Atty. Matthew R. Howell

Atty. Matthew R. Howell

A former federal prosecutor now representing businesses and individuals across a range of practices Matthew R. Howell began his career as an assistant district attorney for the U.S. government in Salt Lake City, Utah, prosecuting crimes against federally insured financial institutions and crimes committed on Indian reservations and federal lands.

Provo Provo 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew R. Howell at a glance

Matthew R. Howell is a Partner based in Provo, Utah, practicing at Fillmore Spencer, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, class action, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in Utah (1993) and U.S. District Court, District of Utah (1993). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Accounting, 1990). Active member of Utah State Bar Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Provo, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • A former federal prosecutor now representing businesses and individuals across a range of practices Matthew R. Howell began his career as an assistant district attorney for the U.S. government in Salt Lake City, Utah, prosecuting crimes against federally insured financial institutions and crimes committed on Indian reservations and federal lands
  • After four years, Matt joined the David K. Isom Law Firm, where he focused on coal contract litigation and arbitration and other complex commercial litigation, including qui tam (whistleblower) claims and class action lawsuits
  • Civil and commercial litigation, criminal defense, and family law Since joining Fillmore Spencer LLC in 2005, Matt has worked on cases large and small on behalf of individuals and companies
  • His casework includes breach of contract, fraud, intellectual property, real property, securities and family law issues
  • He has extensive experience in mediation, both as an attorney and as a mediator
  • He has argued cases before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Utah Supreme Court, the Utah Court of Appeals, the U.S
  • District Court for the District of Utah, and many district and justice courts throughout the state of Utah
  • Put 20 years of experience on your side of the table Matthew R. Howell's legal career brings not only great depth, but great range, the kind of experience and perspective that encourages innovative legal solutions

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew R. Howell's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Class Action

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew R. Howell

Where is Matthew R. Howell's law office located?
Matthew R. Howell's law practice is located in Provo, Utah. The firm is Fillmore Spencer, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew R. Howell handle?
Matthew R. Howell focuses on criminal defense, family law, class action, whistleblower. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Matthew R. Howell practiced law?
Matthew R. Howell has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Matthew R. Howell go to law school?
Matthew R. Howell earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Accounting, 1990).
How can I contact Matthew R. Howell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1993
B.S. Accounting
Brigham Young University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Admitted: 1993

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