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Howard A. Schwartz

Howard A. Schwartz
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 18

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Criminal Defense
    26 years, 1,000 cases
  • 10% Family
    2 years
  • 10% DUI / DWI
    2 years
  • 10% Divorce / Separation
    2 years
  • 10% Domestic Violence
    2 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Schwartz & Krysinski
    50 Court St Ste 506
    Brooklyn, NY 11201
    Office: 718-643-9333
    Mobile: 718-208-6094
    Fax: 718-522-5644
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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When someone is in need of legal services, they are oftimes going through a very difficult period in their life. At our office, we strive to make these tough... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“THE BEST”

Posted by: a Domestic Violence client, 7 months ago.

Client Review: I would and I will recommend Howard Schwartz with a great confidence to anybody who needs legal help. I know how frustrating it feels to find... more
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5 star rating

“Thank you Howard”

Posted by: Steve, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: In July of last year i made the inexcusable mistake of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. I knew that i had a rough road ahead of me, but... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

17 endorsements


Edwin Drantivy

Howard A. Schwartz is one of the best in the business.

Endorsement from lawyer: Edwin Drantivy , Brooklyn (NY), About 1 month ago
Christian K. Lassen II

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), 2 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

25 years since Howard A. Schwartz was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1988 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Society Criminal Defense Division 1988–1989

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
New York Law School Law Juris Doctor 1988

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Named Director of Association Kings County Criminal Bar Association 2011

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Kings County Criminal Bar Association
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 18
Answers: 1,983 Legal Answers
79 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1,638 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
279 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Blog Brooklynlaw.net 2010
Sports articles Merrick Life 2007