Atty. Roy Carleton Howell, Sr

Atty. Roy Carleton Howell, Sr

Roy Carleton Howell, Sr is a lawyer practicing environmental law, solo & small firm, elder law & disability rights and 10 other areas of law. Roy received a B.S. degree from Kentucky State University, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Roy Carleton Howell, Sr at a glance

Roy Carleton Howell, Sr is a discrimination, criminal defense, family law, employment, and business attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, U.S. Tax Court (1979), U.S. Supreme Court (1982), and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at Georgetown University LL.M. Howard University J.D. (—) and Kentucky State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Roy Carleton Howell, Sr is a lawyer practicing environmental law, solo & small firm, elder law & disability rights and 10 other areas of law
  • Roy received a B.S. degree from Kentucky State University, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Roy practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Roy Carleton Howell, Sr's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roy Carleton Howell, Sr

Where is Roy Carleton Howell, Sr's law office located?
Roy Carleton Howell, Sr's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roy Carleton Howell, Sr handle?
Roy Carleton Howell, Sr focuses on discrimination, criminal defense, family law, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Roy Carleton Howell, Sr practiced law?
Roy Carleton Howell, Sr has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Roy Carleton Howell, Sr go to law school?
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Education

Georgetown University LL.M. Howard University J.D.
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Kentucky State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002
Michigan
Admitted: 2020
Washington
Admitted: 2026

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