Andrew J. Johnston

Andrew J. Johnston

also known as Johnston Law Firm, LLC

4.6
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Spartanburg, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice ... +2 more

184 N. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg, SC

About Andrew

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 40 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1985

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Andrew J. Johnston

184 N. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg, SC, 29306

Johnston Law Firm, LLC

184 N Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg, SC, 29306

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Andrew J. Johnston's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Darrill | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Andrew Johnston Law firm, one of if not the best in Spartanburg.

Had a great experience with Attorney Andrew Johnston and his staff. Feel positive that I would not have had a better outcome than what his team provided. Highly recommend Mr Johnston to anyone looking for an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert

A great man! Definitely who you want on your side. His work ethic and knowledge of the law is second to none.

Posted by Keisha | September 12, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Rude and Disrespectful

This attorney office is biased based on the caseload he wants to handle. He will take your money sell you dreams during the consultation. Then when reminded of things he says that the assertion is untrue. Very disorganized and disrespectful after he gets his money.

Andrew Johnston

Replied last March 11, 2025

This "review" clearly states that this person CONSULTED with me and did not RETAIN me. I have no record of ever even consulting with this person.

Posted by Amanda | June 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer!! He did exactly what he said he was gnna do.

Mr. Johnston got my fiancee's recieving stolen goods case dropped before they even had to go to trial. He really takes tha time to study your case and if there are any holes to be poked, he will definitely poke em lol! Seriously, hes a great lawyer and I wld definitely recommend him.

Posted by ShaDon | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hands down the BEST attorney in Spartanburg!!!

Andy is a honest attorney, very reasonable priced and gets the job done! He is never to busy for his clients, has a great staff that answers your questions and responds quickly. I have used him several times, and he has never let me down. If he says he can and will do something, HE DOES...

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Andrew J. Johnston's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Andrew
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Patrick Knie

Class action lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andy and I have worked on a number of complex cases together along with a team of other lawyers. I was impressed with his work ethic, legal knowledge, and aggressive approach. He is very much a team player and has great ideas on how to make a good case better..Andy is well thought of in our local legal community having the respect of the lawyers he opposes and the judiciary. I look forward to working with Andy on many cases in the future."

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James Snell

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Recently I needed to refer a family member to a lawyer in Spartanburg. He did an excellent job and all of the charges were dismissed. I would not hesitate to recomend him again."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Bobby Frederick

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would recommend Andrew to anyone - he has years of experience, he is a fellow member of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and he is one of a select few criminal defense lawyers in the upstate that I refer clients to."

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Michael Morin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Knie

Personal injury lawyer

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Bobby Frederick

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Johnston Law Firm, LLC

1990 - 1994

Associate Attorney, Lister, Couch & Courtney Law Firm

1988 - 1990

Assistant Solicitor, The Seventh Circuit Solicitor's Office

1986 - 1988

Staff Attorney, Piedmont Legal Services, Inc.

1985 - 1986

Associate Attorney, Cannarella Law Firm

Associations

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Chair

2002 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

1994 - Present

South Carolina Association for Justice

Member

1994 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1998 - 2002

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Kerr v. Glenn, et al

Settled for confidential amount.

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Education

1985

University of South Carolina School of Law

Juris Doctor

1982

Emory & Henry College

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2008

Fighting to Win Your DUI Case

"Fighting the Breath Test Result"

2007

SCALI - 21st Annual Fall Seminar

"Effective Criminal Defense"

1988

SC Legal Services Annual Meeting

"The 10 Commandments of Child Custody Litigation"

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