Jerrell Ramsey Johnson

Jerrell Ramsey Johnson

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents

1 Columbus Center, Suite 677, Virginia Beach, VA

About Jerrell

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 17 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

JR Law, PLC

1 Columbus Center, Suite 677, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

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Jerrell Ramsey Johnson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Gun Law

Posted by Walter | February 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Great service

I reached out to this firm late at night and reached the owner. A family member living in VA attempted to avoid arrest after committing crimes by giving my information to the responding officers. Subsequently, I never got any notices or communications from the police department as my brother gave the...m a wrong address. I realized the situation a year later after being denied the purchase of a new firearm. I paid this office on the spot, signed the paperwork and off went the owner of this firm. In the end I had to jump through a ton of hoops such as providing photos of myself, providing bank statements, providing receipts from within a 6 hour window of the incident, providing fingerprint cards, talking with the responding officers and their supervisor. In the end it took the legal system of VA a year to reverse these charges, charge my brother with them and additional charges. I am glad the police department reached out to me because there were incidents that they were investigating but turned cold because there’s no record of me in VA. They were able to reopen these cold cases and proceed after my brother. In the end Mr. Johnson remained in contact and pushed the PD, courts and State troopers office to do what was right based on the evidence I submitted. Great job, I thank this firm for taking care of me through this process. I just feel the VA police departments had policies pertaining to identifying unknown suspects at the scene. They should never just trust a criminal to give them correct information. The courts should also have faster more streamlined processes in place for overturning wrongful charges on an individual based on these circumstances. My employer halted my promotion, I was labeled as a felon with active warrants and was unable to purchase my desired firearm while it was on sale. Allowing this to take a year + to resolve even with a great attorney is a miscarriage of justice on part of the VA judicial system.

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Jerrell Ramsey Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sebastiano Lorello

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jerrell is a personable and talented defense attorney. He is easy to talk to with a terrific sense of humor, and will go to bat for his clients. As a former police officer and now attorney, he fully understands the ins-and-out of police procedures. His clients are well served by his representation on any type of charge."

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Bradford Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred many criminal defense matters to Jerrell and have worked with him on others. The commitment to his clients and their needs separates him from other attorneys. He truly understands all aspects of criminal defense law and applies the understanding to each case specifically so that his clients receive the best representation available. What separates him the most is his concern and commitment to his client's needs, not only in the Courtroom, but in their life. His kindness and concern is as evident as his knowledge of the law. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Andrew Page

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Experienced. Dedicated. Accessible. For your Hampton Roads criminal case, Jerrell Johnson will passionately fight to protect your rights."

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Kristin Paulding

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Jerrell Johnson when I was a prosecutor. Jerrell is dedicated to getting the best results for his clients. He works hard before the trial date to get as much information about the case as possible and he is articulate and persuasive when defending his clients in Court. He is an excellent defense attorney."

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Shawn Cline

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jerrell Johnson is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys in Hampton Roads. His experience as a law enforcement officer makes him a tough attorney in the court room."

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David Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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R. Rowell

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jerrell is an excellent advocate who puts everything he has into defending his clients. Having been a police officer for many years, Attorney Johnson has been trained in police procedures, which has prepared him for being an advocate for those accused of committing a crime. He is well respected by his peers and is known to zealously represent his clients and provide sound legal advice."

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Paul McConnell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jerrell Johnson is an excellent attorney with tremendous experience to guide you through the thorniest of issues you may be facing."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

AVVO Client Choice Award, AVVO

2014

AVVO Client Choice Award, AVVO

2001

Police Officer of the Year, Virginia Beach Police Department

N/A

Top 100 National Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, JR LAW, PLC

2008 - 2010

Partner/Attorney, Johnson & Sullivan

1992 - 2007

Police Officer, Virginia Beach Police Department

1990 - 1992

Mental Health Worker, Tidewater Psychiatric Institute

1990 - 1992

Administrative Assistant, Virginia Beach Public Schools

Associations

2014 - Present

Danield's Grace

Board Member

2012 - Present

The End of Watch Foundation

Board Member

2008 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Virginia Supreme Court

Member

Florian Foundation

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Too Young for sex!

Dismissed at Trial

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Education

2004

Regent University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Mount Olive College in North Carolina

Psychology

Speaking Engagements

2014

Bi-Annual Meeting

501c3 Organizations

2013

Law Day

Identity Theft

Publications

2014

PilotOnlin.com Leeway in Schools

Languages

English

Activity

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