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Daniel Anthony Johnston

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  • Mineola, NY
  • Licensed for 5 years
Daniel Anthony Johnston
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About Daniel

Arrested, injured, or ripped off? Dan is a dedicated and compassionate former prosecutor who does what it takes to get you the best results. Dan is also a prominent voice in New York's developing Cannabis field.

Whether it’s defending against criminal charges, or going after someone who caused you injury or monetary losses, Dan is a dedicated and compassionate advocate who will do whatever it takes to get you the best results.

After graduating from George Washington University Law School, with honors, Dan was appointed a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney, prosecuting all manner of criminal charges.

He then went into private practice, defending some of the largest insurance companies in the world from high value injury claims. Dan knows how to beat the other side, because he has been on the other side.

He’s worked for the government. He’s worked for the insurance companies. Now he’s available to work for you. Call us today, and put the right attorney to work on your case.

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Practice areas

Car accidentPersonal injuryCriminal defenseCannabis Law
  1. Cannabis Law: 34%

    Dan has been one of the prominent practitioners in recreational cannabis law since the New York bill's introduction. We help companies prepare for licensing applications, develop business plans, and connect businesses with necessary services.

  2. Criminal defense: 33%

    All felonies and misdemeanors. As I am looking to take on more federal criminal defense, I may offer you a reduced fee.

  3. Personal injury: 18%

    Primarily car accidents and slip/falls, happy to discuss other claims. Contingency fee arrangements - I don't get paid unless I get you paid.

  4. Car accident: 15%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Johnston Law LLC

332 Willis Ave
Mineola, NY, 11501

Website
http://JohnstonLawNY.com 

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NYCurrently registered 201502/28/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers15
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2019
      Trial Academy GraduateInternational Association of Defense Counsel2018
      Pamela Spanogle International Arbitration AwardGeorge Washington University2014
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Principal AttorneyJohnston Law LLC2018 - Present
      AssociateConnell Foley, LLP2018 - 2018
      AssociateSmith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, PC2017 - 2018
      AssociateZabell & Associates2016 - 2017
      Assistant District AttorneyNassau County District Attorney's Office2014 - 2016
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Nassau County Bar AssociationMember2018 - Present
      New York State Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Johnston Law BlogAn Empire State of Cannabis: Digging into the New Law2021
      Nassau LawyerNew York’s Latest Steps Toward Marijuana Decriminalization2019
      Johnston Law BlogCriminal Defense Law Blog2019
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      George Washington University National Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor2014
      State University of New York, AlbanyBA - Bachelor of Arts2011
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      LIPN PodcastNew York Cannabis Laws Now and in the Near Future2019
      LI Law PodcastExonerations, NY Marijuana Update, and Handling Police Interactions2019
      Featured Speaker SeriesNew York's New Cannabis Law2019
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      People v. "John Doe"Dismissal
      Cazeau v. City of New York, A.T.Motion to Dismiss granted pre-discovery
      People v. "Jane Doe"ACOD/Dismissal
      People v. "John Doe"Dismissal at Arraignment

      Reviews

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      Amazing Job

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      Daniel was hired to settle my case, had both me and my friend in and out within 30 mins with better then great results! HIGHLY RECOMMEND, respected and professional! Was very reasonable with the price, dropped the original fee down largely after settling the case on the first appearance.
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      Honest & Reliable Attorney

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      Dan was a pleasure to work with and made the process very smooth. He is willing to go out of his way for clients in order to complete a task. I highly recommend him for services.
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      Legal advice

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      Dan Johnston is a very knowledgeable & skilled attorney. He has helped me with contractual business matters when trying to decide if a move was the right one to make, traffic matters for tickets I’ve received, etc. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a top notch attorney!!
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      Upstate speed traps

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      I consulted with Dan Johnston regarding, what could have been, a very costly speeding ticket that my daughter incurred. His sage advice saved me hundreds of dollars and several points on her license! Dan was very willing to take the time to educate us on the relevant laws. I can confidently recommend Dan Johnston!
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      Satisfied customer

