Where to begin? This review will not be short by any means, so my apologies beforehand. Backstory – When I first met my now husband, he was separated with a baby on the way. The biological mother was a drug addict who has spent most of her adult life in and out of prison. Together, they had the most amazing daughter – whom I am proud to now call my stepdaughter. My now husband had already moved to Texas to live with me prior to this child’s birth. Low and behold, after birth, DCF got involved and removed the child from mom’s custody. Texas CPS was contacted but since my husband was an OTR truck driver, he was not granted custody. Instead, my husbands’ parents were given permanent guardianship. We tried for years to work with his parents to get her back to no avail. It was so bad; my husband’s own parents tried to figure out how to strip his parental rights and adopt their grandchild themselves. That’s when we knew we needed a dang good lawyer to step in and help us reunite father and daughter. After calls to over a dozen different lawyers throughout the Florida panhandle – I decided to go with Mr. Bowden (best decision ever!). My first thoughts of him – tough, stubborn, confident, intelligent, and unrelenting. To put it into perspective, he is brutally honest and straight to the point – which I thoroughly appreciate and have the utmost respect for. Mr. Bowden assisted in getting my husband and his now ex-wife divorced. After the divorce was finalized, Mr. Bowden began the attack on getting us custody. I use the word attack because this has proven to be a 4-year long battle. Throughout the years, Mr. Bowden and his staff (primarily Rhonda) have been attentive and amazingly detail oriented. They kept in contact with my husband and I, never leaving out any details. Rhonda has an amazing skill of keeping things organized so we didn’t have to send in documentation repeatedly (which is no easy feat when a case drags on for literally years). They worked weekends, holidays, and put in so many late nights for my husband and I. Through Mr. Bowden’s perseverance, tenacity, and legal finesse – today – for the first time in Florida’s history – a permanent guardianship was reversed. My husband and I were granted custody! I’m telling you; this man was a God send for my family (now fully intact) and we thank him and his staff from the bottom of our hearts. I honestly believe if we had gone with any other lawyer, we would not have gotten the same results. Do yourself a favor – stop searching and give Mr. Bowden a call if you need legal guidance. You will not regret your decision.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
David Lewis
Steve Bowden personally picked up the phone and gave me answers to several of my questions today without any charge. He was very transparent and a great communicator. I will be retaining him and was thankful for his services.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Bob Woepse
Mr. Bowden and his team are great! I think i would have fallen through the cracks and been forgotten about with another law firm. The only regret i have is i didnt do everything he said to do exactly how he said to do it. So if u are smart enough to hire him do exactly as he says. Rhonda is awesome to deal with and responds quickly to any and all questions. I highly recommend this law firm to anybody!
Mr. Bowden worked aggressively on my case and was able to get the case moved from Escambia to Bay County. I was able to keep my child from moving to another school in Pensacola. Now Mr. Bowden even gave me some more assistance with another case at no charge. Great attorney and staff!
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Clayton Henderson
Wow is an understatement! Mr. Bowden was not only kind enough to personally return my call, he provided me a great free public resource which saved me from having to retain him. It’s so refreshing to meet someone that provides honesty, and integrity over money.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Amanda Hill
Upon initial call, the staff went beyond to help me. Mr. Bowden was out of town but be called me right away. His staff worked diligently on my case .Mr. Bowden showed the aggressiveness I was looking for in an attorney during mediation.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Derek Knauss
Steve represented me in my divorce in 2012. I have since had some follow-up calls with him regarding the decree and maintenance terms and he has always provided straight forward advice and information. He has not charged me for any of these calls or conversations. It is comforting to know that he is there as a valuable resource when needed. thanks
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Jay Gill
Steve and his team are a group of top notch professionals. They helped me with a personal matter, which was resolved successfully. They were able to think outside the box, which is exactly what was called for. Will be using this law firm henceforth.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Helen Apostolatos
Steven W. Bowden is nothing but amazing! Mr. Bowden represented me in a complicated martial settlement and did an amazing job. He aggressively fought for my rights and guided me every step of the way making it extremely easy, while keeping me informed with every detail! His knowledge, expertise, & experience is nothing short but amazing. But by far, his communication was on point. He and his team were exceptionally professional, caring and courteous the whole time. Mr. Bowden exceeded my expectations! Mr. Bowden goes above and beyond for his clients, even in the middle of hurricanes, last minute calls, holidays, evening rants and weekend scares; he and his team are simply fantastic! I can honestly say, he and his team have responded quickly, were honest, & transparent - all qualities I value highly! What a great attorney! I would highly recommend him for anyone needing a lawyer. This man will get it done for you. He does not let anyone push him around.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
M M
I highly recommend Mr. Bowden to anyone in need of an attorney. He and his assistants go above and beyond for their clients, they are fantastic. Mr. Bowden represented me in a complicated divorce and did an amazing job. I called him 2 years later about an issue that took him several hours to look over. He helped me fix it and didn't charge me.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
David Helvey
Mr. Bowden was recommended to me by a friend. I am an active duty Air Force SNCO stationed at Hurlburt Field and have reached 25 years of service. As you can imagine, after 25 years in the military, I have heard of all the nightmares that come with military divorces, and how bad the military member and the misfortune of the military member in the end. Mr. Bowden has extensive knowledge serving clients with military background and knows all of the in and outs of said law. Thanks to him and his team, I filed in June, and divorce was final in November of the same year.
The divorce itself was rather messy but in the end the outcome of my divorce far exceeded anything I would have imagined! His team of professionals are there to serve with one purpose in mind ... the best interests of their client. I thank him and his team for everything and would definitely recommend him to anyone in my position!
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Jan Campbell
They do not have a free consultation.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Melissa Miller
We will definitely use Mr. Bowden should we need to proceed with any family law cases! He was so personable and was willing to answer my questions over the phone without even giving it a second thought! It’s nice to call and speak to someone who can save you time when time isn’t on your side!! Thank you so much!
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Joseph Langley
Steven W. Bowden exceeded our expectations. Our recent legal needs were tremendous. Mr. Bowden worked diligently to help settle our matter. His expertise with our case was immeasurable. He aggressively fought for us and helped us gain peace of mind as we moved through the process. He and his team were exceptionally professional and courteous as this was a very trying time. Thank you Mr. Bowden and team.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Eric Chapman
Mr. Bowden provided excellent service for me for both my divorce and a foreclosure case. As a Major in the Air Force it was reassuring to know my case was being handled back home while overseas. Definitely earns a 5 star performance review.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Mommywith Wine
Terrible. Only cares about money. Dirty and unprofessional. Beware!!!!
Review Left On 02/05/2020
Jennifer Miller
Mr. Bowden really knows his stuff! He's aggressive and knows military marriage law. He helped me get alimony, child support, income taxes and half the profits from the sale of our house which I deserved after being married for 19 years, building our dream home then my husband walked out on me and our son for a woman he worked with! Rhonda is such a wonderful paralegal and was so helpful and sweet. I could tell she really cared about my case.
Review Left On 12/26/2019
Emil .Avenarius
I am so grateful fate allowed me to meet Mr. Stephen Bowden. He introduced himself as the owner of the “Law Firm of Stephen W. Bowden” and he so graciously talked to me about questions I had with a legal problem. Mr. Bowden and everyone in this law firm have been amazing with assisting me on my legal issue. My input, questions, and concerns were always addressed & most importantly I was treated with the utmost respect. I cannot imagine trying to understand the legal process and knowing what to do on my own, I’m so glad I chose the Law Firm of Stephen W. Bowden to help me through my legal issue. If you are in need of an attorney, look no further. I highly recommend the Law Firm of Stephen W. Bowden. Mr. Bowden is extremely knowledgeable in areas related to Family Law to Criminal Law.
Review Left On 09/26/2019
Craig Broughton
He is simply the best! He is open and honest. He will not only fight for you. He will win!!!!
Review Left On 09/26/2019
Doug Underwood
Steve is a great and caring Attorney. I highly suggest you seek his assistance for legal representation.
Review Left On 06/26/2019
Michael Emmons
Very simple and easy process. Steve was great and effective!
Review Left On 06/26/2019
Nicolasa Correa Branam
I have an interesting and somewhat unusual situation concerning family law with some criminal elements. Mr Bowden took the pertinent details and was straight to the point with his answers. In less than 30 minutes he was able to navigate through my situation and point me in the right direction - all for free. I have called several lawyers who didn't fully comprehend the complexities of what I have been dealing with. None of the things that other lawyers balked at deterred him in the slightest. If you are looking for a sharp attorney I would highly recommend Steven Bowden.
Review Left On 05/26/2019
Anne Jewett
Prior to speaking with Mr. Bowden, I thought we had exhausted our options. He was able to specifically identify the most important aspects of our complicated case. He suggested key points to pursue and very real obstacles that our family may still have to face. I appreciated his directness, the time he graced me, and his best recommendations for our situation. His advice was sound and will help us move forward. I think his clients should feel very confident in his knowledge of law, and I wish Mr. Bowden and his firm much success.
