The Law Office of Mike Howard, PLLC - Dallas, TX

Client-Focused Criminal Defense Counsel in Dallas

Located at 3010 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway in Dallas, The Law Office of Mike Howard, PLLC defends individuals facing criminal investigations, misdemeanor charges, and high-stakes felony accusations. Founded by Dallas native and veteran trial attorney Mike Howard, the firm was built on the core philosophy that people accused of crimes are human beings who deserve empathy, dignity, and personalized legal representation. After serving as a dedicated Dallas County public defender and with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Mike Howard founded his private defense practice to provide each client the time, attention, and detailed trial preparation they require. When your reputation, livelihood, and personal freedom are on the line, choosing to hire an attorney with extensive trial experience and proven courtroom credibility makes a critical difference in case outcomes.

Strategic Practice Areas Across Texas Criminal Courts

The practice is devoted 100 percent to criminal defense in Texas state and federal courts, covering a wide array of charges:

DWI and Intoxication Defense

Operating as skilled dui/dwi defense lawyers, the firm represents first-time and repeat offenders facing misdemeanor or felony DWI charges. The defense team scrutinizes every facet of the traffic stop, from officer reasonable suspicion and field sobriety tests to breathalyzer machine calibration and blood search warrants. The firm also defends clients during Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearings to safeguard driving privileges.

Domestic Violence and Assault Allegations

Allegations of domestic abuse or assault family violence carry immediate collateral repercussions, including emergency protective orders and loss of firearm rights. The firm acts quickly to challenge witness testimony, expose underlying relationship disputes, and file motions to modify bond conditions so clients can return to their homes and families.

Drug Crime Defense and Controlled Substances

Serving as dedicated drug crime defense lawyers, the firm defends clients accused of possession, distribution, and trafficking of controlled substances under Texas and federal law. The attorneys evaluate whether law enforcement conducted unlawful searches, seeking evidence suppression when constitutional rights have been breached.

Violent Crimes, Theft, and Federal Defense

As seasoned violent crime defense lawyers and theft and burglary defense lawyers, the firm handles aggravated assault, robbery, weapons charges, grand jury presentations, and complex federal indictments before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. When an arrest happens late at night and families need a lawyer urgently to arrange jail release and protect against self-incrimination, the firm provides 24-hour response support.

Recognized Trial Acumen and Peer Honors

Mike Howard earned his Juris Doctor from SMU Dedman School of Law and brings over two decades of courtroom experience. He has been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, selected to Texas Super Lawyers, and featured in D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas. He is an active member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the National College for DUI Defense.

Comprehensive Case Evaluations and Compassionate Guidance

Individuals seeking to find a lawyer who treats them as a valued individual rather than a case number rely on The Law Office of Mike Howard. The firm provides transparent flat-fee pricing, flexible payment plans, and bilingual communication in English and Spanish. Contact the Dallas office on LBJ Freeway to arrange a confidential case evaluation.