Andrew Smith
Bio
Andrew E. Smith is a criminal defense attorney and family law lawyer at Howard Law Group, where he represents clients facing serious legal challenges throughout Georgia. He attends court regularly in municipal, state, and superior courts, managing a diverse caseload that includes felony defense, misdemeanor defense, DUI cases, drug crime charges, divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, personal injury claims, and complex civil litigation.
Andrew's career spans some of the most demanding areas of law. He has worked at major firms including Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Washington, D.C., where he defended clients in False Claims Act cases, federal investigations, white collar criminal matters, and antitrust litigation. He also served as Attorney Advisor at the D.C. Contract Appeals Board and spent over six years at Georgia Tech's Procurement Assistance Center, overseeing a federally funded program focused on government contracting compliance and cybersecurity requirements. This background gives him deep insight into how federal and state investigations are built and how to mount an effective defense.
Whether defending against serious criminal charges like violent crimes, sex crimes, or federal offenses, protecting clients facing white collar criminal allegations or government investigations, representing clients in personal injury cases involving car accidents or wrongful death, navigating complex family law matters such as contested divorce or domestic violence cases, or defending against False Claims Act investigations, Andrew brings thorough preparation, aggressive advocacy, and strategic thinking to every case.
Andrew serves clients throughout Georgia, with an office in Douglasville. He regularly appears in courts across Fulton County, Cobb County, Douglas County, Carroll County, DeKalb County, Paulding County, Coweta County, and surrounding areas. If you are facing criminal charges, a family law dispute, a personal injury claim, or need a civil litigation attorney, contact Andrew for a free consultation.