Mitchell John Howie
Practicing law with integrity, intelligence and diligenceIn 2015 Huntsville Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. One of the best family lawyers in Huntsville, Mitchell J. Howie was also recognized as one of the Top 10 under 40 of Alabama Family Lawyers by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. In 2014 Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Huntsville Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was also recognized as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers and as one of the TOP TEN Criminal Defense attorneys in Alabama under 40 by the Prestigious National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Mr. Howie has an extensive background in diverse legal areas. This allows his clients to benefit from the counsel of an attorney who understands all sides of the legal process. He has prosecuted hundreds of cases in the Dept. of Justice as a Special Assistant to the US Attorney and as a Judge Advocate General in the United States Air Force. As a proven trial attorney, Mr. Howie has developed expertise representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Mr. Howie primarily practices in Criminal Defense, Family Law, Military Divorce, Military Law, Military Defense and advocacy. Regardless of the size of your claim or case, a trusted and knowledgeable attorney can make the difference in getting the results you want. Contact Mr. Howie today for a free consultation on many matters to discuss your options. There is no obligation or risk.
- University Of Houston
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- University of Texas - Austin
- B.A. (2001) | Psychology
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- Honors: Graduated with Honors
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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- Alabama State Bar
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- Texas State Bar
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- How to Deal with a Military Divorce
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- Joint Forces TRIALS Course, Yokota Air Force Base Japan
- United States Air Force
- Taught trial advocacy
- Judge Advocate General-United States Air Force
- United States Air Force
- Top 100
- National Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- Top 40 under 40
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- Alabama State Bar
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- Texas State Bar  # 24046114
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Contingent Fees
We accept certain personal injury cases on contingency fee.
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Military Law
- Veteran's Benefits
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish
- Q. I've recently been served a Paternity/CS summons. I'm willing to pay CS,can I avoid court, testing and visitation?
- A: You will need to contact an experienced family law attorney in your jurisdiction to address the specifics of your question. However, generally you can certainly agree to pay a certain amount of child support and not pursue your visitation rights. You are going to have to respond to the summons within the time allowed by law or a default judgment may be entered against you. And I would definitely encourage you to ensure the child is yours through proper DNA testing, the testing is cheap and easy and you certainly do not want to pay child support for many many years for a child if you do not know the child is yours.