Atty. Luke Edgar Howard

Atty. Luke Edgar Howard

Mr. Luke Edgar Howard is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, collections and 1 other area of law.

Durham Durham 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (984) 733-1504 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Luke Edgar Howard at a glance

Luke Edgar Howard is a Member based in Durham, North Carolina, practicing at Luke E. Howard. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, real estate, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1985). Educated at North Carolina Central University (J.D., 1985) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1981). Active member of North Carolina State Bar, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Luke Edgar Howard is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, collections and 1 other area of law
  • Luke received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Luke practices at Luke E. Howard in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Luke Edgar Howard's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Real Estate Law

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Luke Edgar Howard

Where is Luke Edgar Howard's law office located?
Luke Edgar Howard's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. The firm is Luke E. Howard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Luke Edgar Howard handle?
Luke Edgar Howard focuses on criminal defense, family law, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Luke Edgar Howard practiced law?
Luke Edgar Howard has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Luke Edgar Howard go to law school?
Luke Edgar Howard earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Luke Edgar Howard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
North Carolina Central University
- 1985
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1981

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1985

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