Derek James Howell

I have used Derrick on multiple cases My 4 th dwi - facing years - he was able to find a technicality and got the max sentencing reduced to 60 days of which I had done 28 days in a rehab so then sentenced to 32 days of which I did 15 ( this was after he maneuvered me out of district court and got m...e to the circuit , in front of the right judge , I don't now how he was able to do what he did but I was extremely grateful !!! ( oh by the way it was also my 8 th driving suspended / revoked as well - the last time I used Derrick in 2023 was my 9 th time driving suspended/ revoked ( I put the officer on a police chase - had 2500.00 in various tickets / he got all the tickets thrown out and a a five day sentence - which I served 2 days and was extremely happy to do ( re: my driving record

I cannot stress enough how much simpler this man made the entire process of handling my case. This was my first DUI and from the start, my mind was put at ease. Derek was direct, honest, and most importantly, available. Given this was my first case I had a lot of questions and he answered them to the... point where my stress about the situation was practically gone. He is a genuine man who only wants the absolute beat for his clients and proves it every step of the way. And probably the most enticing quality of his services: he's affordable for those of use that aren't the most financially established. AND, he has veteran discounts! If you're ever in need of a DUI lawyer I highly encourage you to use this man.

After reviewing multiple criminal lawyers, and doing as much research on law I could handle, I finally took one of my friends recommendation and trusted Derek to fight my case. Due to my profession it was critical I had the right lawyer fighting for me. This is the best move I could have made as De...rek provided me with an outstanding result. He also communicated with me in an understanding manner, Derek put the time into the case and was definitely skilled in his profession. Everyone seemed to know that he wasn’t the run of the mill guy when we walked into court, even the judge. The entire process was handled in a top shelf manner. Regardless of how embarrassed and ashamed I was to be in my situation, Derek did not judge me and actually helped ease my anxiety. Thanks to him I was given a second chance. Thank you for helping me get through a really hard time in my life!

Derek is an awesome lawyer and someone who I would consider a friend, not because because he takes your case personal, but he gets to know you just as much as you get to know him. Derek did a phenomenal job handling my case and I could talk to him anytime especially after business hours. He kept in c...ontact with me throughout the entire time and was straight forward with my options and even made me feel comfortable if I didn't take a plea agreement. I truly feel that he was in it for my best interest and not his own gain. What a stand up guy.