Mitchell J. Howie

Mitchell J. Howie is a highly respected criminal defense lawyer based in Huntsville, Alabama. At the Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie & Associates, P.L.L.C., he leads a practice focused on criminal defense, civil litigation, and military law. With over two decades of legal experience, he brings strategic insight and trial skills to each case. His service as a federal prosecutor in both the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps and as a Special Assistant to the U.S. Attorney’s Office gives him a strong foundation in courtroom advocacy. Since reopening his private practice in 2009, he has represented clients throughout Alabama and Texas.

Mitchell earned his B.A., with honors, from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001. He went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Houston in 2004. During law school, he gained valuable experience as a legislative intern at the Texas State Capitol and as a law clerk for a prestigious Houston law firm.

Mitchell represents clients across a broad range of legal matters. As a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor, he uses his inside knowledge of the justice system to build strong, effective defense strategies. In civil cases, he handles business disputes, tort claims, debt collection, and related litigation. He also advocates for veterans in claims against the Department of Veterans Affairs and counsels reservists on their employment rights under USERRA.

Mitchell J. Howie’s work has earned national recognition. He was named among the Top 100 Lawyers and Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers, and was also listed as a Top 10 under 40 Criminal Defense and Family Law attorney in Alabama. In 2015, he was selected as part of the National Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Mitchell remains committed to advocating for his clients and upholding the highest standards of legal excellence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie & Associates, P.L.L.C.
• Member, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
• Member, National Academy of Family Law Attorney

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• University of Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges