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Donald L. Howard

Associate Attorney

Donald L. Howard earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Highest Honors from Montana State University in December 2021. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Northern Illinois University College of Law in May 2025.

Prior to joining Goostree Law Group, P.C., Donald was an attorney at Oberts Galasso Law Group in Chicago, Illinois, where he focused on insurance defense. In that role, he represented clients ranging from small, family-owned businesses to large corporations.

Donald now focuses his practice on family law, advising and representing clients in matters involving divorce, paternity, custody, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, and parenting time.

Outside of the courtroom, Donald is an avid fan of Seattle sports, loves to cook, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Mallory, their dog, Phin, and their 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