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David J. Howard is a compassionate and results-driven attorney who works collaboratively with clients to develop effective strategies and action plans. With a focus on family law, David handles divorce cases and related issues, including modifications, enforcement, contempt of court, guardianships, and paternity. He graduated from the University of Missouri—Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and earned his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law in 1995. David began his legal career at Gibbons & Gibbons, P.C., where he became a partner in 2002. In 2004, he joined Todt, Ryan & McCulloch, L.L.C. to concentrate on domestic relations before founding the Law Office of David J. Howard, LLC in 2013. David has served as a Guardian ad Litem and has significant trial experience, including civil jury trials, family law bench trials, and appellate work. In addition to family law, his practice areas include criminal defense, business transactions, personal injury, estate planning, and probate. David’s commitment to his clients and his extensive legal expertise make him a trusted advocate in a wide range of legal matters.
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Acquired: 1995
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13321 North Outer 40 Road, Suite 100, Town & Country, MO, 63017-5945
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Posted by Julie | December 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I had three previous attorneys who were cheaper per hour but they never fought for me. I hired Mr Howard and discovered he DOESN'T play games to run up billable hours. So in the end he was MUCH cheaper and I actually WON! He has an impeccable understanding of the Family Court system which gives h...
Posted by Sue | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
David was my attorney for 18 months through a difficult divorce. He helped me through such a difficult time with his expert advice and always made sure I was comfortable with my decisions.
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Family lawyer
2022
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2021
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2013 - Present
Member, Law Office of David J. Howard, LLC
2004 - 2013
Associate, Todt, Ryan & McCulloch, LLC
2001 - 2004
Partner, Gibbons, Gibbons & Howard, P.C.
1998 - 2001
Associate, Gibbons & Gibbons, P.C
1989 - 1998
Business Analyst, McDonnell Douglas Corporation
2019 - Present
Missouri Bar, Family Law SectionMember
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BS - Bachelor of Science
2020
Drafting Enforceable Terms in Consent Orders and Agreements
2020
Child Custody and Visitation Rights
2017
Enforcing the Judgment and Contempt Proceedings
2017
Calculating Child Support and Maintenance
2016
Contempt and Domestic Torts
2016
Advanced Parenting/Adoption Issues
2014
Crafting and Enforceable Marital Settlement Agreement
2014
Drafting a Marital Settlement Agreement
2012
Custody and Support Issues for Unmarried Parents
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