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Howard Clifford Hoyt
About Howard
Biography
I have been practicing law in Lee's Summit and Eastern Jackson County for thirty three years. I am a former Kansas City Assistant Prosecutor. I practice "people Law" and am willing to actually talk to clients in person or over the phone without going through a paralegal.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
30%
44 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
44 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
25%
44 years
Criminal Defense
20%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-250 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Missouri for 42 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Howard Hoyt
108 SE Eastridge, Lee's Summit, MO, 64063
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Howard Clifford Hoyt's Reviews
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18 Client Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Tanner | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
ExcellentService
Mr. Hoyt is very personable, he persoanlly answered the phone when I callled. He was very attentive and handled my traffic tickets in a very prompt and efficient manner, he appeared on my behalf and I did not have to go to court. I could not be happier with the service I received, I hope I never req...
Posted by Sarah | May 07, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Speeding ticket help
Mr. Hoyt handled my speeding tickets for me and kept from getting any points off my driver's license! He did an excellent job and I would highly recommend him on any type of traffic violations!!
Posted by Brian | May 06, 2015
Legal Representation
I utilized the services of Mr. Hoyt on two occasions and in both instances received excellent service and the results were exactly as stated at the time of our initial consultation. If I have a need for legal representation in the future I will use Mr. Hoyt again without question.
Posted by Rick | May 06, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Gets the Job Done!
I found Howard through a recommendation from a friend when I had some sticky, personal, legal issues surrounding a contract dispute. I was not sure where to turn and the big firm in the city I used last time for my business was expensive and not responsive. Howard took up the challenge. After an in...
Posted by Linda | May 06, 2015
GREAT ATTORNEY
Mr. Hoyt did an amazing job on what I hired him to do, kept me well informed during the process, always returned my calls in a timely manner explaining the process to me and is very reasonably priced. I would and have recommended him to others.
Howard Clifford Hoyt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Mr. Hoyt on several bankruptcy matters where we have shared thoughts and ideas on how best to get the result the client desires. He is top notch."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has been practicing in this community for many years and enjoys a fine reputation. He passes that test of would you refer a member of your own family to him for a serious matter and the answer is I would."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in the industry and highly praised by his clients."
"Howard is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"Howard is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer for an traffic ticket related legal issues. His comments on this forum indicate a high level of expertise in vehicle and traffic law."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Hoyt since law school. He is smart and can get things done."
"I've known Mr. Hoyt for 30 years and always respected his opinion and integrity."
"An excellent and well respected attorney."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Hoyt is a valuable asset to this community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Hoyt is a very knowledgable and dedicated to providing the highest quality legal representation."
"Howard is a highly experienced and skilled DUI/DWI attorney and criminal defense attorney. I recommend him."
"Attorney Hoyt is well respected in the legal community statewide and for criminal defense. He demonstrates his knowledge and provides a public service to those in need providing helpful and insightful answers on AVVO. Clients would do well to retain Howard as counsel. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Howard for many years. He is very knowledgeable regarding bankruptcy."
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"Mr. Hoyt is a sharp attorney. You can trust him to provide sound advice and quality representation."
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Experience
Honors
2022
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
2015
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2015
Top Contributor Award - DUI, AVVO
2015
Client's Choice Award Chapter 7, AVVO
2015
Client's Choice Award -DWI, AVVO
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Attorney, Howard Hoyt Attorney At Law
1985 - 1988
Associate, Quinn, Peebles, Beaird and Cardarella
1984 - 1989
Courtroom Prosecutor, Kansas City Missouri Municipal Court
1983 - 1984
Law Clerk, Jackson County Circuit Court
Associations
2000 - Present
Eastern Jackson County Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Missouri State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Complicated Chapter 13
One client discharged in Chapter 7 after divorce, other remained in revised Chapter 13
Business Chapter 7
Client was eventually discharged of remaining debt.
Education
1983
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
University of Nebraska
MA - Masters
1977
Missouri Southern State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Career Day
Attorney Education
2006
Career Day
Attorney Education
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a prosecutor win a case with only a police report when there only witnesses is going to plead the fifth?
19 Oct 2018
Q&A
What is the best way to handle a infraction ticket for stealing 36$ worth of merchandise?
28 Oct 2017
Q&A
How do I petition the courts in Missouri to get a hardship license?
02 Nov 2017