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James M. Burns

James M. Burns

Criminal Defense, Dui, Divorce, Family lawyer Alabama and Florida since 2000
  • Criminal Law, Divorce, DUI & DWI ...
  • Alabama, Florida
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Harold D. Thompson
Harold D. Thompson November 14, 2022
Rating: 9 Lawyer Rating - 9 out of 10
James is very reliable. He has always been willing to help assist me whenever I needed additional help. He is very wise and has a great personality. I endorse this lawyer. He is top tier.
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Biography

James M. Burns, Attorney at Law, hails from Mobile, Alabama, where he was born in 1962. When he was five years old, he moved with his family to Pensacola, Florida. James has lived and worked in the Pensacola area, Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties in Florida, and Baldwin and Mobile Counties in Alabama his whole life.

As a member of both the Florida Bar and the Alabama Bar, James is licensed to practice law in both states. James M Burns is a skilled, experienced and aggressive attorney admitted to practice in both Alabama and Florida.

Attorney Burns has worked and lived on the Gulf Coast of Florida and Alabama and actively practices in Federal, State, County and Municipal Courts .

Areas of practice include:

Criminal Defense: Criminal Defense Law, DUI Defense, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, Violation of Probation, Battery, Sex Crimes, Trafficking, Attempted Murder, Assault, Driving Offenses Domestic Relations

Family Law: Divorce Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Visitation, Modification, Contempt

Personal Injury: Auto accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Burn cases, Wrongful Death

Probate Law: Wills and Trusts

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Medical Marijuana
Video Conferencing
  • Online appointments available.
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free consultation for Criminal and Auto Accident cases.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alabama
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Florida
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11th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney
James M. Burns Law
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Education
St. Thomas University School of Law
J.D. (1999) | Constitutional Law, Property, Probate, Family and Criminal Law
Honors: Dean's List
Activities: International Moot Court, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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University of West Florida
B.A. (1995) | Legal Administration
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Awards
Client Champion - SILVER
Martindale-Hubbell
Good Rating
Avvo
Journalism Student of Year
Catholic High school
Editor of several pages of high School Newsaper Student of Year
10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Professional Associations
Alabama State Bar
Member
- Current
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The Florida Bar
Member
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
The Law Office of James M. Burns
Pensacola Office
611 New Warrington Rd., Suite 2
Pensacola, FL 32506
Telephone: (850) 457-6002
Fax: (850) 999-7546
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed