James Owen

James Owen is a Nebraska attorney and founder of Flatwater Legal, a law firm dedicated exclusively to CDL and traffic defense throughout the State of Nebraska. He represents commercial drivers and motorists facing citations that can affect their licenses, employment, and driving records. At Flatwater Legal, every case is personally handled by James. His practice focuses on defending drivers cited for speeding, logbook and hours of service violations, overweight and equipment violations, lane violations, and other traffic related offenses. He frequently represents out of state commercial drivers who receive citations while traveling through Nebraska. James understands that for professional drivers, a traffic citation is more than just a fine. It can threaten a CDL, employment opportunities, and a driver’s livelihood. His approach is practical and focused on protecting clients’ driving records whenever possible while guiding them through the legal process efficiently and clearly. Before founding Flatwater Legal, James gained experience working with commercial drivers and transportation operations, including logistics management during his service in the United States Air Force. That background provides valuable perspective on how traffic violations affect drivers, safety departments, and motor carriers, not just how they appear in court. James represents drivers in courts throughout Nebraska and regularly works with prosecutors across the state. Flatwater Legal is structured to handle many matters remotely, allowing drivers to resolve Nebraska citations without unnecessary travel or missed work. Practice Areas CDL and Commercial Driver Defense Traffic Tickets Speeding Violations Logbook and Hours of Service Violations Overweight and Equipment Violations Lane and Traffic Control Device Violations Careless or Reckless Driving Jurisdiction Nebraska Law Firm Flatwater Legal Nebraska CDL and Traffic Defense