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Available to meet in Salem, NH, Andover, MA and Woburn, MA. Call today for a Free Consultation!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
70%
18 years
Criminal Defense
20%
18 years
Federal Crime
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2019 2018
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3
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 17 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
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Nicholas Howie's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Nick Howie is simply the best.
I hired Nick over a weekend after getting arrested on a Saturday. I was facing serious criminal charges and feeling very scared. Even though I was confident that I was not guilty of the pending charges, I knew I would need someone to represent me come Monday morning when I needed to appear in court....
Posted by Tai | October 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Attorney You Want in Your Corner
Attorney Nick Howie is an outstanding defense lawyer, and I highly recommend him for anyone facing an OUI charge. From the start, he was professional, attentive, and very knowledgeable. He carefully dissected the charges, explained the process in clear terms, and made sure I understood both the best-...
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best attorney I could of asked for!
He was terrific! He did everything I wanted and more. 5 star attorney no questions asked!
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
From Agg Dui to Not Guilty! Attorney Howie is a Winner!
Look no further than, Attorney Howie! He is a true MASTER of his craft. He’s genuine, open, and honest. Througout the cycle of my case, he put my mind at ease and helped me from an aggrevated DUI to a NOT GUILTY! I highly recommended, 5 stars all the way!
Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Success
Nick was very professional and honest. You could see how well he came prepared in the courtroom and how well he knew how to navigate the system. This led to a very successful result.
Nicholas Howie's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Attorney Howie personally and professionally for a number of years now and I am very comfortable referring matters that I do not handle to him. Attorney Howie is very knowledgeable in his field and he treats clients and peers alike with respect. I endorse Nicholas Howie."
"I have the pleasure of endorsing my friend and colleague Nick Howie. Nick is a hard working attorney who is willing to go the extra mile for his clients. He practices in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts and is well versed in the law in both states making him an extremely effective attorney. Nick knows how to try a case and handle himself in the courtroom and is respected by other attorneys in the community."
"I had the recent opprotunity to watch Attorney Howie conduct a trial in the Salem District Court. He was highly prepared, and presented an effective and well-thought-out legal defense on behalf of his client. The result of the trial included multiple entries of not guilty verdicts that I believe were obtained due to Attorney Howie's skill, preparation, and effective use of cross-examination."
"Nick Howie is a talented, experienced and well-respected professional with great people skills, an ability to persuade others which he applies when negotiating a case, arguing to a judge or writing a winning pleading. He is honorable, loyal, authentic. I endorse Nick Howie!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney howie is a great advocate who fight s to protect the rights of his clients. He is a great lawyer and respected by his peers."
"Considering I am a prosecutor and Attorney Howie is a defense attorney, we are on opposite sides of the table. Nonetheless, I can endorse Attorney Howie because he is knowledgeable, well-prepared and always professional."
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"I endorse Attorney Howie. I have been opposing counsel on a number of cases and he is always prepared, professional and advocates well for his clients."
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"Attorney Howie is very knowledgeable in this area of practice. He understand what his client needs are, and does everything he can to meet him. Clients should absolutely call Attorney Howie for DUI help!"
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Howie and I went to law school together, and I was always impressed with his work ethic - a characteristic that has carried over into his law practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Nick since law school and always knew he would be a great attorney. He was in the library daily striving for top grades. His presentations in class were always tops because of his his commitment. I saw that this commitment didn't waiver. I've seen him in the courtroom and my gut feeling from law school were correct. I have recommended clients to him and will continue not because he's a friend but for the sole reason that he's a great attorney."
"I have worked on numerous matters with Attorney Howie. I found him to be intelligent, professional, and a pleasure to work with."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He has an extensive knowledge and experience regarding Mass and NH motor vehicle laws."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Nation's Top one Percent, Distinguished Counsel
2015
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
10 Best DUI - Massachusetts, American Institute of DUI Attorneys
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Clients Choice Award, AVVO
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Howie Law Office, PLLC
2008 - 2012
Trial Attorney, Law Office of Patrick Shanley
2002 - 2003
Investigator, Washington DC Public Defender Services
Associations
2012 - Present
Greater Salem Bar AssociationSecretary/Treasurer
2012 - Present
Lawrence Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Greater Lowell Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - 2012
Law office of Patrick ShanleyTrial Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Not Guilty MA OUI
Not Guilty
Not Guilty NH DWI
Not Guilty
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Education
N/A
Massachusetts School of Law at Andover
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Westfield State College (Westfield)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
Lowell Sun
Nurse Cleared of Assault Charges
2011
New Hampshire Bar News
At A Glance
2011
New Hampshire Bar Journal
Crossing Borders
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I got a dwi in nh but I have a ma license. I live and work in ma. Do I need a nh lawyer or can I use a ma one?
18 Jan 2015
Q&A
I got a cwof for 1st offense dui liquor. I went to get my license reinstated and they said it costs $1000. All the paperwork the
14 Oct 2014
Q&A
Seal or expunge record of DUI arrest from CORI, and remove record of arrest and refusal from RMV record
01 Dec 2013