Steve Howe is a native Kansan, growing up in Salina. Steve graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Criminal Justice and Political Science in 1985. Shortly after graduation, he entered Washburn Law School with a goal of becoming a prosecutor. This led to his internships in the office of then Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan and in the Shawnee County District Attorney's Office. Steve graduated from the Washburn University School of Law in 1988. Following graduation, Steve honed his prosecutorial skills as an assistant district attorney in Shawnee County. Steve's record of performance in Shawnee County led to his becoming an assistant district attorney in Johnson County in 1991, where for 15 years he prosecuted a myriad of cases touching on virtually all aspects of criminal law. After 18 years as a prosecutor, scores of prosecutions, and more than 90 jury trials, Steve left the Johnson County District Attorney's Office in early 2007. Steve entered private practice with The Jones Law Firm in Overland Park, Kansas, tackling a wide variety of litigation. Unable to shake his passion for justice, Steve continued to prosecute violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act through civil actions against those seeking to take advantage of his fellow Kansans. He continued in this capacity until his election as Johnson County District Attorney in November 2008.

Steve is a widely recognized expert in the prosecution of those who abuse dependent and elder adults. His expertise in this area led to appearances before the Kansas Legislature while spearheading the successful passage of legislation protecting the most vulnerable in our community. Steve was also instrumental in the establishment of the first consumer fraud/white collar investigation unit within the Johnson County District Attorney's office. Steve continues to play an active role in the oversight of this team as it pursues judgments against violators of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. Steve also supervised the office's intern program, during which time he trained many young lawyers who have gone on to become successful trial lawyers and prosecutors.

A Johnson County resident, Steve is committed to providing an effective and efficient office focused on protecting the people of Johnson County. Steve resides in Shawnee with his wife Cyndi and their four children.