Criminal Defense
Defense for clients facing investigations, arrests, misdemeanors, felonies, DUI/DWI, drug charges, domestic violence, fraud, theft and white collar matters.
Learn MoreCriminal Defense • Civil Litigation • Business Law
Experienced. Respected. Always on Your Side.
Former Assistant District Attorney Howard D. Simmons brings decades of courtroom and legal experience to clients in New York and New Jersey.
Former Assistant
District Attorney
District Attorney
Admitted in
New York & New Jersey
New York & New Jersey
State & Federal
Court Experience
Court Experience
Decades of
Legal Experience
Legal Experience
Relationships Built on Respect.
Advocacy Built on Experience.
Advocacy Built on Experience.
Practice Areas
Comprehensive Legal Representation
Civil Litigation
Representation in civil disputes, civil rights matters, police misconduct, negligence, injury claims, settlement negotiations and courtroom litigation.
Learn MoreBusiness Law
Practical legal guidance for contracts, startups, technology companies, business disputes, commercial negotiations and legal risk review.
Learn MoreReal Estate Law
Guidance for closings, landlord-tenant enforcement, real estate disputes and related transactional matters.
Learn MorePersonal Injury
Representation for accident-related injuries, catastrophic injury, slip and fall, motorcycle accidents, animal bites and negligence matters.
Learn MoreAppellate Advocacy
State and federal appellate advocacy, including criminal appeals and complex post-trial legal issues.
Learn MoreImmigration Law
Immigration-related legal concerns, including matters where criminal allegations, charges or convictions may affect immigration status.
Learn MoreOther Legal Services
Additional legal matters requiring careful review, including pet law, civil rights concerns and related legal disputes.
Learn MoreA Unique Advantage
A Former Prosecutor.
An Advocate for You.
Howard D. Simmons served for four years in the Queens County District Attorney’s Office—two years investigating and preparing cases, and two years as a trial attorney in the Supreme Court Trial Bureau, trying dozens of felony cases.
That experience gives him insight into how prosecutors build cases and how to effectively challenge them.
Learn More About HowardOur Approach
A Clear Process. Personal Attention.
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Confidential Consultation
We listen. You get straight answers about your options.
2
Case Review
We analyze the facts, documents and potential outcomes.
3
Strategy Development
We build a practical strategy tailored to your goals.
4
Prepared Representation
We advocate with preparation, communication and commitment.
Credentials & Memberships
Trusted. Recognized. Respected.
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
NJ
New Jersey Bar Association
NY
New York County Lawyers’ Association
NYS
New York State Bar Association
When the Stakes Are High, Experience Matters.
Protect your rights, your future and your freedom. Contact Howard D. Simmons today for a confidential consultation.
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