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      I had a situation last year where I needed help fast. Mr. Johnston took my call faster than anyone else I reached out to. He was extremely helpful caring when I needed it the most. I could never thank you enough for what he did and I highly recommend him. Thanks again Mr. Johnston
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      Personal Injury

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      Dan helped me out with a personal injury case and I have nothing but great things to say about him. His professionalism and positive attitude makes him a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend him
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      A God Send

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      Daniel Johnston was an absolute God send. I had a case in which I had lost complete hope. I interviewed nearly 30 attorneys, all of which left me with no hope, or told me that I was "chasing good money for bad money". In a nutshell, a lending group had breached a contract and lost a substantial amount of money that I had transferred to them. Daniel reviewed the case and gave me hope. He has been 100% committed to helping me resolve this case. Unlike all of the other attorneys I spoke with, he was creative and successful in his approach. He backed our group from the moment he interviewed us. The outcome of the case has been going in more than a positive direction. It is refreshing to meet an attorney that is fair and who cares. I am extremely appreciative and blessed to have Daniel on our side.
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      Responsive and honest consultation

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      I contacted Daniel for a consultation and he was incredibly responsive and refreshingly honest. With a quick turn-around time and ample detail in his responses I had all the information I needed to make an informed decision.
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      Best traffic lawyer

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      I got to tell you people, Dan is your best choice to resolve your traffic tickets in court with a awesome results. I highly recommend him, he got my 6 point speeding ticket knock down to a no parking offense. SIMPLE THE BEST !!!
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      Excellent!

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      Mr Johnston defended me when I was wrongly accused. Needless to say, the case was dismissed. I highly recommend! He's a very bright guy and extremely good at what he does!
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Kenneth Tuch, Cannabis Law Attorney on Apr 26, 2021
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. I’ve known Dan for several years as a skilled and hard nosed personal injury attorney that achieves successful outcomes for his clients. More recently, Dan has established himself as a go-to attorney in the cannabis space, having made a significant effort to become proficient in this evolving area of the law.

      Donald Casadonte, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2020
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Dan works hard for every single client, no matter the case. I had the privilege of litigating a criminal matter against him when I was an Assistant District Attorney in the Nassau County DA's office. His time and care for his client's case did not go unnoticed, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of criminal defense attorney.

      Seth Koslow, Litigation Attorney on Mar 4, 2020
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I share office space with Dan and have seen his work first-hand. He fights tirelessly for his clients to achieve the best results possible.

      George Michel, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 3, 2020
      Relationship: Supervised lawyer

      I worked with Dan Johnston while we were at the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. Dan knows the prosecution strategy inside and out and knows how to fight for his clients to get the best result possible.

      Kristen Kelley Devaney, Criminal defense Attorney on May 15, 2019
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Dan Johnston is professional, committed, hard-working, and achieves results for his clients. A pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!

      Shafi Chowdhury, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 23, 2019
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I strongly endorse Attorney Johnston. He is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced attorney in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury and civil litigation. He is also well-respected within the legal community. I highly recommend Mr. Johnston if you are looking for an experienced and honest lawyer.

      Jessica Soultanian-Braunstein, General practice Attorney on Feb 16, 2019
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Dan is a phenomenal attorney. He is one of the few attorneys I have worked with who clearly uses his broad, fluent understanding of the law to come up with creative, cost-effective solutions, resolving even the most unique legal issues on a budget. As a lawyer married to only one area of law, I rely heavily on Dan to assist me with all legal matters which are beyond the scope of my practice area. I cannot recommend Dan enough!

      Michelle Levin, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 4, 2019
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Dan is a knowledgeable, dedicated professional who is a strong advocate for his clients. I have known Dan for almost ten years. I would highly recommend him as your attorney.

      Jessica Kamish, Litigation Attorney on Dec 19, 2018
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Dan isn't just a smart attorney who knows the law, he is also a true businessman who understands how to work efficiently to obtain the best resolution for his clients. His skill in the courtroom is equally as impressive as his ability to negotiate effectively and find creative solutions.

      John Meleka, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 9, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. If you’re in need of a criminal defense or personal injury attorney, trust Dan to take care of everything from beginning to end.