I retained shaka for a probation violation which my probation officer issued a warrant on a October 26th I went to shaka office on the 27th and by the 29th my motion to remove detainer was filed before any payments were made. Once I made a payment we were waiting on a court date I was arrested on ne...w charges the following week shaka was notified via text message and he appeared at my bail hearing and got the bail commissioner to allow me to get sob. After my Gagnon 1 a vop date was issued and Shaka got my detainer lifted just in time for the holidays and before my fiancé has our baby. I was suppose to go to court in January he got the date pushed up and got my home to fight my case from the streets. Shaka is the best in my eyes he is a man of his word.. and he works with people I didn’t have all the funds to pay him he took what I had and worked on getting me out and now I am home with my family awaiting my new born child... thank you shaka

Mr. Johnson went above and beyond to make sure my reputation remained in tact and that I faced the least possible charge. I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. My concerns were listened to. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured. My nerves were calmed even wh...en walking into the courtroom and the process was always explained thoroughly in ways I understood. Mr. Johnson fought hard for me. He went above and beyond and did everything he could to ensure a great outcome. He even told me what to expect after the case was over. I was so scared about this DUI and how my day to day would be affected. I couldn't have asked for a better law firm or attorney. Thanks again!!

Our son was in a criminal situation. He was facing a very high bail and major criminal charges and was falsely accused. We trusted him from the first consultation and we strongly believed that he would get us justice. It was thru his professionalism and swagger that he was able to minuaver thru the r...ed tape and Baracaci of the unfairness of the commonwealth. He was able to see thru all the lies and render a not guilty verdict of all charges. If you want a hard working and successful lawyer that has a passion for his clients and truly mean business that would be Shaka Johnson aka The Godfather of the law. We would truly recommend him to anyone and everyone that is in need of the best lawyer in Philadelphia.

I was referred to Shaka by a good friend. One word "BEAST". This man don't play games when it comes to the court room. He's sharp as a knife, knows his stuff & his mouth piece is vicious!!! All around good dude. When I sat down with him, I couldn't believe a lawyer could be that cool. I was tripping ...thinking I was getting roofed & Shaka's exact words to me was "chill, I do this". He gave it to me straight, didn't try to kill my pockets & even made arrangements for me to pay based on my schedule. We went to court 2 times & Shaka knocked that case right out the park. Needless to say, while still in the preliminary, my Case was DISMISSED!

Shaka Johnson is a really great lawyer. I was charged with DUI after my car broke down on the interstate in Philadelphia. Officers are suppose to protect the people, but instead of asking whether I was was okay, this officer treated me like a criminal because a portion of my car was still in the ro...ad. (Yes, I know this is dangerous, but the officer could have asked to help, instead of assuming the worst in me). Even after I told this officer that my car was giving me trouble, and he could see that I was visibly upset because I did not have anyone to help me, as I live in Virginia and was only here to pay my respects to a friend, he still treated me like a criminal. Much to my surprise, I was being arrested for DUI with refusal, and I had not had a single drink! After my husband learned of my arrest, he googled attorney's in the area and called around. Because it was late, most people did not respond, but Shaka responded to his web inquiry and provided his cell phone number for my husband to call him...this was at 10:30 PM!!! He informed my husband that I had nothing to worry about and was present at my arraignment at 4 AM. I was released ROR and went home to my family. I spoke to Shaka several times and each time he assured me that I had nothing to worry about and he was handling the situation. He asked me to trust him and to not stress, so I did! When my husband and I arrived in Philadelphia for my trial, Shaka was not present so I began to worry, but the lady at his office assured me that he was coming, but had other hearings scheduled that day. We waited until about 10:45 AM, but the wait was worth it. Shaka came in and went straight to work. He did a motion to suppress the arrest in my case and he WON! Because the officer lied, the judge did not believe anything he was saying. There was so many people whispering behind me and commenting on what was going on, that I knew I made the right choice! I told Shaka he would by my family's lawyer, and we laughed because having no family in the area is what got me in this situation in the first place, but he understood what I meant. I wish I could give him more stars because this review does not even encompass the stress relief that he has given my family. No, he was not always available to answer the same questions each time I would call him (I think I called maybe 100 times to ask him what would happen at trial :) , but he was available when I needed him the most--when I was locked in a jail cell with no hope because I did not know if my husband found an attorney AND when he showed the entire courtroom that the officer lied on me and wrongfully arrested me). Moral of the story: I had one of the best attorneys in the world and I would refer him to ANYONE!!!!!