Review Left On 04/26/2019
Jayson Cannon
-Update to my review 2 years prior:
Ever have your lawyer call and remind you that he’s still holding money that you paid to retain him? Steve is just that kind of guy. He takes his responsibility to his clients personally and doesn’t forget what that means when everything is quiet after 2 years. Do yourself a favor and pay attention. He wants you to succeed and if you pay attention you will. After following his playbook I’m well on my way to a future I could have never imagined at the time this process began. Was it easy? NO. Did he tell me what I wanted to hear? NO. But everything he told me was true and that’s what matters. Great job to him and his team. They’ll never know how valuable they are to people like me.
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The value of Mr.Bowden's representation far exceeded the potential losses of this Military Officer's highly contested divorce case. He also billed me less than I expected given the amount of advice and proptly returned phone calls. They included weekends, holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, and even while he was in the airport on the way to and from his own family vacation. Regardless of how dire the situation appeared, he was always there to provide advice and action with exacting precision. On more than a few occasions, his experience and foresight helped predict future congecies that ultimately saved immeasurable time and money. Regardless if you are a Military Officer like myself or not, Mr. Bowden is not a cookie cutter divorce lawyer and the breadth of his experience will undoubtedly serve you beyond your expectations if you choose him.
Review Left On 04/26/2019
Chris Sanders
We hired the Bowden law firm for a child custody case. This was a very difficult and long case to be brought to court. Everyone at this firm was great. Steve was outstanding and was understanding but firm in our situation. His knowledge and expertise are top notch. Listen and do what he tells you to do for your court case. Rhonda was awesome and she was on top of everything we needed to do. She was very comforting to our family. Thanks to everyone at Bowden law firm for your help in getting our case done professionally and right for our situation. It was a a homerun. I highly recommend this attorney.
Review Left On 03/26/2019
Wendi Willmott
Best decision I made to hire Mr. Bowden to represent me in a very complex 15+ year military divorce involving three children, one of which is a special needs autistic child. Mr. Bowden helped me navigate the many complex issues that arise when there is a special needs autistic child involved. He did not waiver. He did not flinch. He is extremely knowledgeable and aggressive. He caught all the tricks that my husband's lawyer tried and stopped them in their tracks. He understood all of the complex issues and came to mediation completely prepared and ready. I highly recommend that you hire him and then sit back and trust him. He will make sure that you get the best possible outcome. Very very happy I hired Mr. Bowden.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Jean Harrison
I hired him for a divorce case. He saw $770,000 in retirement account and that property was owned and took complete advantage of that fact. He made one false statement after another with no continuity. Never had my file in front of him and after two years working with me still didn't know that I was the petitioner. He ruined any hope for mediation by adding $100,000 to the figure I was asking for. He and his staff lost document after document, charging me each time I had to reproduce them. He billed time for settlement offers he never made, ran every bit of information I gave him directly to my husband's attorney so they could see how to best play the cards to keep us tied up. I had to do much of the leg work, he outright refused to follow through with things I told him to do. He lied about what could and couldn't be used as discovery and in court. He threatened to withdraw so many time I lost count. He was loud, rude, and I watched him be so disrespectful to his staff, I was amazed anyone would work for him. Actually, several left over the course of time. Some were only working there to repay their debt for his services to them. After two years, he was not prepared for trial and never established critical facts in my case. He is an arrogant bully and deceitful. I don't believe the reviews here are from real people, look at some of the other sites that he has no control over. He should have his license to practice law pulled.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Brandi Pittman
My spouse and I retained the office of Mr. Bowden after four years of him trying to get a divorce from his wife and having two previous lawyers that showed no results we felt we were at a dead end road. Within a year of retaining Mr. Bowden he was able to get him divorced and got him everything we were asking for. The staff and Mr. Bowden himself always went above and beyond to make sure everything was pushing along in the case even if it meant working on weekends(most lawyers do not do that). In the future if there is anything that comes up I will definitely return to his office and recommend him to anyone I know.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
CKR
Where to begin....we hired Steve Bowden to represent our daughter who is/was a victim of Domestic Violence. He and his staff were there every step of the way from start to the final divorce proceeding. He fought HARD and got everything she wanted! He is honest and loyal. If you need him he will call you back. He actually called me while he was out hunting!! His staff is friendly and compassionate. He knows what he is doing and I am thankful he is/was working for US and not against us.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Es C
Mr. Bowden is very direct and professional. He delivers quality and efficient service, and he is personable. He handled my military divorce while I was overseas in 6 months.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Amy Buchanan
I wasn't expecting Steven to answer the phone but thankfully he did. He was very helpful and answered all of my questions; for free. He even provided me with some options to try before coming to see him. Honest and upfront!
