Janet E. Johnson
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Jacksonville, Florida
Janet E. Johnson, P.A.
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1994
Education: University of Oregon School of Law
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Janet E. Johnson, P.A.
3219 Atlantic BlvdJacksonville, FL 32207 Visit website
A well-acclaimed criminal defense attorney, Janet E. Johnson is the founding attorney of Janet E. Johnson, P.A., a boutique law firm based in the city of Jacksonville, Florida. With nearly three decades of experience, she has handled a wide range of criminal defense cases. Anything from drug possession, assault and battery to white collar crimes and sexual exploitation matters, she has adeptly handled all these and more.
Ms. Johnson’s remarkable career has been nothing short of exemplary, perfectly showcasing her commitment and dedication to ensuring that her clients’ rights are protected and justice prevails. In addition to being a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, one of the most prestigious legal organizations, she was also listed as one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys. She is peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell. A few of the other honorable accolades and mentions are:
- The Best DUI Lawyers in Jacksonville, Expertise.com
- Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
- Best Attorney: Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Majoring in English, Ms. Johnson graduated from Connecticut College in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1994 and immediately received her bar license to practice in Florida. She is also admitted to practice law in two other states, Colorado and Massachusetts.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Criminal Law, DUI/DWI
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 50% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 1994, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.janetejohnsonlaw.com/attorney/johnson-janet-e/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida, 1994
- Litigation Counsel of America, Member
- Federal Bar Association, Member
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- Jacksonville Association of Defense Counsel, Member
- Jacksonville Bar Association, Member
- Florida Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Section, Member
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1998
- Massachusetts, 2021
- Colorado, 1996
Honors
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2012
- Top 100 Attorneys - American Jurist Institute
- AV-Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Top 100 - The National Trial Lawyers
- America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2018
- Best DUI Lawyers in Jacksonville - Expertise.com, 2022
- Lawyers of Distinction, 2018 - Present
- Top Lawyer - The Global Directory of Who's Who, 2017 - Present
- 10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction - American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2016 - Present
- Litigation Counsel of America, 2015 - Present
Educational Background
- Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut, B.A. in English, 1988
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Lectured and instructed fellow lawyers on litigating DUIs, Faculty Member, FACDL "Blood, Breath & Tears" DUI Seminar, 2012
- Blood, Breath & Tears, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Present
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