About Jim D.
Jim D. Owen earned his LL.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1971. The degree marked the start of a long association with Tennessee's legal community. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has remained active in state legal circles for many years.
Owen built a practice that centers on criminal defense. He was a founding member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and remains a current member of that group. His involvement in the association reflects a sustained interest in criminal law and in the professional network that serves defense attorneys across the state.
Colleagues describe him as steady in court and straightforward at the bargaining table. He has handled a wide range of criminal matters over the years. That work has included trial practice and courtroom appearances at different levels within Tennessee. He is known for taking cases through trial when necessary and for preparing the record for any potential appellate review.
Outside the courtroom, Owen has engaged in the kinds of professional activities long-time practitioners undertake. He has contributed to the local legal community through association work and mentoring of younger lawyers. For decades he has offered guidance to attorneys who come to him for practical advice about criminal practice in Tennessee.
Owen practices under the name Jim D. Owen, Lawyer at Law. He maintains an active practice in Tennessee and continues to represent clients in criminal matters. His current practice focuses on criminal defense and related litigation in Tennessee, operating under the name Jim D. Owen, Lawyer at Law.