Review Left On 02/26/2018
ZivRS
The man really knows his stuff. I was hesitant with his methods at first, but they were well planned and he proved he really knew what he was doing. In a weird way it's like he gave me my cake and a let me eat it too. Because what I was offered was nice, but than as things proceeded, they became even better due to the way he made things work out in my favor. He says he's going to do something, and the best part about it is that he gets it done, and then some! His staff were really cool and easy to work with as well. Never had a problem with any of them.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Ehud Torres
Wow, outstanding lawyer. My wife was really in need of help as she was going through a nasty divorce as well as a relocation. Steve got the job done all of his staff are amazing. They took time out of there day to make things happen. Steve is great he will let you know exactly what is needed to be done and will also be straight up and honest with you in every way possible. I can't say enough if you are looking for a lawyer this is your guy.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Samantha Santure
Mr. Bowden helped with a relocation petition and had it finalized within a few weeks. He's very considerate and listens to what you have to say.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Demon Smith
This is the worst Lawyer I have ever had!! All he cares about is how much money can you stuff in his pockets...he did nothing for my case except make it worst than it originally was. I'll admit, his snarky attitude, and fast talking is why I liked him, we dicussed a price on my case, i paid him in advance and even a 1000 dollars over and he agreed to accept another case added into my cost ( so basically there was no charge) As being I had already done all the foot work and got the state to realize their mistake. I have custody of my son, but his mother still retains a large amount of visitation, of which I was fighting...the 2nd case was child support, of which I already had that case beat... Then we get to mediation....finally, and half way through he tells me he's done..he is not negotiating anymore cause there is another client waitin at his office....he was more worried about money than handling my case, and then tries to bill me more money....I called the bar, they said just don't pay him...and leave a review of my experience.... I would look else where...this guy does not care about his clients....or at least he didn't care about me or my case.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Jennifer B
I had already decided to use Mr. Bowden in what I knew was going to be a long, complicated divorce. But when I showed up, unannounced to his office with an emergency, his staff (Gray, you're amazing, thank you!) called him and explained the situation. Mr. Bowden dropped everything, came in on his day off and started things rolling that afternoon. I'm in the earliest stages and having to deal with chaos over a holiday weekend, but I know this chaos would have been severe heartache for me and trauma for my children had he not acted so quickly. I'm incredibly grateful and a bit awed at his quick, aggressive approach.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Magdala Payne
Wow! Where to begin. I am so grateful for Steven, Rhonda, Lee and Bev. I was given top notch service, advice and was always treated with the up most respect. Steven offered so much valuable advice that allowed me to make quick and wise decisions. Many times even for free. Steven was able to wrap up my divorce in a matter of one week. Whereas my previous attorney could not do it in the 2 years she supposedly represented me. Steven restored my faith in that there is such thing as an honest attorney. As far as Rhonda...oh my what an awesome lady. She worked so hard for me. I truly felt supported and she was fighting for me. She dug so deep to research my case. I'm forever thankful for her dedication and commitment. Dear Bev the secretary. She was such a sweetheart. Every time I called she was very helpful and kind. She's a perfect asset to Stevens staff. Her voice is very soothing to hear when I needed to call in with what is considered one of the most stressful situations in life. Lee as well was always kind and helpful. I highly recommend this firm. You will receive what you should expect from your attorney. Advice. Respect. Efficiency. Reasonable fees, Kindness, a spirit of good will and desire to get you through a difficult time all the while protecting you. Do not hesitate Steven is your man!
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Faith Lundy
He's an amazing person. He gave me alot of great useful advice. When we realized that I didn't need his help, he refunded my money and referred me to 2 other lawyers that would be better suited for my case.
Review Left On 02/26/2017
Gerald Orehosky
I didnt hear what I wanted to hear, but Mr. Bowden gave me some free advice that will help me out in the long run, would have definitely used him if I was able, thanks!
Review Left On 02/26/2017
Christina Brown
First and foremost Steven Bowden was very kind, honest, straight forward and knowledgeable. He was happy to help me even though at this time he can't be my lawyer due to my relocation out of FL. He did however answer all my questions anyway and give me information to help find an attorney in the state of LA.
Also, when I called Mr Bowden's office I was greeted in a timely manner with the utmost respect and courtesy by his secretary. She was incredibly kind and helpful with setting up a phone consult since I no longer live in FL..
Review Left On 02/26/2017
Giovanni LaCognata
I was facing some tough drug offense charges and was very worried about my future. I met Mr. Bowden through a friend and immediately felt reassured that he was looking out for my best interest! He fought for me like I was family and that is the best feeling in the world when you feel like your back is to a wall! I would recommend Mr. Bowden to anyone!
Review Left On 02/26/2017
Lionell Williams
I'm stationed in Germany I called Mr Bowman we had had a nice conversation. He answered every single question I had without hesitation. Very knowledgeable!! And what's crazy is that the topic of me paying him wasn't even brought up. Thank you sir you're my go to guy and I recommend to everyone this should your first stop
Review Left On 02/26/2017
Justin Owens
Mr. Bowden was instrumental with my divorce proceeding in 2006. After 10 years, a technical error caused by the other party required Mr. Bowden's expertise and time once again. He provided his knowledge and time at no charge ... a true professional who is only interested in helping his clients, now and in the future.
