Bryan Richard Howard

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Bryan Richard Howard

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Douglasville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

6560 East Church Street, Douglasville, GA

About Bryan

Biography

I enjoy litigating cases and helping people during their toughest times.

As a former prosecutor and public defender I am equipped to handle any criminal case or divorce.

We at the Howard Law Group know how to fight for you in custody and divorce cases.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

16 years

60%
Family 40%

16 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Contingency

20%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2017 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 19 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2006

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 20 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2005

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Howard Law Group

6560 East Church Street, Douglasville, GA, 30134

howardandarca.com/

Howard Law Group

6560 East Church Street, Douglasville, GA, 30134

howardandarca.com/

Bryan Richard Howard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Polly | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Sex Offender Defense

After desperately interviewing lawyer after lawyer out of no where, Mr. Howard come across our search. Being disappointed with countless others, I was given no hope for my sons case ( 1 count of downloading computer porno). My son was 22 at the time of his arrest and my skeleton shook under my flesh ...in fear for him. Upon arrival I was not impressed with the office, but looks are certainly deceiving. It did not take five minutes in the consult that Mr Howard heard my son speak that he genuinely showed a greater concern for my son other than his defense. Right away he instructs our first move that would be a lifetime of help for my son. He seen the greater picture and pointed us in my sons healing direction. My son could have seen years in prison and his life altered beyond repair. However Mr Howard's first instruction was life changing indeed. He recognized right away that my son was a victim himself and that no true focus had ever been on the damage left behind on my sons life. Mr. Howard seen and zero in on that damage, making sure that not only his defense was his priority in my sons case but he seen beyond the finished picture and that was my sons future. He cared far beyond his retainer fee! Communication? Never was an issue at all! Although at times I wanted to reach through the phone and shake him, because he wouldn't feed me what I wanted to hear, or make things out of his control go faster.... he was always quick to communicate to us. That is one thing he never did, was sugar.coat or mislead us, he was up front and honest in what he thought was the best outcome. After the case was close, Mr Howard continues to help us in certain matters with my son. He started out caring for my and continued to do so. I highly recommend anyone to sit down in a consult with Mr. Howard, it won't take too long to discover he will fight for you!

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

This is a great Law Group

He explained to me what would happen he was honest with me and very helpful he told me it would take about three months for my divorce to be final and he was right.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Honest and Fair Lawyer

I was received a DUI 6 months ago and lost my drivers license. Since this was my first offense I didn't think it would go so badly. But it did, and I needed to hire a lawyer. I contact Bryan Howard from the Howard Law Group. He was very forthcoming and straight forward. He never made promises, but al...ways kept his word. I really respect him for not sugar coating my situation to get me to hire him. In fact, he did the opposite. He probably gave me more advise before I even retained him. AND that's why I hired him. Since then, my DUI was reduced and not on my record. I was also pretty impressed he knew the prosecutor on my case. I totally recommend him.

Posted by Sandy | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very Good Lawyer

Mr. Howard is an excellent Attorney. Was going through a bad divorce, my former Attorney never returned my calls, and was not responsive to my questions. I hired Mr. Howard, and he was great. He expedited my case, got child support for my 2 kids, and always returned my call that very same day. I can...'t say enough about his efforts and commitment to my case.

Posted by John | April 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Fantastic lawyer

Mr. Howard kept me well informed on my case. He fought hard for me and got the charges taken care of efficiently. He could have returned my calls faster but overall he did an excellent job.

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Bryan Richard Howard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bridgett Bray

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Bryan on several cases when I was a prosecutor and he was always willing to fight for his client. Knowledgeable, approachable, and personable."

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Melissa Arcila

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bryan is a very experienced attorney that fights hard for his clients and get results. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to defending criminal cases and will not settle for anything but the best results for his clients."

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Marc Robinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bryan is a phenomenal attorney. Always getting positive results for his clients. Very approachable and down to earth guy, as well. I endorse this attorney."

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R. Starrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bryan is an experienced trail lawyer who will fight hard for his clients. He is passionate about the people he represents and will go above and beyond to defend their case."

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Harry Daniels

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bryan holds no punches back when defending his clients. Good Lawyer!"

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John Cunningham

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Swindle

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Friend

"I fully endorse Bryan in the areas of family law and criminal defense. I have known Bryan since he was a prosecutor in the Tallapoosa Circuit years ago. He is very bright, well respected, and is effective advocating for his clients."

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Benjamin Von Schuch

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bryan is an excellent attorney. He has a rare set of courtroom skills that allow him to win any case. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2000

All American, American College Hockey Association

Work Experience

2007 - 2010

Assistant District Attorney, Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit

2005 - 2005

Associate, Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, PA

2005 - 2007

Assistant Attorney, Public Defender

Associations

State Bar of Georgia

Minnesota State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Burglary

Got the charges dismissed after conducting our own investigation.

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Education

2005

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Concordia College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2010

Howard Law Group Blog DUI charge information

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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