Print ProfileDonald L. Howard
Associate Attorney
Donald L. Howard earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Montana State University in December 2021, graduating with Highest Honors. He continued his education at Northern Illinois University College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor in May 2025 and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Before concentrating his legal practice on family law, Mr. Howard worked as an attorney with Oberts Galasso Law Group in Chicago, Illinois, handling insurance defense matters. During that time, he represented a diverse range of clients, from small family-owned businesses to large corporations. Today, his practice is focused on family law matters, including divorce, paternity, child custody and allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, and parenting time.
When he is not practicing law, Mr. Howard enjoys following Seattle sports, cooking, and spending time with his wife, Mallory, along with their dog, Phin, and cat, Ben.
Practice Areas:
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Paternity
- Child Custody/Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
- Child Support
- Parenting Time
Education:
- Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois, J.D. 2025, Magna Cum Laude
- Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, B.A. in Political Science 2021, Highest Honors
Honors and Awards:
- Zeke Giorgi Memorial Scholarship for Public Service, 2022
Admissions:
- Illinois, 2025
- United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 2026
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2026
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