Review Left On 02/26/2017
92 Gators
What a complete waste of money, $3500 for a DVI case and the judge would not grant the injunction, and here we are back to being stalked and harassed again and and the stalker showing up in the backyard at 4am. Mr Bowden threatened to not represent the divorce case if the restraining order were dropped , I should have listened and gotten the money back and gone to another lawyer.
Review Left On 02/26/2017
Diane Stewart
I have been very pleased with Steven Bowden's legal services. I first retained his services in 2006 and again in 2012. I called him up this week for some advice pertaining to my last case and he gave me some advice without a retainer fee. Of course if the advice does not solve my problem, I will retain him as my attorney to handle my case again. He knows the law and performs his job very professionally.
Review Left On 02/26/2017
Michael Kuker
Steve broke it down to wear I understood everything. He explained it well not to mention saved me thousands with a simple consultation. His input was invaluable and made the process easy and put my mind at ease.
Review Left On 02/26/2017
Dale See
I am so happy with the results that Mr. Steven Bowden Esq., helped me obtain during my recent legal needs. His knowledge of how to get what is best for his clients is amazing. Even throughout this entire process (which took longer than I had anticipated which was my fault entirely), he never gave up on me and was always there for me until the very end. I can not thank him and his paralegal Rhonda Watts for all the hard work and effort they put into to helping me move forward. I can also say that his office team is great as well. THANK YOU AGAIN Mr. Bowden for everything.
Review Left On 02/26/2016
Straight Arrow
Steve work Sunday to get us out of a real bind.
Review Left On 02/26/2016
Kelly Allen
Mr. Bowden was the 3rd attorney that I spoke to before I knew I had the right person to assist me in a very complicated divorce. Mr. Bowden was highly recommended by the second lawyer I spoke to who didn't feel like she had the expertise to assist with my complicated financial situation. Mr. Bowden was sensitive to my situation and my desire to proceed with divorce proceedings without a knock down drag out. He knew he could "take my ex to the cleaners" but he followed my requests based on my concern for the repercussions children. I can honestly say I trusted Mr. Bowden and I am very grateful for the time and energy he put into my case.
Review Left On 02/26/2016
Faith F
Very nice man. He is not my lawyer currently as i am not able to afford one but he returned my call and spoke to me for quite some time over the phone for free and answered my questions in detailand gave me great advise! I believe he would be a great choice for anyone going through a rough time
Review Left On 02/26/2016
Tammy C
Mr. Bowden and his team made my divorce process as smooth as possible. If your looking for legal counsel that looks out for your best interest, it's them. He was able to breakdown and provide statistical scenarios that layed out the best options that will forever impact my future. Highly recommend them!!
Review Left On 02/26/2016
Dale Blackburn
Outstanding! When my family needed legal representation in Pensacola -- we live in Alabama -- I randomly selected an attorney from a Google search of Pensacola lawyers. I could not have chosen better! Mr. Bowden worked hard for us and kept us informed throughout the year-long legal process. We were expecting a much worse outcome as the result of a night of poor decision-making. Mr. Bowden worked tirelessly to get us a break, actually a couple of breaks, and allowed us to recover from what could have been a life altering consequence. We now have a chance to learn from the mistakes, and we are looking forward to making right for a positive future. Mr. Bowden's conscientious efforts made this possible. Should I ever have need for legal advice in the northwest Florida area, regardless of the nature of that need, I would not hesitate to go to the legal firm of Steven Bowden!
Review Left On 02/26/2015
Tony Crisco
Mr. Bowden is an exceptional attorney, caring professional and outstanding person. He bent over backwards to help me in my time of need and took the time to listen to all details about my case as well as all circumstances that led to my need for assistance. I highly recommend Mr. Bowden for all your legal services needs as you can trust that he will have your best interest in mind and will work diligently to find solutions for your / your family. (Tony Crisco)
Review Left On 02/26/2015
Lynn Sheldon
Attorney Bowden has helped me with his advice for a legal issue and saved me hundred of dollars. He was most helpful and I highly recommend him for legal representation. He is very friendly and gives solid legal information in a quick, prompt, timely fashion and was available for my needs. Thank you Steven. Lynn
Review Left On 02/26/2015
ANIMESH PATEL
I was going thru commercial foreclosure on my property, I hired some others because of my friends, got screwd, almost lost my business,I hire Steve Bowden, job got done,very happy.steve u are the best animesh
Review Left On 02/26/2015
kelly hall
I was going through a divorce and I was scared and worried about my ex and his demands and verbal abuse. I called around for a few attorneys and made a consult with Mr. Bowden. Right away I knew he was the lawyer I needed and a few weeks later I hired him. I could not have asked for a better attorney. His staff always answered any concerns I had along this long process. I would get discouraged about the divorce and they assured me everything would be okay. Mediation came and he did every thing he said he would do for me. Mr. Bowden cares about his clients and there needs. He works for you in every way. He will forever be my attorney and I highly recommend him. Thank you Mr. Bowden to you and your staff. Best attorney in Pensacola!!
