Howard Aaron Brucker

Howard Aaron Brucker

4.7
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Havre De Grace, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

201 South Market Street, Suite 205, Havre De Grace, MD

About Howard

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

traffic violations, drug charges, possession charges, intent to distribute, burglary, assaults, sex crimes

12 years

45%
Family 45%

divorce, custody issues, protection orders

12 years

45%
Personal Injury 10%

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Dog Bites, Negligence

12 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 13 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Howard A. Brucker, LLC

201 South Market Street, Suite 205, Havre De Grace, MD, 21078

Law Office of Howard A. Brucker, LLC

7313 Harford Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

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Howard Aaron Brucker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Posted by Liz | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Pleased

I retained Mr. Bruckner for a personal injury after an initial consultation. He went over the processes required; all were clear and concise. First though was his consideration of my physical injury. He is thoroughly professional and very responsive to any outreach. I am very pleased with the outcome... and recommend him highly.

Posted by Anthony | August 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Howard Brucker DID NOT PREPARE FOR MY DIVORCE PERIOD.

When my EX wife was on the stand he asked many questions but the problem was that that 90% were objected to by her council and she did not have to answer. We did not meet to go over a list of questions that we needed answering. One day I sent pages of interrogatories and when I called to ask him if h...e received them he said "Did you send me a check yet, when I get the check I'll read them". I was stunned. I had sent multiple checks to that point and I was living pay check to pay check. To further my pain, when it was my turn to take the stand, he asked me 3 QUESTIONS! 1. HOW LONG IN CONSTRUCTION? 2. HOW LONG WITH CURRENT COMPANY? 3. HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK DO YOU WORK? AND HE THEN SAID "I HAVE NO FURTHER QUESTIONS YOUR HONOR!!!! WHAT??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? THESE ARE MY CHILDREN THAT I AM FIGHTING FOR. 3 QUESTIONS??? I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED IN MY LIFE AS I WAS THAT DAY. HE CLEARLY CARES ABOUT THE "CHECK" FIRST AND YOUR CASE SECOND. ALMOST $5K FOR 3 QUESTIONS. HE HAD MY FOLDER IN FRONT OF HIM AND PULLED NO INFO FROM IT. HE JUST WUNG IT. A FEELING OF SICKNESS STARTED TO SET IN WHILE WAITING FOR THE JUDGE. RESULT JOINT CUSTODY. PROBABLY BECAUSE MY 16 YR OLD SPOKE HIGHLY OF ME AND HOW I AM IN THEIR LIVES EVEN THO I HAD TO LEAVE MY HOME. ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE THIS ATTORNEY AND GET A GAME PLAN. DON'T JUST TAKE HIS RESPONSE OF RELAX OR DON'T WORRY! I AM STILL REELING FROM HIS INCOMPETENCE FROM THIS DISASTER OF REPRESENTATION. THE CASE WAS IN MID JUNE AND EACH DAY IT WAYS ON MY MIND THAT IF I AT LEAST SAY SOMETHING, MAYBE SOMEONE IN MY SITUATION WILL REALIZE THAT THIS COULD BE THEM AS WELL. ASK QUESTIONS. ASK QUESTIONS. ASK QUESTIONS.

Posted by John | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Representation

I recently engaged Mr. Brucker to represent me in Elkton, Cecil Co., MD. He was extremely helpful and secured an outcome that was better than originally thought possible. He was very knowledgeable about all the facets of the law; He was also thoroughly familiar with the states attorneys and the judge...s and suggested we move the proceedings to a different level court that turned out to be the right thing to do. He also briefed me on all my legal alternatives and explained how he intended to handle matters in the court room which he did in an expert manner. As I stated, my outcome was better than I hoped. I highly recommend Mr. Brucker for any of your legal needs.

Posted by Aaron | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional & Experienced Lawyer

Howard, was my last resort when I had a theft case. His knowledge on criminology and excellent understanding of the judicial system plead me NOT guilty in my verdict. He is a good attorney and knows his job. I will recommend him a thousand times.

Posted by Kimane | August 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great services

Thank you Mr Brucker for great services kept me calm during they entire process and made my big situation into nothing so easily. Highly recommend great affordable services thank u again!

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Howard Aaron Brucker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elisabeth Herndon

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have consulted with Howard on several family law matters. He always knows the right questions to ask and is very knowledgable about all of the little details. He is an excellent attorney!"

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Jobeth Bowers

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Howard is a tremendous client advocate for his client, and has served to provide guidance to me in many situations where he has had more exposure to certain judges and prosecutors in upcoming cases I had. He has also been a fantastic outlet for referring family law cases."

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David Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Unknown lawyer | Aug 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is a competent and knowledgeable attorney. I first met Howard while he was clerking for the Office of the State's Attorney for Cecil County. His legal research ability was an invaluable resource for the attorney's in the office. After his clerkship he transitioned into private practice. I noticed that he has the same, if not more, passion as a defense attorney as when he was with the State."

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Stephen Gerald

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Pro Bono Distinction, Widener University School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Principle, The Law Office of Howard A. Brucker, LLC

2012 - 2012

Law clerk, Cecil County State's Attorney

2012 - 2012

Rule 16 Attorney, Delaware Department of Justice

Associations

2013 - Present

Harford County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Custody

Plaintiff dropped case in Maryland.

Child custody

Judge dismissed case.

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Education

2012

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Towson University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2014

MD Criminal Lawyer Blog Maryland's Second Degree Assualt

Languages

English

Activity

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