Joseph Howington was born in 1951 in the state of Texas. He was educated in Southern California, graduating in 1973 from California State University Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in History and in 1974 with a Secondary Teaching Credential. He was an educator at both the elementary and secondary levels as well as a high school athletic coach prior to entering the practice of law.
Mr. Howington received his Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law in 1978 and was admitted to the California Bar in 1979. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist with a private practice in Ontario and the owner of the firm Howington and Associates.
Mr. Howington is a member of The Association of Certified Family Law Specialists for California, The East West Family Law Council (President from 2008-2009), The Orange County Bar Association Family Law Section, The San Bernardino County Bar Association and The State Bar of California. He is admitted to practice in The State of California, The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, The California Supreme Court, The United States Bankruptcy Court Central District and The United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Howington is a frequent lecturer as well as author of articles on family law topics. He also regularly serves as Judge Pro Tem for Los Angeles and San Bernardino County courts.
Mr. Howington and his wife Bobbie (a Registered Nurse) have been married for 33 years are parents of a 24 year old daughter, Ashleigh, a student in the Master's Program of Speech Pathology at Cal State University Fullerton.
Howington & Associates is a family law firm dedicated to providing legal service to the Inland Empire and adjacent communities.
We specialize in managing divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, paternity actions and high asset cases.
Howington & Associates maintains a reputation of passionate and thoughtful representation, all the while providing our clients with aggressive representation leading to meaningful settlements.
Trust is an important component of all attorney/client relationships and is our utmost commitment to you, our client. With over 33 years of experience, you can rely on our firm to represent your best interests.
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Acquired: 1979
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
3281 East Guasti Road, Suite 175, Ontario, CA, 91761
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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent strategy, bad follow through
Mr. Howington advised me on how to handle coparenting communication and safety issues with the opposing party regarding our children, but never stood behind me and filed motions that would protect my kids when the other party continuously violated custody orders. He seemed more concerned about sellin...
Posted by Liz | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
The Best Family Law Attorney
Joe, Kristina, Heather, and Joe's entire team at Howington and Associates are amazing! They have exceeded my expectations and have done so much for me and my family! I am so thankful for them all. I have and will continue to refer Joe and his team to my family and friends. They actually care abou...
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience
Just wanted to thank you and your staff for all your help. You guys are awesome and even though it was very stressful at times you always made things feel better. Again I appreciate all your help and wish you guys the best. Thanks again for everything and take care.
Posted by Alex | December 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Not only a capable and experienced attorney but also an amazing person!
What can I say about Dr. Howington and his staff? Only that they are some of the most helpful and caring professionals that I've come across. From day one, he made us feel that we could do something about the problem at hand. A problem that I never in my life thought there was anything that could b...
Posted by Cathy | November 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An Exceptional Lawyer
I was referred to Mr. Howington after going through significant depression and anxiety from a divorce case, and an attorney that neglected my case causing it to be drawn out, and almost forcing me into bankruptcy. I met with Mr. Howington, and he replaced my previous attorney. This is the moment my c...
"Being able to learn from such an experienced family law attorney such as Mr. Howington has been amazing!"
"It is a tremendous opportunity to work and learn from such an experienced lawyer and have Mr, Howington as my mentor throughout my legal career."
"I endorse Mr. Howington. He is an exceptional attorney. He is always prepared and is extremely knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer.Joe has a wealth of experience as a lawyer, as well as in litigating very complex cases. He will zealously represent his client's interestes. He believes in his clients. He is honorable, smart, trustworthy, well-respected by the bar and bench and works tirelessly for his clients. You could not ask for a better attorney."
"Joe is extremely competent. He has great understanding of the nuances that go into being a very successful family law attorney. He can be subtle when he needs to be or he can be very aggressive when the situation calls for it. I fully and completely endorse Joe Howington's family law skills."
"I endorse this lawyer. One of the best complex family law litigation attorneys around. Extremely personable and runs an incredibly professional and ethical practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joseph Howington has the experience and knowledge to competently litigate even the most contentious divorce case."
"I endorse this lawyer as he has exemplary powers as a litigator. He maintains the highest morals and integrity. His reputation in the legal community is impeccable."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2021
updated on 09/10/2021This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011 - Present
Attorney Owner, Howington & Associates
2010 - 2011
Partner, Abernathy & Howington
2008 - 2010
Partner, Pittullo Howington Barker & Abernathy
2007 - 2008
Owner, Law Offices of Joseph Howington
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Minyard Morris, LLP
1997 - 2006
Partner, Tuckerman Thompson & Howington
1989 - 1996
Owner, Joseph Howington, APLC
1986 - 1989
Partner, Mallery Stern & Howington
1982 - 1986
Attorney, Wilson Wilson & Perrizo
(President from 2008-2009)
2006
Certified Family Law Specialist
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Elementary Teaching Credential
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1974
Secondary Teaching Credential
2012
Competent and Admissible Evidence in a Domestic Violence Trial
2009
Use of Expert under Evidence Code Section 733
2009
Child Custody and Support
2007
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