Andrew J. Johnston
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Johnston Law Firm, LLC
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in South Carolina since: 1985
Education: University of South Carolina School of Law
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864-813-5218
Johnston Law Firm, LLC
184 N Daniel Morgan AveSpartanburg, SC 29306 Visit website
Meet Andrew J. Johnston, a seasoned attorney with nearly four decades of experience. He’s all about personalized attention, meticulous focus, and an unwavering passion to help his clients with their legal troubles. As the proud owner of the Johnston Law Firm, LLC in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he serves the surrounding area in criminal law, personal injury, medical malpractice, and more. His goal is to give his clients the peace of mind they deserve so they can focus on their future.
Andrew’s legal journey began in 1982 when he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and German from Emory & Henry University cum laude. He then went on to study law at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. In 1985, he graduated with his Juris Doctor and obtained his license to practice law in South Carolina. He quickly made a name for himself as a prosecutor. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Johnston has a tried over one hundred jury trials to verdict along with wide-ranging experience in the legal field. He is a legal strategist amd courtroom tactician. He’s been recognized as AV Preeminent* by Martindale-Hubbell and has a “Superb” rating on Avvo. He also has many positive reviews from clients on Avvo.
Outside of his law practice, Mr. Johnston is involved with many important legal organizations, like the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College for DUI Defense, the National Association of DUI Defense Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, and the South Carolina Association for Justice.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Debt, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Informed Consent, Juvenile Delinquency, Medical Malpractice, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Tax Evasion, Theft, Toxic Mold, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 1985, South Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://spartanburglegal.com/about/
Bar / Professional Activity
- South Carolina Bar
- Admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
- Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
- Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National College for DUI Defense
- American Association for Justice
- South Carolina Association for Justice
Educational Background
- Emory & Henry College, Bachelor of Arts degree in history, 1982
Honors
- Rated AV Preeminent*, Martindale-Hubbell
- “Superb” rating on Avvo
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Andrew is a compassionate and detail-oriented advocate for his clients. He takes time to learn every detail of his client's case and gives each case the utmost priority.”
Office location for Andrew J. Johnston
184 N Daniel Morgan Ave
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Phone: 864-813-5218
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