Joe, Kristina, Heather, and Joe's entire team at Howington and Associates are amazing! They have exceeded my expectations and have done so much for me and my family! I am so thankful for them all. I have and will continue to refer Joe and his team to my family and friends. They actually care about their clients and children. They are all very professional and efficient. Thank you Joe and his team! - Love, The Luna's read more

Joe Howington is the best family law attorney you could ever hope to have. He represented me in my divorce, and again several years later to get a support order changed. My ex-husband went through 5 different attorneys through the course of our legal battles; he kept firing them because he kept losing, even though some of them were considered powerful divorce attorneys. Joe and his team were so committed and so knowledgeable, that we used to called him the Howington Express, because every time we went to court, my ex would leave looking like he'd been run over by a train. Joe is an ethical attorney and he never let me down. He always gave me 100%. My ex drug out the divorce as long as he could, but in the end, I didn't have to go to trial and I got a fair settlement. Joe's expertise in family law and commitment to his clients, make him worth every penny. I owe Joe so much. Him and his caring staff carried me through the most difficult time of my life. I would highly recommend him! read more

I have worked with Joe and his clients for many years now and he is tops in the family law arena. Proud to serve his clients and help in anyway we can. Joe gets the job done!!! read more

Couldn't agree more with the other reviewer. Came here with my husband regarding a custody situation with his ex. Office was a disorganized mess. They moved our appointment twice the same week. You can lose your case not based on its merits, but on Howington's chaotic mess. Hard to schedule due to disorganization and nothing more, and constant interruptions during our paid consultation. There's also a dog roaming the office and barking and an angry vibe from the staff. Not sure what's going on there. We don't need more unnecessary stress in an already stressful time. Went with another firm and our case was handled perfectly, no stress or drama and we go the result we wanted. Save your money on the useless consultation fee and use another firm! read more

This office is unorganized and chaotic. Dealing with an office of "associates" that do not communicate with eachother is worse than shopping at Wal-Mart during the holiday season. Stress. Stress. Stress. I would not recommend this attorney to anyone that is looking for a trusting relationship with an attorney. Keep calling attorneys until you find the one that feels right, not the one that says the right things and then doesn't follow through. read more

Not only a capable and experienced attorney but also an amazing person!   What can I say about Dr. Howington and his staff? Only that they are some of the most helpful and caring professionals that I've come across. From day one, he made us feel that we could do something about the problem at hand. A problem that I never in my life thought there was anything that could be done about it. Yet, with his professional experience and his caring mannerism, plus without trying to sell me anything he couldn't deliver, we went forward on this journey to try to reverse a situation that because of my ignorance and lack of people around me that could've given me some guidance at the time of my divorce, now it seemed to be something irreversible. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Dr. Howington and everyone at his office. They not only look out for their clients but they also personally care for them as if one knew them forever. In regards to his professional experience, one only has to step into his offices and see all the awards and recognitions that he has earned throughout his career. Year after year, Top Ten Attorneys in California, Most Ethical Attorneys in the State, etc., Just to name a few. And I know that those awards are not just plaques on a wall, for him they're a bagde of honor, because that's the kind of person he is. Definitely would recommend him because I know they do the same for all their clients. I have already personally recommended him to all our family and friends. He not only did a great job for us but on top of only charging me about one third of what opposing counsel charged the other party in the case, I'm getting a balance returned to me from his fees. What attorney does that? Hope this heartfelt review helps someone make the right decision as I did. Thank you all at Huntington & Associates! read more

Howington and Associates represented me in a spousal support modification case and I was very happy with their work. The office staff is tops. Kristina was my paralegal and I was extremely impressed with her knowledge, organization, and her work ethic. read more

Mr. Howington's Law Office is top-notch. He is surrounded by great staff. Heather his paralegal is very intelligent and very efficient. She is kind and compassionate. She always answered my emails in a timely manner. Gina the receptionist always found the way to fit my appointments in Mr. Howington's very busy schedule. I highly recommend Mr. Howington's Law Office. read more

Mr Howington saved my life and future. My ex has very rich parents who spent significant money to litigate this case. Mr Howington's knowledge and expertise and skill in the Courtroom over shadowed by ex's parents checkbook. The litigation ended and the extreme tactics my ex used came to light during trial and we had complete vindication from the Judge. Highly recommend Mr Howington read more

Heather Morgan-Soriano is the most rude and unprofessional paralegal at this office. She filed my response late, made half of my declaration up and i couldn't even get a call back from her. I was charged A LOT of money for Mr Howington to lead me on the entire case, just to show up 2 hrs late (both court dates) to know next to nothing about my case, and only to tell me i should agree and "it's not that bad." He agreed in court to lies that the other party stated about me and i would NEVER recommend using this office to represent you. In all, i paid for these people to lose my case for me. read more

I highly recommend Howington and associates! I experienced a very lengthy, drawn out, complicated divorce case and went through a handful of attorneys. Mr. Howington is a five star attorney, very professional, dedicated, reliable, organized and above all knows the law like the back of his hand. He made my journey less nerve-racking than what it was. He gained my trust very early on in my consultation. I knew I had an attorney who really cared about his clients and invested the time he had to to make sure his client was protected. I never had to second-guess Mr. Howington's morals, integrity or professionalism. I can't help but to also mention his staff, Kristina (Mr. Howington's paralegal), was holding my hand throughout this entire process. I never felt alone or abandoned by this firm. Her responses to any and all of my emails were the most efficient I've ever experienced. So if you have to experience the nightmares of a divorce, this firm, hands down is the one to choose! read more

