Atty. John R. Howes

Atty. John R. Howes

Assistant State Attorney, 1980-1984. Legal Advisor, Statewide Grand Jury, 1982-1983.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 50 J. Erfahrung 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John R. Howes at a glance

John R. Howes is a Member based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Howes Law Group, P.A.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and violent crimes. Admitted to practice in Florida (1976), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1976) and Mars Hill College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar Broward Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Assistant State Attorney, 1980-1984
  • Legal Advisor, Statewide Grand Jury, 1982-1983

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Howes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. Howes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Violent Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John R. Howes

Where is John R. Howes's law office located?
John R. Howes's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Howes Law Group, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Howes handle?
John R. Howes focuses on drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, violent crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John R. Howes practiced law?
John R. Howes has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John R. Howes go to law school?
John R. Howes earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John R. Howes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John R. Howes received?
John R. Howes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1976
B.A.
Mars Hill College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1990

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