Derek James Howell

Derek James Howell

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 17 years

Litigation Lawyer at Belcamp, MD
Practice Areas: Litigation

4690 Millennium Drive, Suite 201, Belcamp, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

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The Howell Firm, LLC

4690 Millennium Drive, Suite 201, Belcamp, MD, 21017

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Derek James Howell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kimberly | November 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Derek Howell is an Outstanding Attorney

I highly recommend Derek Howell to represent you if you are in need of an excellent, kind, compassionate attorney for traffic-related violations. We hired him to handle my son's DWI/DUI case and couldn't have hoped for a better outcome. The charges were quite serious but my son followed all of Mr. Ho...well's advice and not only ended up with a great outcome in court, but also learned important lessons in the process that helped him realize the seriousness of his mistake and the importance of not driving while under the influence. Mr. Howell has a calm demeanor which helped my son and I maintain peace of mind during a time of great anxiety as we awaited the hearing. He is so easy to speak with, has years of experience, and truly cares about his clients. If you want an attorney who knows the law and how to best represent you with a kind, comforting presence, do not hesitate to hire Derek Howell.

Posted by Jasmine | September 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

10/10

Mr. Howell will do whatever he can to ensure that you have the best outcome possible for your case. My case was slightly complicated but yet he took his time and was very knowledgeable about law. His history of being a police officer gives him more insight on things I wasn’t aware of. He was also ver...y compassionate and reassured me that he would do everything possible for the best outcome and which he did. I had a no bail warrant which he had helped me take care of without doing jail time and I am extremely pleased with the overall outcome of the case. Would highly recommend.

Posted by Sara | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Compassionate and Skilled

Mr. Howell was an exceptional attorney who guided me through a challenging DUI process. His expertise in law was invaluable, and he patiently explained complex legal terms, making me feel informed and empowered. What truly set Mr. Howell apart was his unwavering support. He was always available to an...swer my questions and provided much-needed emotional support during difficult times. He spoke to me as a real person, not just a case file, and his reassurance was incredibly comforting. Thanks to his diligence and expertise, I achieved a very favorable outcome. I highly recommend Mr. Howell to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled attorney.

Posted by Brody | December 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney

10/10

I have had several lawyers in my time, and Mr. Howell is by far the best and brightest I've had. He was incredibly invested in my wellbeing from the start, and worked diligently to get me the best outcome possible. There was no judgement from him and absolutely no hesitation to help me. He kept me in...formed the entire time, and always answered the phone when I needed him. I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

HIGHLY recommended attorney

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!

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1995 - 2006

State Trooper, Maryland State Police

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University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Harvard University

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Johns Hopkins University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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Johns Hopkins University

MS - Master of Science

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