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Atty. James Watt Beckwith

Atty. James Watt Beckwith

James Watt Beckwith is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwui, wills, trusts, and estates and 34 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs in 2013, and has been licensed for 6 years.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 6 yrs experience 6 year
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Profile Summary

About James Watt Beckwith at a glance

James Watt Beckwith is a Founder based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Beckwith Legal PLLC. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, contracts, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Florida (2020). Educated at Inter American University School of Law J.D. Stetson University College of Law (LL.M., 2020) and University of Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs (B.S. Political, 2013). Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Watt Beckwith is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwui, wills, trusts, and estates and 34 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs in 2013, and has been licensed for 6 years
  • James practices at Beckwith Legal PLLC in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Watt Beckwith's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Car Accidents

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Drug Crimes

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Contracts

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Trusts

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 St. Petersburg 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 Watt Beckwith

Where is James Watt Beckwith's law office located?
James Watt Beckwith's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Beckwith Legal PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Watt Beckwith handle?
James Watt Beckwith focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, contracts, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Watt Beckwith practiced law?
James Watt Beckwith has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
Where did James Watt Beckwith go to law school?
James Watt Beckwith earned their education at (LL.M., 2020); (B.S. Political, 2013).
How can I contact James Watt Beckwith for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Inter American University School of Law J.D. Stetson University College of Law
- 2020
B.S. Political
University of Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2020

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