Atty. Howard A. Schwartz

Atty. Howard A. Schwartz

Howard A. Schwartz is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, child custody.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (845) 493-2194 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Howard A. Schwartz at a glance

Howard A. Schwartz is a Member based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at The Law Office of Howard A. Schwartz. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1988). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1988) and Pace University (B.B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Howard A. Schwartz is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, child custody
  • Howard received a B.B.A. degree from Pace University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Howard practices at The Law Office of Howard A. Schwartz in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Howard A. Schwartz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard A. Schwartz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Howard A. Schwartz is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New York →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Howard A. Schwartz is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brooklyn are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard A. Schwartz

Where is Howard A. Schwartz's law office located?
Howard A. Schwartz's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. The firm is The Law Office of Howard A. Schwartz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard A. Schwartz handle?
Howard A. Schwartz focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Howard A. Schwartz practiced law?
Howard A. Schwartz has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Howard A. Schwartz go to law school?
Howard A. Schwartz earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Howard A. Schwartz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1988
B.B.A.
Pace University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988

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