Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Fort Worth, TX
Barnett Howard & Williams is a team of seasoned trial attorneys dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate legal representation. With backgrounds in prestigious prosecutorial roles and elite law firms, our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. We prioritize client needs, offering tailored strategies to address complex legal challenges while maintaining a commitment to ethical advocacy.Our practice spans Tarrant County and surrounding areas, with offices in Fort Worth and Keller. Recognized for excellence by Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Texas Super Lawyers, we combine courtroom tenacity with a heart-driven approach to serve individuals and families during critical moments.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Personal Injury
DWI Defense
Drug Offenses
Juvenile Defense
Child Custody
Car Wrecks
Wrongful Death
Expunction Records
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience from top prosecutorial roles and elite law firms.
- We offer personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
- Recognized as a 'Best Law Firm' by Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
- Christian values guide our commitment to ethical and compassionate representation.
- Offices in Fort Worth and Keller provide accessible service across Tarrant County.
What people say
Proven results
Compassionate representation
Highly responsive
Christian values
Excellent communication
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles felony and misdemeanor cases including DWI, drug crimes, domestic violence, and juvenile offenses. With former prosecutors on our team, we leverage insider knowledge to challenge evidence and protect client rights. Our goal is to minimize penalties or secure dismissals through aggressive courtroom advocacy and strategic negotiations.
Family Law
We provide compassionate representation for divorce, child custody, and support matters. Our attorneys prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for litigation when necessary. We guide clients through complex legal processes with transparency, focusing on the best interests of children and long-term family stability in Tarrant County courts.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury team pursues compensation for car wrecks, truck accidents, and wrongful death cases. We handle insurance negotiations and litigation to recover medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With millions recovered for clients, we operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring access to justice without upfront costs.
DWI Defense
Specialized DWI defense includes challenging breathalyzer accuracy, field sobriety tests, and procedural violations. Our attorneys have extensive experience in Texas DWI law, having handled hundreds of cases from first-time offenses to repeat charges. We work to reduce penalties, preserve driving privileges, and protect professional licenses.
Expunction Records
We assist clients in clearing criminal histories through expunctions and nondisclosure orders. Our process includes evaluating eligibility, preparing petitions, and representing clients in court. Clearing records helps clients regain employment opportunities, housing access, and professional licensing while rebuilding their futures.
People
Jason H. Howard
Partner
Former felony chief prosecutor with over 5 years in Lubbock County District Attorney's Office. Specializes in DWI defense and personal injury cases. Recognized as Texas Super Lawyer since 2015. Combines prosecutorial insight with client-focused advocacy in Tarrant County courts.
Jesse J. Lotspeich
Partner
Manages personal injury practice with 12+ years of experience. Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Secured numerous six-figure settlements for accident victims. Focuses on auto wrecks, truck accidents, and wrongful death cases across North Texas.
Laura B. Alexander
Partner
Family law specialist handling divorce, child custody, and support cases. Former associate at prestigious Fort Worth firm. Known for thorough preparation and achieving favorable custody arrangements while maintaining courtroom effectiveness in protecting client interests.
Luke A. Williams
Partner
Former assistant district attorney and municipal prosecutor. Handles criminal defense and personal injury cases with trial experience ranging from traffic violations to capital murder. Certified in Title IX law with focus on student defense cases statewide.
Brandon W. Barnett
Of Counsel
Former U.S. Marine judge advocate with 7 years active duty experience. Specializes in criminal defense and autism-related cases. Handles complex felony matters including sexual offenses and federal charges. Provides military legal perspective to civilian defense strategies.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a DWI arrest in Texas?
Contact our firm immediately to preserve evidence and understand your rights. We'll help challenge breathalyzer accuracy and field sobriety tests while developing defense strategies tailored to your case circumstances.
How can family law attorneys help with child custody disputes?
We guide clients through Texas' 'best interest' standard, helping develop custody arrangements considering children's needs while protecting parental rights through negotiation or litigation when necessary.
What compensation can I recover in a personal injury case?
Victims may recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. Our attorneys pursue full compensation through insurance claims or courtroom litigation when settlements prove inadequate.
Can criminal records be removed from public access?
Yes, we help eligible clients through expunctions for dismissed cases and nondisclosure orders for certain convictions, improving employment and housing opportunities by limiting public access to criminal histories.
What differentiates this firm from other Texas law practices?
Our team combines prosecutorial experience with personalized service, maintaining Texas Super Lawyer recognition since 2015 while emphasizing Christian values and community involvement across Tarrant County legal matters.
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