Diana Rugh Johnson

Diana Rugh Johnson

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 20 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Social Security, Appeals

PO Box 170087, Atlanta, GA

About Diana

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2005

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Diana Rugh Johnson

PO Box 170087, Atlanta, GA, 30317

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Diana Rugh Johnson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sara | September 28, 2010 | Child Custody

Top Notch Child Abuse Defense Lawyer

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 DFCS Worker - with no previous conversations with us, her parents. Someone at her Daycare called the Police. We were blindsided - basically - our chi...ld was 'kidnapped' from us with no warning, and were were/are innocent. Our daughter had been having excess bruising over the past month - it turns out she has a blood/immune disorder called ITP that causes severe bruising. We were supposed to have had 'due process' and we should have had a chance to explain the bruises on her face and body. We had been talking to our daughter's doctors about why she bruised so easily and we were told that this was normal for an active toddler - she was misdiagnosed / never tested for IPT at her pediatrician's office. Attorney Johnson acted quickly, found out what was going on with our case and acted quickly to make sure DFCS knew that several doctors at the hospital she was taken to explained where the bruises came from, and why they looked so bad. Attorney Johnson guided us through the whole Hellish ordeal, and got the case dismissed! It was a miracle compared to what typically happens in these cases. You can fully trust Attorney Johnson if you have been falsely accused of child abuse. She has many great connections in Atlanta and she is extremely resourceful - and seems to have the uncanny ability to Move Mountains. She is a competent expert, extremely hard working and she cares about Justice and reuniting families.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2010 | Child Custody

HIGHLY RECCOMEND!!!

I recently had a 6 month fight with DFCs to get my newborn back in my custody. Ms. Johnson is a wonderful professional attorney that really cares about her clients. She is great because she remains empathetic towards her clients and their situation. Not only did she fight for my husband and I but ...she also fought for my son. If you are looking for a great knowledgeable attorney to help you with your case I would highly recommend Ms. Johnson. She always puts her best foot forward!

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David Carroll

Child abuse lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diana is a very knowledgeable attorney with a firm grasp of all issues relating to Dependency, Child Abuse and Endangerment. She has a superior working knowledge of the complex medical issues faced by parents in many cases of alleged child abuse. I am happy to endorse Diana. As an attorney with over twenty years of practice representing parents in Dependency cases myself, I can strongly recommend Diana. I wish you all the best. David A. Carroll, Attorney, Pensacola"

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Stephen Cahn Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, National Association of Counsel for Children

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Diana Rugh Johnson, PC

2005 - 2008

Of Counsel, Williams & Zaic, LLC

Associations

2012 - Present

Georgia Association of Counsel for Children

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

ABA Parent Representation Project

Steering Committee Member

2011 - Present

Supreme Court Committee on Justice for Children

Member

2009 - Present

Children's Justice Act Advisory Committee

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Counsel for Children

Member

2008 - Present

Parent Attorney Advocacy Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Interest of S.D., a child

Reversed

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Education

2005

Georgia State University

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Clemson University

MS - Master of Science

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2011

Children's Rights Litigation Journal Conference Provides Resources for Parents' Attorneys

Languages

English

Activity

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