Leo Kenneth Howell III

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Leo Kenneth Howell III

5.0
56 reviews
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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Bethlehem, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

3001 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA

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About Leo

Biography

We represent clients in all aspects of family law matters, from custody, divorce, support, protection from abuse, and more.

We offer a thirty-minute initial consultation for $75.

We offer a thirty-minute initial consultation for $75.

We offer a thirty-minute initial consultation for $75.

Divorce does not have to be an expensive and ugly battle.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

Divorce, Custody, Child and Spousal Support, Protection From Abuse, Guardianship, Adoption

25%
Domestic Violence 15%

Protection from abuse.

15%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2016 2014
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Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Driscole Howell LLC

3001 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA, 18017

driscolehowell.com/

Online Presence

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Leo Kenneth Howell III's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Rouwida | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer in town hands down.

Mr. Howell took on my custody case a week and a half prior to my hearing. He was very professional, very honest and told me exactly what we were doing and what to expect every step of the way. Mr Howell helped me get custody of my son back and I’ll forever be grateful to him. Highly recommended for f...amily court.

Posted by Mary | October 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Social Worker

I hired Leo not knowing where or who to turn to, with a feeling that I had a lot at stake and so much to lose, namely my precious, and, at the time, “in tact family,” which I had valued and worked so hard to keep together after 22 years of marriage and being an at home mother. Leo, from the start, wa...s very transparent, and upfront during the initial consultation. He stated that he did not believe in over charging for unnecessary letters, phone calls, and that is exactly how matters were handled, very effectively and efficiently. Leo displayed integrity by not involving the children in the child custody battle, yet true empathy and concern for me as a mother and the well being of the my kids. He dotted every i and crossed every t and was always prepared and planned with the ongoing legal battle that ensued throughout the divorce process. He was aggressive with the opposing party when he needed to be and let the minute details go; he knew which battles were important and which ones to pick. And because of this, I am in a much better place than I ever imagined personally and financially. Leo listened to what I wanted and was able to produce the very outcome I was hoping for through his hard work, commitment, and dedication. He offered moral support, understanding, and expected respect for himself and “the process,” which he truly deserves. I could not have asked for a better lawyer, and especially during one of the most painstaking processes painful times in my life. I would recommend Leo to anyone looking for a highly professional and more than competent lawyer.

Posted by Jessica | August 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Pennsylvania's Best Lawyer

Leo Howell is honestly the best lawyer I have had in Pennsylvania. He made the unthinkable happen. He got he better than the best case scenario to happen. He is beyond educated at what he does. He has an amazing repport with many important people in the Lehigh and North Hampton area making the things... he can offer much more likely. He is straight forward and extremely trust worthy. He is also extremely organized and always on his A game. Leo Howell will never leave you hanging. I was always able to keep in constant contact with him. I would also like to say his prices especially for the miracles he pulls off are absolutely amazing, I have dealt with lawyers in the past that charged ridiculous amounts of money and did not even come close to achieving the goals we had laid out. Not only is he so reasonably priced because of my bad experience with a lawyer before him I had doubts in the beginning but he was so confident he said " If you feel you can get better representation some where else I will gladly give back your money to do so " I had never heard a lawyer say that before and I knew its because he's not all about money and he is that good at what he does. The end results were so perfect I could not have been more happy that I stuck with him and I highly recommend him. You will not regret your decision to hire Leo Howell infact it would be the best decision you ever make. - Jessica

Posted by Enrique | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer Around

From the beginning Leo was very upfront with me. I went into this Custody battle not knowing what was going to happen and not understanding the process at all. He took the time to explain everything to me and was always there when I called. He is the kind of lawyer I needed someone not being afraid t...o go to battle for you. He definitely was an amazing lawyer and I would use him again and recommend him . He is very knowledgeable in his field and at the end of the day got me what I wanted.

Posted by Lydia | July 08, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Thorough, honest and knowledgable attorney who works to get the best outcome for you

Leo is an awesome DUI attorney. He was upfront and honest about the possible outcome for my case being my 2nd DUI, and explained in detail everything for me. Leo is thorough with his work and wants the best outcome for you, which resulted in my DUI charge being taken off. I'm 100% happy that I hi...red him as my attorney and would recommend him hands down to anyone in need of one.

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Leo Kenneth Howell III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jose Campos

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Howell is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He works to get his clients results."

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Zachary Zawarski

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I frequently refer DUI cases that I receive to Leo since he has the skills to effectively represent clients in these matters."

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Rory Driscole

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"One of the hardest working and driven attorneys that gets results."

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Robert Abernathy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I know Mr.Howell personally and have worked with him extensively. I regularly refer clients his way when they land on the wrong side of the law and have heard nothing but positive feedback. I confidently recommend his services for anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Driscole Howell LLC

2012 - 2013

Of Counsel, Hopkins & Schafkopf, LLC

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk for Judge Paula Ott, The Superior Court Of Pennsylvania

2011 - 2012

Certified Intern, Allegheny County Office Of The Public Defender

2010 - 2010

Clerk, Court Of Common Pleas Of Lehigh County

Associations

2012 - Present

Lehigh County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Moravian College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Lehigh Valley High Twelve Club

All About Wills

2014

Allentown Freemasons

Grandparent's Rights in Custody

Languages

English

Activity

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