Atty. John Bowdren
John Bowdren attended Fairfield Prep from 1983-1985 and graduated from The Highcroft School in Williamstown, Massachusetts in 1986. Following graduation, John was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a Fire Direction Controlman assigned to Batteries in Camp Lejeune and two tours in Okinawa, Japan.
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John Bowdren is an Associate based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Law Office of Jack O'Donnell, L.L.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2003). Educated at Quinnipiac University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Baltimore (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Bowdren attended Fairfield Prep from 1983-1985 and graduated from The Highcroft School in Williamstown, Massachusetts in 1986
- Following graduation, John was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a Fire Direction Controlman assigned to Batteries in Camp Lejeune and two tours in Okinawa, Japan
- He obtained certifications as a primary marksman instructor, motorcycle courier, and advanced fire direction control
- John’s units conducted military exercises in Hokkaido, Japan, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, South Korea, and Puerto Rico
- He was honorably discharged in 1990
- Shortly afterwards, John attended The Indiana University Summer Intensive Language Institute to study the Japanese Language
- He continued his East Asian studies at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California
- He received his B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Baltimore in 1995
- After graduating from The Quinnipiac School of Law in 2003, John worked as an associate in the Law Office of Joseph Mirsky in Bridgeport, Connecticut
- He opened his own office in Milford, Connecticut in 2005 as a general practitioner whose primary focus was criminal defense, personal injury, and landlord/tenant disputes
- While in Milford, John served as Vice-Chair of the Milford Chapter of the American Red Cross Board of Directors
- His vast life experiences have greatly assisted his ability in relating to clients of varied backgrounds
- John has represented his clients in courts throughout the state of Connecticut and looks forward to addressing the needs of all with criminal defense and personal injury representation
- Professional Associations and Memberships - Connecticut Bar Association - Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - New Haven County Bar Association
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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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Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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