Atty. Melissa Howard
Melissa Howard is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Melissa received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Melissa Howard is a criminal defense attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1988) and Kansas (1989). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1988) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Howard is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- Melissa received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Melissa practices in Kansas City, MO
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Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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