Hon. William Marion Bowen, Jr.

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Samford University, B.A., 1969; Samford University, B.A., 1969
Law School Attended:
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1972
Year of First Admission:
1973
Admission:
1973, Alabama; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
909977281

Areas of Practice (3)

  • Criminal Litigation
  • Criminal Defense
  • Appellate Practice

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (18 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/01/16 in White Collar Criminal Defense

    Bill is a very thoughtful, knowledgeable, and effective practitioner. He is an excellent lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/31/16 in Appellate Practice

    An exceptionally well qualified practitioner with tremendous people skills

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/31/16 in Appellate Practice

    Retired appellate judge William M. Bowen is the most intellectually qualified member of the bar that I know. His astounding legal knowledge of every aspect of Alabama criminal law and criminal procedure makes Judge Bowen the leader in the criminal de... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/25/16 in Appellate Practice

    Outstanding attorney and first class person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/25/16 in Appellate Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 07/25/16 in Appellate Practice

    Excellent writer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 07/25/16 in Criminal Law

    William Bowen is one of the outstanding lawyers in the State of Alabama. He is extremely knowledgeable, highly professional and supremely ethical. He represents all that is good about our profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 07/25/16 in Criminal Law

    Mr. Bowen is the current chairman of Alabama Supreme Courts Advisory Committee on the Rules of Criminal Procedure and the reporter for the Alabama Criminal Code Revision Committee of the Alabama Law Institute. I am familiar with his rulings and opini... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 07/25/16 in Appellate Practice

    Have known Judge Bowen for over 20 years. Worked with him on complex matters including international criminal case involving corporate securities issues. Superb legal and analytical skills. As a former Associate Justice of the Alabama Court, I am fam... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/24/16 in Appellate Practice

    This Attorney is a person of the highest character. He is a former Judge on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals and is an excellent Appellate Lawyer. I have know this man for forty years and is a very competent Attorney.

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Hon. William Marion Bowen, Jr.: Attorney at White Arnold & Dowd P.C.
  • Birmingham, AL
    2025 Third Avenue North, Suite 500
    Birmingham, AL 35203-3331