Jenifer Howson
Jenifer is a graduate of The Lakeside School, the University of Washington and Pacific McGeorge School of Law. She has practiced criminal law exclusively since 1990.
Jenifer is a member of the Federal Bar, The National College of DUI Defense, and a patron member of the WACDL (Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers).
In 1997, Jenifer opened Howson Law Office in Mount Vernon, where she has handled every type of criminal case from minor traffic offenses to murder. She currently expertly manages a caseload of DUI, felony, and domestic violence matters, as well as cases involving juveniles. She enjoys an excellent reputation as a skilled advocate for her clients throughout Skagit County as well as several neighboring counties.
In 2007, Jenifer was honored by the Skagit County Bar Association with the Hugh R. Ridgway Award for Professionalism. Since 2008 she has occasionally served as Pro-Tem Judge in Sedro-Woolley Municipal Court.
Jenifer is an avid Mariners fan.
Roy Howson
Roy has practiced criminal law exclusively for forty years. He began his career with 10 years service as a deputy prosecutor in King County where he tried many "high profile" cases. He left that office in 1979 to become a defense attorney and again was often involved in notorious cases, including one matter which resulted in the temporary abolishment of the death penalty in Washington State.
Roy is a member of NACDL (National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) and a patron member of WACDL (Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers). As such, Roy is consistently sought out by other lawyers for his expertise on search and seizure issues. He is considered by his peers to be one of the best trial attorneys in the Northwest.
In 1999, Roy joined his wife, Jenifer, in her Mount Vernon office. Roy and Jenifer now work together on every matter, taking great pride in offering each client two experienced attorneys dedicated to his or her case.
Roy is an avid fly fisherman and Mariners fan.
Our professional office staff is here to assist you.
Tina Clark, Legal Assistant, Client Accounts /Office Manager
Gale Torres, Paralegal / Investigations
Char Brayton, Legal Assistant / IT
Stan Gerity, Paralegal / Reception |
Tina Clark
Tina is a graduate of Concrete High School and earned her paralegal diploma in 1995. Prior to finding her ‘niche’ in the legal field, Tina worked at North Cascades National Park as an Administrative Clerk for five years. She was also the Secretary for Skagit County Fire District 19 for nine years.
After leaving the Park Service, Tina worked at Skagit County Superior Court Clerk’s Office for 10 ½ years. During this time, she dealt with all case types and alternated her time between the courtroom and her desk. She clerked for many trials including some high profile ones. Tina was also the Lead Criminal Clerk and enjoyed this category by far the most of all.
Tina joined Howson Law in December 2005 as a Paralegal Assistant. Three months later she also became the Office Manager. Tina handles the billable and receivable accounts and assists the attorneys in Superior Court cases.
Gale Torres
Gale Torres joined our team at Howson Law Office in 2008 as a Paralegal. She earned her A.A. Degree in Legal Administration in 1993 from Yakima Valley Community College.
Gale obtained a certificate of completion in the Professional Investigation and Certified Training Course at Linda Montgomery Investigations in 2008. Because of her training and experience, Gale is an invaluable asset to our firm assisting the lawyers and our clients with investigating a wide variety of case-related issues.
She has worked in the legal field since 1992, primarily in criminal law, for both defense and prosecution. Gale genuinely cares about our clients and will go the extra step to assist them through the legal process.
Gale enjoys the outdoors, especially camping and fishing with her family.
Char Brayton
Char Brayton has lived in and around Skagit County since 1990, making Skagit Valley her home and enjoying all it has to offer. She was educated in Arizona and in Washington state. She is a proud mother of 3 great boys.
Char is personable, pleasant, and has an amazing ability to multitask; wrap this up with a great smile, and Char is a definite compliment as a Legal Assistant to Howson Law Office where she has worked since 2008.
Stan Gerity
Stan Gerity has lived Whatcom County since 1964. He served in the Peace Corps from 1968-70. He received his Paralegal degree from Edmonds Community College in 1997.
Stan has been a dedicated and integral part of Howson Law Office since 1999.
