About

Michael Lai Howard, a lawyer based in Dallas, Texas, has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of the vulnerable and providing compassionate legal representation to his clients. I grew up in Dallas and have lived in Texas all my life. Most people say they go to law school to make a difference, but I actually walked the walk. After graduating from SMU Dedman School of Law, I began my career at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas fighting for Dallas\s homeless population, standing up against slumlords, and businesses that take advantage of Dallas\s most vulnerable citizens. From there, I went to the Public Defender\s Office where I represented people who couldn\t afford an attorney and were facing criminal charges. During my time as an assistant public defender, I rose through the ranks and handled all sorts of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to the highest level felonies (including capital murder where the state seeks the death penalty). I left the PD\s Office when I realized that the staggeringly large caseloads made it so that I didn\t have the time to represent people the way I knew they deserved. I left the PD\s Office and opened my own law office so I could represent people my way. Recently, I\ve added a personal injury practice to my firm. Above all, I strive to help my clients through difficult times with compassion and integrity. I believe in standing up for people and helping them navigate all that comes with being thrown into the legal system. I focus on my clients as individuals. Taking the time to understand not just the facts of their case, but who they are and what they need is important to me. I know the legal system can be intimidating. Therefore, I explain the process, their legal rights, and their options. Client communication is extremely important to me. My team and I do everything possible to quickly answer questions and return messages. Most importantly, I am willing to fight a case in court. My history of getting great results for clients is something I\m very proud of. When your lawyer has a reputation as someone willing to fight a case in court, it can make all the difference in the world.

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Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

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• English

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