Howard Law Group has several decades of experience helping their criminal defense and family law clients get the best possible results for their situation.
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.
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"Mr. Howard did an awesome job fighting for me."
I came in with a very difficult case and Mr. Howard always returned my calls. He was always nice and courteous to me but in the courtroom, he fought for me like a bulldog. I would recommend Mr. Howard to anyone who has a serious case.- J.Z. -
"Great DUI attorney"
I got a DUI over the summer and just got it resolved. Mr Arca saved my license and my job. He knows what he’s doing and is incredibly talented! You won’t regret hiring him or this firm!- John A. -
"I wouldn't hire anyone else!"
I had a complex criminal case and I was facing a lot of time. Mr. Howard has handled a great number of cases and it showed with the way he handled mine. He put me at ease, assured me I was going to be alright and then he went to work. He had the case dismissed in two weeks. He was absolutely amazing.- Terry -
"The DUI lawyer, Bryan Howard, is the best in the state."
Mr. Howard took my case at a reduced retainer because he is committed to defending the rights of the oppressed citizens of Douglas County, Carroll County and Paulding County. If you are arrested in any of those counties you want a firm like The Howard Law Group to make sure you do not go to prison unjustly. The DUI Lawyer Bryan Howard is the best Attorney in the State of Georgia.- Previous Client -
"They did a wonderful job representing me in my DUI case."
Bryan Howard and Christina did a wonderful job representing me in my DUI case. I have my freedom and my license because the work they did on my case.- J.H. -
"They really went to bat for me and helped me through my case."
Bryan Howard and Ed Murray really went to bat for me. I talked to a bunch of lawyers and I'm glad I settled with them. I recommend them in Douglas County for your divorce case.- T.C. -
"They really went to bat for me and helped me through my case."
Bryan Howard and Ed Murray really went to bat for me. I talked to a bunch of lawyers and I'm glad I settled with them. I recommend them in Douglas County for your divorce case.- T.C. -
"Thank you, Mr. Howard, for fighting hard during my case!"
I wanted to write this review so that everyone knows what great lawyer Mr. Howard is and an even better person in my opinion. He fought hard for my case and always returned my calls. I'm glad he was my attorney on a very difficult case. I told him I wanted to write a good review after the job he did for me.- J.S.
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Over a Decade of Legal Experience
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