Atty. Howard Lee Phillips

Atty. Howard Lee Phillips

Howard Lee Phillips is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal, family and 2 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Seattle Seattle 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Lee Phillips at a glance

Howard Lee Phillips is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and litigation attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Washington (1988). Educated at University of Washington (J.D. Political, 1987) and University of Washington (B.A. Political, 1984). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Howard Lee Phillips is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal, family and 2 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Howard practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Lee Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Howard Lee Phillips is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Howard Lee Phillips is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Lee Phillips

Where is Howard Lee Phillips's law office located?
Howard Lee Phillips's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Lee Phillips handle?
Howard Lee Phillips focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Howard Lee Phillips practiced law?
Howard Lee Phillips has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Howard Lee Phillips go to law school?
Howard Lee Phillips earned their education at (J.D. Political, 1987); (B.A. Political, 1984).
How can I contact Howard Lee Phillips for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Political
University of Washington
- 1987
B.A. Political
University of Washington
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1988

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