David J. Howard Esq.

An experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on the resolution through trial or negotiated settlements for clients he represents in matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, division of property, modifications of prior decrees, contempt of court and other enforcement, and paternity. Mission: To zealously represent my clients in their family law matters by collaboratively developing a strategy to best serve my clients' goals and provide my clients with information necessary for them to make informed decisions regarding the issues involved in their case and help them through, what is in most cases, the most difficult period of their life. The Law Office of David J. Howard provides effective, but sensitive, advocacy to clients in all family law matters in the Greater St. Louis area and neighboring Missouri communities. David J. Howard is a skilled advocate for his clients, both in educating them of the process necessary to reach their goals and the execution of their legal game plan. He provides skilled, professional representation to clients in all family law matters. David is known for his litigation skills as well as his negotiation skills and is committed to resolving each case in the best interests of his clients. David likes to work collaboratively with his clients to develop goals, strategies and action plans to best achieve the results his client is seeking. David makes every effort to be “the counselor who cares”. David focuses his practice on family law with emphasis on the dissolution of marriages and all matters that are related to divorces; such as, modifications, enforcement and contempt of court, guardianships, and paternity.

• Owner/Member
• Languages
• English

• Family Law from A to Z, National Business Institute, 2020
• Family Law from Start to Finish, National Business Institute, 2017
• Advanced Issues in Family and Divorce Law, National Business Institute, 2016
• Negotiating and Drafting Marital Settlements, Negotiating and Drafting Marital Settlements, 2014
• Negotiating and Drafting Marital Settlements, Negotiating and Drafting Marital Settlements, 2012

• Missouri, 1995

• Missouri Bar, 1995 - Present (Member)
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Delta Sigma Pi