Mr. Howington is an amazing attorney! I am forever grateful to him and his staff for all that they did on my divorce. From the first moment I met with him, I knew that he was the attorney I could trust to help me and my daughter. I came to him desperate, and unaware of what legal remedies would help to what ended up to be a very complex divorce proceeding. Mr. Howington's experience of over 38 years in family law was the best fit for my situation. He had an answer for all the issues that came up during litigation. Mr. Howington does have the knowledge to handle difficult divorces that include complex assets such as businesses, properties, and other assets. You can count on his extensive experience and knowledge and be sure that he knows the law beyond expectations. He makes time for you even after battling in court for his other clients, and does make you feel that you matter to him. When you meet with him, you can see in his eyes that he is truly listening to you, and that you are safe with him. Mr. Howington will TRULY fight for you to the very end, he is a warrior at heart, who is blessed with great knowledge and experience. He has seen it all truly, and no matter what your fears are, he has an answer for all of your questions. All is left is to TRUST him, and wait for the process to be over. Even at the very end of the process, he is there to make sure all the details are taking care of, as he is very vigilant, and he stands behind you every step of the way. I recommend Mr. Howington to everyone who is filing for a divorce, or has a family law related issue. He will take care of you and your family, as his experience will handle cases from simple facts to extremely complex cases. Thank you Mr. Howington! As far as his staff, I will always love Heather! She is an amazing paralegal, who is extremely sensitive to your needs, and a hard worker. She is always there for you, and understands the emotional impact of a divorce. Mr. Howington's staff truly has heart, and expertise. You will be in great hands! Janina and Gina always answer the phone in such a wonderful way, the tone of their voice is always friendly and warm. The rest of the staff too are a great support team. Without Mr. Howington I would not have a home, and a secured future! Bobbie Howington is an amazing office leader! The whole office runs like a team. I am forever grateful to you all! My daughter and I will always have you in our hearts. The gratitude I have for all of you is far too much to put in words in this review. Mr. Howington's hard work goes beyond the hundreds of words I wish I had room to write. I would have to write a book to write down all of my thoughts! Thank you, thank you, and God Bless you! read more

Howington and Associates, APLC deserve a 5 diamonds rating. Mr. Joseph Howington and his team of associates are so professional, helpful and VERY knowledgeable. I don't think I could have gotten sole legal and physical custody of my child if I had not hired this firm to help me with my divorce. Mr. Joseph Howington has 30 plus years of experience and his knowledge and usage of legal language is superb. Divorce can be a very stressful experience but having Howington and associates representating me has made this difficult experience bearable. Know divorces are expensive but hiring an inexperienced lawyer will cost you more than you think. God sent me to Mr. Joseph Howington and my faith and the experience of this firm has helped me through this very difficult experience. read more

This is the closest thing to highway robbery, and, believe me, I'm being fair. I hired Joe Howington because someone had recently hired him and suggested that I do the same. Of course, in the beginning, he seemed stately and in control. He was very interested in my work as a director for National Geographic and Discovery. Ok, cool. He immediately asked for a 10K retainer to change the terms of my divorce. Fair enough although that is not money that I had easily available and I clearly told him that money was an issue. To keep billing hours under control, I did enormous amounts of work to prepare the case; work that I was surprised his firm didn't do considering the estimated 20K the case would cost me. Two days before trial, I met with Mr Howington on a Saturday in his office. He had just given my case over to a very junior lawyer who didn't know its details but he calmed my apprehension by assuring me that he'd be in court. He wasn't certain that the judge would actually try our case on that day but if the judge insisted that we do, he'd drive from Ontario to downtown Los Angeles and argue it. HE DID NO SUCH THING. After months of preparation and every penny that I could muster, the man never showed up in court, telling me over the phone "I'm not driving to L.A now". It was 10:30am, the least trafficated time to drive. Needless to say, the junior lawyer was completely out of his league, fumbling, stuttering and putting up no consequential defense, even against the opposing counsel who are "discounted" lawyers for those with financial concerns. Needless to say that I lost every count. All the arguments and preparation that went into the case weren't even presented. This review is NOT about losing a case; we all know that there are no guarantees in court. This review is about a callous lawyer who's only about the dollar, who after making me a promise to my face, DID NOT SHOW UP FOR TRIAL. That is nothing short of unethical. Don't take that chance. Some might have a good experience with him, but keeping personalities aside, he never apologized, took my call, or had ANY direct communication with me after not showing up for trial. However he asked his staff to request another 5K retainer to move forward with his appeal as well as repeatedly charging me $19 for sending me back my files. For some, 20K is hard to come by but to not even get the representation that you're paying for is inexcusable. He should refund some of that money, and the Bar Association should do an inquiry into inappropriate comportment. This firm is simply an aberration to the legal process. Mr Howington, please retire and never allow someone else to go through what you put me through. You are neither a man of your word nor compliant with the terms of our agreement. Shame on you. read more

If I could give this firm zero stars I would. My significant other's case against his ex was totally mishandled. I will spare the details leading up to Howington NOT showing up in court to represent him when the time came. The bottom line is he sent a junior attorney to court who did not adequately know the facts of the case, could not argue any of the points which they'd spent months and thousands of dollars preparing, and ultimately cost him tens of thousands more in years of needless future alimony. Though there is no guarantee as to what the judge's ruling would have been should Howington himself had shown up in court, he could have at least articulated the case to the judge. The experience was a total flushing down the toilet of 20K in attorney's fees of money he did not have to lose - only to not have the attorney he hired NOT SHOW up for him. To my knowledge, Howington never once even returned a phone call or email to address the fact that he could not or would not show up at court. Of course he did send a bill. Shame on him. read more