Legal Intern, State Attorney’s Office 5th Circuit of Florida (1976)

• Assistant State Attorney, 5th Circuit of Florida (1976-1984) Division Chief, Hernando, Citrus and Sumter Counties Chief Trial Assistant

• Chief of Homicide and Major Crimes Prosecutions

• Deputy State Attorney for the 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida Appointed Acting State Attorney

• Private Practice of Law (1985-present) in Brooksville, Florida

Summary of Legal Experience

39 Years of Practice in Florida as an Attorney in active litigation 200 Jury Trials including :

• Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal cases,

• General Civil

• Personal Injury

• Medical Malpractice (negligence)

7,500 + Bench Trials, contested and evidentiary Hearings including: Contested Divorce

• Child Custody and Parenting Litigation

• Child Support

• Modification of Final Judgment Dependency

• Alimony

• Asset Distribution and Debt Apportionment Contempt of Court

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Repeat and Dating Violence Injunctions

300 + Mediations including:

• Divorce and Family Law General Civil

In 39 years of legal practice in Central Florida, Attorney James Martin “ Jimmy” Brown has daily courtroom experience, prosecuting and defending Thousands of criminal cases including:

• Premeditated Murder (death Penalty) 2nd Degree and 3rd Degree Murder

• Manslaughter

• Sexual Battery

• Kidnaping

• Home Invasion and Burglary Armed Robbery

• Theft (all levels)

• Fraud

• Trafficking in Drugs and Controlled Substances

• Possession and sale of Controlled Substances DUI (all levels)

• Vehicular Homicide and DUI Manslaughter Identity Theft

• Forgery and Uttering

• Child Abuse and Neglect Pornography and obscenity offenses Juvenile Delinquency

• Tax offenses

• Traffic and Motor Vehicle offenses

• Domestic Violence

• Battery and Assault

• Firearms offenses

• Weapons offenses

 

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Avvo Client's Choice
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Champion Badge Silver

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James Martin Brown got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

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Champion Badge Platinum

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James Martin Brown got this award in 2021

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James Martin Brown got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by Agnes
July 25, 2022
Hired Attorney

Attorney Brown and his staff were very helpful in an immediate family need concerning Durable Power of Attorneys an documents required for health directives. They were quick to respond and I would most definitely recommend Mr. Brown and his staff for any Legal issues you may have.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 25, 2013
Hired Attorney

Mr. Brown and his office staff are very pleasant to deal with and they are very prompt in returning my calls and answering any questions that I've had about my case.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
April 27, 2012
Hired Attorney

Very good lawyer, he helps everyone with everything and gets you out of extremely bad messes. Always use him! :)

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 24, 2011
Hired Attorney

He was very helpful and knowledgable. He advised me properly and I feel that I came out ahead of the deal in court. Wise man and very attentive to my needs. Would recommend to others and would return for future use.

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Areas of Law

  • Domestic Violence
  • Criminal Law 2
    • Drug Crimes
    • Sex Crimes
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Slip and Fall
    • Wrongful Death
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Living Wills
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 15
    • Criminal Defense
    • Assault & Battery
    • Burglary & Theft
    • DUI & DWI
    • Disorderly Conduct
    • Federal Crimes
    • Fraud & Embezzlement
    • Homicide & Murder
    • Juvenile Crimes
    • Probation Violations
    • Weapon Charges
    • White Collar Crimes
    • Product Liability
    • Property Division
    • Probate

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1977, Florida
    1977, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    1980, U.S. Supreme Court
    1981, District of Columbia
    1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    Memberships
    American Bar Association
    Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida College of Law
    Class of 1976
    J.D.
    Florida Blue Key; Omicron Delta Kappa Dean’s List; Criminal Practice Clinic Program; Student Bar Assn. committee chairman and membership; Vice-Chancellor, University Honor Court University Honor Court Chief Defense Counsel
    Other Education
    George Washington University
    Class of 1974
    B.A.
    with high honors; Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha chapter; National Honor Society; Who’s Who of American University Students Dean’s List, every semester

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    Yes, James Martin Brown is admitted to practice in District of Columbia and Florida.
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    James Martin Brown is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and United States Supreme Court.
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    Yes, James Martin Brown has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    James Martin Brown attended University of Florida College of Law.

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