Review Left On 02/26/2015
Shawna Austin
Mr. Bowden was the best decision I made for being my lawyer for my divorce. I had a free consultation with him, as I described my situation to him, he described exactly the reasoning my ex husband was doing what he was doing, without me giving him a lot of information. He was the second lawyer I had a consultation with and I knew he was it. Any time I called to get answers, he was able to give it then or later that day, for being in court etc. He even surprised me calling on a Saturday afternoon to discuss issues with my case. This is my first divorce, so I am not educated at all with the terms and regulations about going through it. Mr. Bowden has explained everything to me so I can understand fully. Even when he went out of town for the holidays, he made sure I could call his assistant in my case to help me, or to get in touch with him. When he represented me in my court case, he had a game plan and told me to not say a word and let him do the talking, unless he asked me a question. Mr. Bowden made my ex husband sound like a fool. All Mr. Bowden did was just asked simple questions, which my ex husband answered with lies at first, and by the end of the questioning, he got him to say the truth. It was amazing to just sit there and not have to stress about proving what was right and wrong, and let someone do it for me. We came out on top each court date, and all I had to do was to sit there and let him do his thing. I would be so lost without Mr. Bowden. I would recommend him to anyone!
Review Left On 02/26/2015
Barbara Hall
It was refreshing to meet Mr. Bowden, having dealt with several attorneys over the years. He is accessible, forthright, knowledgeable, helpful and nails it! He provided me with numerous cases that were similar to mine that helped me understand the position of the court and to go through the process with confidence. He answered all of my questions clearly. I highly recommend Steven Bowden!
Review Left On 02/26/2015
Jessica Fox
I've been going through a long (5 years) divorce and custody battle with my ex husband. It's spanned across three states and I've had several attorneys along the way. After having Laura Coleman for a few years and not being happy with her results (along with others) I finally found Bowden from a friends referral. We went to court for a divorce modification and won which never would of happened with Coleman. He's a tough, down to business attorney who knows what he is doing. I'm very pleased and will refer him to everyone I know.
Review Left On 02/26/2015
Terri Yohnke
When I first walked into Mr. Bowden's office I was beaten down and ready to give up. I would have justed caved in if it were not for Mr. Bowden. He was tough on me and would not let me just settle and that is what I needed from him. I am a military spouse of 29 years so I am not so young to be starting over and having to worry about where the next paycheck is going to come from. We opted to try mediation first but I held little hope of that working and just resigned myself to a court battle. But, Mr. Bowden pulled off an amazing outcome. Not only did I get permanent alimony but got more than I even expected or asked for from mediation. I got resolution without the added stress of a court battle. I highly recommend him to anyone needing an expert attorney. Thank you very much Mr. Bowden.
Review Left On 02/26/2014
Lance B
Mr. Bowden took the time to track me down and return monies that were left over after he represented me over 5 YEARS AGO!!! I was flabbergasted. Only attorney I would trust with my interests.
Review Left On 02/26/2014
Kathy King
I want to thank the Law Firm of Steven Bowden for guiding through a difficult time. His honesty and professionalism were exactly what I needed through this difficult time. I hope to not need his services again, but if I need an attorney, I know exactly were to go. Thank you so much.
Review Left On 02/26/2014
Stephen Suplee
Mr Bowden was very helpful in our case & got the resolution we were hoping for. Cannot say enough good things about him personally or his firm - everyone I dealt with was courteous & professional. Would definitely use him again (though hope to never need to) and would recommend him to anyone without hesitation.
Review Left On 02/26/2014
Bridgette Ash
When I had my consultation Mr. Bowden was straight forward, he even had his paralegal go and pull statutes that a previous attorney I consulted didn't even inform me of. Mr. Bowden gave very good advice and was knowledgeable with how our situation was due to the fact my husband was military and we had orders to move to Hawaii within the next few weeks. I was able to move and get my daughter settled in our new home. I was very satisfied knowing that at anytime my case was to become very active I had an attorney in Pensacola who was fast acting and knew the laws & if he didn't (lets be honest not any attorney can tell you they know every single law) Mr. Bowden took the time to look up the statue and go over it with me so I felt very comfortable. He's very understanding & not a thief. I am satisfied with the end result of my case. I'm pleased to say that if I need anymore legal advice I know off top the attorney I'm going to call... Mr. Bowden.
