Atty. James Robert Dowgul

Atty. James Robert Dowgul

Mr. James Robert Dowgul is a lawyer practicing criminal law, assault and battery, burglary and 97 other areas of law.

Panama City Panama City 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James Robert Dowgul at a glance

James Robert Dowgul is a Partner based in Panama City, Florida, practicing at The Law Office of James Dowgul, P.A.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, drug crimes, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000). Educated at Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D. Stetson, 1999) and Florida State University (B.S., 1995). Active member of The Florida Bar Bay County Bar Association Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Bay County Chamber of Commerce Better Business Bureau. Serands clients in Panama City, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Robert Dowgul is a lawyer practicing criminal law, assault and battery, burglary and 97 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at The Law Office of James Dowgul, P.A. in Panama City, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Robert Dowgul's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Robert Dowgul handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Drug Crimes

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Panama City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Robert Dowgul

Where is James Robert Dowgul's law office located?
James Robert Dowgul's law practice is located in Panama City, Florida. The firm is The Law Office of James Dowgul, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Robert Dowgul handle?
James Robert Dowgul focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, drug crimes, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Robert Dowgul practiced law?
James Robert Dowgul has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Robert Dowgul go to law school?
James Robert Dowgul earned their education at (J.D. Stetson, 1999); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact James Robert Dowgul for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Assault And Battery Burglary Criminal Law Alimony Annulment Capital Offenses Civil Drug Forfeiture Civil Forfeiture Cohabitation Agreements Collaborative Family Law Community Property Law Controlled Substances Law Crime Victims Compensation Criminal Antitrust Criminal Appeals Criminal Conspiracy Criminal Defense Criminal Forfeiture Criminal Fraud Criminal Investigation Criminal Prosecution Death Penalty Divorce Divorce Arbitration Divorce Mediation Divorce Taxation Domestic Partnerships Domestic Relations Domestic Torts Domestic Violence Drivers License Suspension Driving While Intoxicated Drug Crimes Drug Forfeiture Drug Trafficking Drugs And Narcotics DUI/DWI Electronic Surveillance Equitable Distribution Expungements Extortion Extradition Family Arbitration Family Law Family Mediation Federal Criminal Law Felonies Forensic Accounting Forensic DNA Forensic Medicine Forensic Science Forgery Gay and Lesbian Family Law Grand Jury Practice Habeas Corpus Hit And Run Homicide International Criminal Law International Extradition International Family Law Interstate Support Mail Fraud Malicious Prosecution Manslaughter Marital Agreements Marital Property Distribution Marital Property Law Marital Property Settlements Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law Matrimonial Law Military Divorce Misdemeanors Money Laundering Murder Name Changes Non Traditional Family Law Palimony Parole and Probation Paternity Post Conviction Remedies Post Divorce Modification Postnuptial Agreements Premarital Agreements Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) Restraining Orders Search And Seizure Separation Agreements Sex Crimes Sexual Assault Shoplifting Spousal Support Stalking Theft Traffic Violations Uncontested Divorce Vehicular Homicide Victims Rights Weapons Charges Wire Fraud Wiretapping

Education

J.D. Stetson
Oklahoma City University School of Law
- 1999
B.S.
Florida State University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2000

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