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Diana Rugh Johnson

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Overview

Practice Areas

75% Child Abuse
15% Appeals
10% Social Security

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($200-$250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

881 Ponce de Leon Ave.

Suite 18

Atlanta, GA 30306

Office: 404-276-0045
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English

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I am a certified Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS). The majority of my practice is devoted to the defense of parents in child abuse and neglect cases... more

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Client Reviews

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6 reviews

“Top Notch Child Abuse Defense Lawyer”

Posted by: Sara, 2010-09-27 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Attorney Johnson was a lifesaver for our family. Our 16 month old daughter was abruptly taken from us at her daycare by an Atlanta Police officer and... more

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“Amazing attorney and overall person”

Posted by: Sara, 2010-08-13 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Diana is an amazing, honest, professional person. She helped us get our post- heart transplanted infant back when DFCAS stole him from us earlier... more

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Résumé

License

6 years since Diana Rugh Johnson was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Georgia	Active Member in Good Standing	2005	01/13/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Co-Executive Director at Georgia Office of Family Representation	2010–present
Attorney at Law Office of Diana Rugh Johnson	2008–present

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Georgia State University	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2005
Clemson University	Biochemistry	MS - Master of Science	2000

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Stephen Cahn Outstanding Young Lawyer Award	National Association of Counsel for Children	2010

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Supreme Court Committee on Justice for Children	2011-present
Member	Children's Justice Act Advisory Committee	2009-present

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Conference Provides Resources for Parents' Attorneys	Children's Rights Litigation Journal	2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
The Intersection of Child Welfare & the Criminal Justice System: Maximizing Resources and Minimizing Damage When Your Client Faces Child Abuse Allegations in Criminal & Dependency Courts	ABA Parent Attorney Conference	2011
The Teen Parent Connection: A Holistic Approach to Representing Minor Parents who are in Foster Care	ABA Parent Attorney Conference	2011

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