Review Left On 02/26/2014
Rick Anderson
To all my military families,
If your relationship is at an end and you need legal advice, Steve Bowden is the lawyer for you! He did an outstanding job representing me in my divorce. Mr. Bowden is very knowledgeable in tax laws as well as family laws.
Review Left On 02/26/2014
Aremma Henley
OMG.....I HAD MEDIATION THE OTHER DAY WITH MR.STEVEN BOWDEN AND MAN ALLL I CAN SAY IS THAT HE'S THE BEST ATTORNEY!!!!! HE GOT ME MORE THEN WHAT I WAS LOOKING TO GET IN ALIMONY!!!! MY EX-HUSBAND AND HES ATTORNEY WERE LIKE LIL DOG!!!!!! STEVEN ATE THEM UP IT WAS SO FUNNY, I WALKED OUT OF THERE WITH A BIG SMILE ON MY FACE!!!!! PUT IT TO YOU THIS WAY I'M CAR SHOPPING WITH THE ALIMONY THAT I'M GOING TO GET!!!!!!.....LOL IF I WOULD HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN I WOULD SO GO WITH STEVEN!!!! LOVE STEVEN AND YOU WILL BE MY ATTORNEY FOR LIFE!!!!!!
Review Left On 02/26/2014
Jay R
After interviewing multiple lawyers, and taking recommendations from many people, I decided to hire Mr. Bowden. His expertise on the law, honesty, and willing to fight to the end for me, were the determining reasons to hire him. His knowledge of the law was evident during my mediation, and he really overmatched a highly reputable attorney in Mr. Guttman that my ex had hired. He will fight for you and make sure that you get the best deal. He will not make you unrealistic promises, and will not allow you to take ridiculous deals that will end up hurting you. His fee's are very reasonable, and his representation for you is extremely dedicated. He will take your calls and ensure he provides you the "correct" advice. Overall, he is an excellent lawyer, great personable person, who knows the law, and will fight for you to you get what you deserve. I will recommend him to anyone. Thanks for your representation during a challenging time in my life. You were great!!
Review Left On 02/26/2014
Jack Shows
Mr Bowden handled a real estate case for me and was excellent. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal representation.
Review Left On 02/26/2013
Gary Holsing
There is nothing more stressful and scary in your lifetime than the fear of losing your children in a custody battle: "your most prized possessions."
I am so grateful I came across Mr. Bowden. This case was thrown at me just before Christmas, all of the attorneys I called were closed for the holidays with my case being held before the Judge in the beginning of January. I left a message with Mr. Bowden's staff as well as many other attorneys. Mr. Bowden was the "only" attorney caring enough to take the time on the late night of Christmas Eve to meet with me and made sure the case was ready for court by continuing to work long hours over the holidays for my family and I. We won the hearing and I still have my children in my custody. This is a man you NEED to defend you and your children.
Review Left On 02/26/2013
Derek Wetzel
I chose Steven Bowden after interviewing several other recommended lawyers for a divorce. Steven was the only one who did not require a consultation fee. This is to his credit as he is concerned as to whom he wants to represent as much as his potential clients are concerned. Although Steven was the first attorney I interviewed I knew he was what I was looking for as he has a strong accounting background in addition to his legal expertise. He has a straight forward attitude and tells it like it is. If you are looking for someone to coddle you through the process thereby providing constant assurance, don't waste his time unless of course you are willing to pay for it as you would with anyone else. Although please know Steven provides access 24/7 and we spoke several times be cell phone in the evening. I had complete confidence in Steven and needless to say my impressions were correct as we were able to settle my case in our first mediation session. That in itself was worth it. I appreciate his experience and his help and recommend him with the highest praise.
Review Left On 02/26/2013
Bill Menke
When I found myself in trouble with the local police department and the District Atorney' Office I searched out Mr. Steven Bowden to represent me with my legal problems.
Over the six month period Mr Bowden work diligently and tirelessly to resolve the matter before the Judge and with the District Attorney assigned my case.
If you are in need of a Criminal Defence Attorney look no further than Steve Bowden.
On another occasion related to a civil business issue Steve stepped in and resolved the legal dispute in a timely and effecient manner.
I highly recommend Mr. Bowden with any legal issues you may have.
Review Left On 02/26/2013
Mark Walker
I'll keep it short and to the point. Steven Bowden represented me as the creditor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case on July 23, 2012. In my critique of Mr. Bowden’s performance, I found him to be; an excellent litigator, dedicated to both the case and his client and a very quick study. Steve never isolated himself from me, as I was given all of his contact information, to include both his Cell and Home numbers. It is my belief Mr. Bowden holds himself to a very high standard, thus, providing an assurance he will do a great job.
