John Mark Howe

John M. Howe will personally direct every aspect of your case. You deserve to know what qualifies John to represent you.

John M. Howe, Founding Attorney 

Ø  Personal Injury

Ø  Criminal

Ø  Commercial Litigation

Ø  Immigration

John M. Howe is the founding attorney of the law firm bearing his name. He is a trial attorney with more than a decade of experience representing victims and families devastated by serious and fatal injuries, individuals charged with crimes and individuals, companies involved in business disputes and families in seeking relief in immigration matters.  As a former County Court Division Chief and Felony-Level Trial Attorney with the Public Defender’s Office for the 15th Judicial Circuit, John represented hundreds of clients charged with serious criminal offenses. Today, he represents citizens and organizations in civil and criminal matters in both state and federal courts. Beyond his formidable legal skills are John’s abilities as a listener and compassionate advocate for his clients.

“The practice of law is about connecting with people.  In order to effectively serve my clients, I listen closely to them to understand their unique circumstances and how their lives have been impacted. That’s the first step in crafting a strategy to pursue the justice they deserve.” He continued, “Seeking justice for my clients, to me, is a fight worth fighting.”

CRIMINAL DEFENSE       

The amount of people in jail because of the words “I have nothing to hide” is frightening.  Even more frightening, is that in many cases, they really didn’t have anything to hide.  What they didn’t have, however, was a lawyer to give them advice to protect them from being intimidated, manipulated and/or disadvantaged by a skilled government agent.  Attorney John Howe has seen this happen to innocent people firsthand.  In many other instances, a person might be believed to be, guilty of an offense, but are actually not guilty of the offense with which they are charged.  Before you respond to a call from a law enforcement officer or agree to appear at a police department for an “interview”, you should first call a lawyer – even if you are told that are “not a suspect.”

REMEMBER: The police, by law, are allowed to lie to you, and they often will!! What is true though: Anything you say, can and will be used against you in a court of law.  In any matter that involves law enforcement or prosecutors you need a lawyer.  

How quickly you get a lawyer on your side has a direct impact on the outcome of your case. John Howe has gotten charges dropped prior to a formal filing decision ever being made by the prosecution. Depending on your circumstances, it is also important to have a lawyer who understands how criminal prosecution can and does impact other areas of yours and your family’s life, such as your immigration status. Seemingly minor offenses can have major consequences for people who are not U.S. Citizens and often results in deportation!!!

The outcome of a criminal case can change your life in areas such as your employment, where you can live. It is essential that you have strong, experienced representation. You deserve an attorney who believes yours is a fight worth fighting.

The Law Offices of John M. Howe represents clients in criminal matters which include:

• Traffic crimes
• DUI
• Drug Possession and Trafficking
• Assault and Battery
• Domestic Violence
• Theft
• Juvenile Offenses
• White Collar Crimes
• Internet Crimes
• Racketeering
• Sexual Assault