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5.0 /5.0
96 Client Reviews
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Taggart Harrison Howard
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About Taggart
Biography
Taggart Howard began his legal career working for the Office of the District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial District in April of 1998.
As a Deputy District Attorney for the Fifth Judicial District, Mr. Howard gained extensive trial experience. He managed the largest felony docket in the District which involved warrant approval, advisements, motions hearings, jury trials and sentencing hearings. He was in charge of the juvenile docket and worked closely with juveniles and their families for positive change. He also managed a large county court docket which included misdemeanors like domestic violence, wildlife crimes and traffic offenses like driving under the influence and driving while ability impaired.
Mr. Howard worked with and maintained close relationships with the following agencies: Colorado Attorney General’s Office, Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, Vail Police Department, Avon Police Department, Eagle Police Department, Minturn Police Department, Leadville Police Department, Breckenridge Police Department, Silverthorne Police Department, Basalt Police Department, Colorado Division of Wildlife, United States Forest Service, Drug Enforcement Agency and the Bureau of Land Management.
Since entering private practice in November 2002, Taggart Howard has gained extensive litigation experience in real estate law. He has counseled clients with regard to contracts to buy/sell real estate, real estate litigation, property disputes (ie: easements) and landlord/tenant law. He has successfully defended Motions for Summary Judgment and Motions to Dismiss. He has been involved in real estate litigation at the state court level and at the federal court level, including the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
DUI and DWI
20%
Domestic Violence
20%
Litigation
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2020 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 26 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Zach | June 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Experience with Taggart Howard
Taggart was really helpful in getting a traffic violation resolved in Eagle County. For a very reasonable fee, he made the process extremely smooth, explaining each step along the way. He was able to get my violation and points reduced and help me avoid an in-person appearance at the Eagle County c...
Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Lawyer
Working with Taggart made a challenging situation feel manageable. He was cautious to make promises but over delivered when the case was settled. I had no surprises and knew exactly what to expect each step of the way. He is well worth the cost and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking couns...
Posted by Matt | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent defense attorney
Mr. Howard made my previous public defense attorney seem like a second grader with no knowledge of the law whatsoever. Being highly rated by Martindale & Hubbell is a respectable accomplishment. Some other lawyers do not have ratings by Martindale & Hubbell, which means they are not excellent at the...
Posted by Lee | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Taggart Howard Recommendation
Taggart Howard and his staff were first class. He instantly gave us confidence that we were well represented and gave us peace of mind that he would take care of us. Had we not used his services the outcome would have been approximately 4 times as costly, and perhaps even more considering the reper...
Posted by William | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fast, thorough, and produced a great result
Taggart Howard negotiated a plea bargain in my criminal case beyond my wildest hopes. He is intimately familiar with the prosecutors and judges in the 5th Judicial District, which is a boon during plea negotiations. He concluded my case quickly, saving money and emotional distress for me. He was supp...
Taggart Harrison Howard's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Howard is my go-to referral for criminal defense matters outside the scope of my own practice. I highly recommend him."
"Mr. Howard is at the top of the criminal defense bar. His skill, experience and dedication to his clients make Taggart an outstanding choice for your legal services. I endorse Taggart without question."
"I highly recommend Taggart for any criminal defense case in Eagle County. He is smart, accessible and effective."
Lauren Butler
Criminal defense lawyer
Robert Gregory
General practice lawyer
Braden Angel
Litigation lawyer
Daniel Reynolds
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Inga Causey
Litigation lawyer
Amy Goscha
Family lawyer
Melissa Decker
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Ryan Kalamaya
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1995 - 2002
Deputy District Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit
Associations
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Continental Divide Bar Association
Member
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Member
Education
1998
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English