Review Left On 02/26/2013
David Manassa
I am a retired Navy veteran and Steve helped me during a very difficult divorce. Steve was recommended to me by my brother. If I had questions, Mr. Bowden answered them. If I had concerns, he addressed them. He is very fair and upfront about his fee. There were even times when I called him and he gave me advice for free. Bottom line, I trust him. He has never lied to me and I plan to call him whenever I need legal advice.
Updated 6/29/2012.
Steve is the man!!!. I recently had a hearing regarding my ex-spouse. He sent a letter to the other lawyer explaining the situation to him. The other attorney dropped the case a day before the hearing date. Thank you very much.
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His staff worked diligently on my case .Mr. Bowden showed the aggressiveness I was looking for in an attorney during mediation.
The divorce itself was rather messy but in the end the outcome of my divorce far exceeded anything I would have imagined! His team of professionals are there to serve with one purpose in mind ... the best interests of their client. I thank him and his team for everything and would definitely recommend him to anyone in my position!
Ever have your lawyer call and remind you that he’s still holding money that you paid to retain him? Steve is just that kind of guy. He takes his responsibility to his clients personally and doesn’t forget what that means when everything is quiet after 2 years. Do yourself a favor and pay attention. He wants you to succeed and if you pay attention you will. After following his playbook I’m well on my way to a future I could have never imagined at the time this process began. Was it easy? NO. Did he tell me what I wanted to hear? NO. But everything he told me was true and that’s what matters. Great job to him and his team. They’ll never know how valuable they are to people like me.
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The value of Mr.Bowden's representation far exceeded the potential losses of this Military Officer's highly contested divorce case. He also billed me less than I expected given the amount of advice and proptly returned phone calls. They included weekends, holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, and even while he was in the airport on the way to and from his own family vacation. Regardless of how dire the situation appeared, he was always there to provide advice and action with exacting precision. On more than a few occasions, his experience and foresight helped predict future congecies that ultimately saved immeasurable time and money. Regardless if you are a Military Officer like myself or not, Mr. Bowden is not a cookie cutter divorce lawyer and the breadth of his experience will undoubtedly serve you beyond your expectations if you choose him.
All he cares about is how much money can you stuff in his pockets...he did nothing for my case except make it worst than it originally was.
I'll admit, his snarky attitude, and fast talking is why I liked him, we dicussed a price on my case, i paid him in advance and even a 1000 dollars over and he agreed to accept another case added into my cost ( so basically there was no charge)
As being I had already done all the foot work and got the state to realize their mistake.
I have custody of my son, but his mother still retains a large amount of visitation, of which I was fighting...the 2nd case was child support, of which I already had that case beat...
Then we get to mediation....finally, and half way through he tells me he's done..he is not negotiating anymore cause there is another client waitin at his office....he was more worried about money than handling my case, and then tries to bill me more money....I called the bar, they said just don't pay him...and leave a review of my experience....
I would look else where...this guy does not care about his clients....or at least he didn't care about me or my case.
Also, when I called Mr Bowden's office I was greeted in a timely manner with the utmost respect and courtesy by his secretary. She was incredibly kind and helpful with setting up a phone consult since I no longer live in FL..
Thank you Steven.
Lynn
animesh
If your relationship is at an end and you need legal advice, Steve Bowden is the lawyer for you! He did an outstanding job representing me in my divorce. Mr. Bowden is very knowledgeable in tax laws as well as family laws.
I am so grateful I came across Mr. Bowden. This case was thrown at me just before Christmas, all of the attorneys I called were closed for the holidays with my case being held before the Judge in the beginning of January. I left a message with Mr. Bowden's staff as well as many other attorneys. Mr. Bowden was the "only" attorney caring enough to take the time on the late night of Christmas Eve to meet with me and made sure the case was ready for court by continuing to work long hours over the holidays for my family and I. We won the hearing and I still have my children in my custody. This is a man you NEED to defend you and your children.
Over the six month period Mr Bowden work diligently and tirelessly to resolve the matter before the Judge and with the District Attorney assigned my case.
If you are in need of a Criminal Defence Attorney look no further than Steve Bowden.
On another occasion related to a civil business issue Steve stepped in and resolved the legal dispute in a timely and effecient manner.
I highly recommend Mr. Bowden with any legal issues you may have.
Updated 6/29/2012.
Steve is the man!!!. I recently had a hearing regarding my ex-spouse. He sent a letter to the other lawyer explaining the situation to him. The other attorney dropped the case a day before the hearing date. Thank you very much.