Firm Overview

The consequences for those accused of a crime can be grave; therefore, it is crucial to have a skilled attorney like James M. Burns represent you and protect your interests.

For nearly 10 years, James M. Burns has defended thousands of people who have committed various crimes. In many instances, he has been able to persuade trial courts to dismiss cases or to have the State drop the charges against his client. In other cases, Mr. Burns has been able to get his client's bond reduced after arrest or to have serious charges lowered in class or degree, resulting in sometimes very serious punishments lessened or eliminated altogether. James M. Burns knows both how state courts and judges in Southern Alabama and Northern Florida work and how to ensure that the judges in your case hear your side of the story. Additionally, Mr. Burns practices in Florida federal courts.

James M. Burns is an experienced trial attorney capable of providing clients numerous defense tactics. He has extensive successful past results and he can provide you an aggressive defense at every stage of a criminal proceeding, including arraignment, trial, sentencing, and appeal. He handles a wide range of criminal cases, including:

• Driving Under Influence
• Drug Offenses/ Possession/ Distribution/ Trafficking
• Driving with License Suspended or Revoked
• Probation Violation Hearings/ Bond Hearings
• Assault and Battery
• Domestic Violence
• Burglary/ Theft

James M. burns provides criminal representation in the following locations:

Florida

• Escambia County
• Santa Rosa County

Alabama

• Baldwin County and Surrounding Municipalities
• Gulfshores
• Orange Beach
• Mobile County