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Janet Johnson is regularly featured as an expert in criminal defense on national radio and television, including CNN and HLN. Janet was featured in FORTUNE Magazine as a nationally prominent attorney. She has received the highest AV rating from her peers and has been awarded numerous awards including being named AIOCLA’s 10 BEST in Florida for Client Satisfaction for three consecutive years. Janet Johnson is a member of the Trial Law Institute and Diversity Law Institute. She is listed as a Top Lawyer in the Global Directory of Who’s Who, Top Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Lawyers of Distinction, 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction
Originally from Stamford, Connecticut, Janet Johnson graduated from Connecticut College in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and worked at Rolling Stone Magazine before attending law school. Janet Johnson obtained her law degree in 1994 from the University of Oregon School of Law. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1994, the Colorado Bar in 1996, the Massachusetts Bar in 2022, and is licensed to practice in federal court. She is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has over 25 years of experience providing aggressive and compassionate criminal defense.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2021
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 1996
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Posted by Thomas | July 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hard Working Attorney
Janet Johnson, She did a great job for our son. He was scheduled to be extradited to Florida from California on an old felony charge. She was able to have the extradition recalled. Janet went to the judge and explained the situation and after hearing all the facts, the judged decided to recall the ...
Posted by Joseph Sigda | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Janet Johnson
She skillfully negotiated a successful outcome on a practically no win case In my favor! -A Godsend I highly recommend her!!!
Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Charges Dismissed
Janet got both my charges dismissed. One she got done very easily. For the other one, the DA was sticking to their guns. But with a little time and a lot of persistence on Janet's end, they gave in to her motion to dismiss. I am out of state and never even had to show up in court. In fact, I never ev...
Posted by Jessica | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
She did the impossible!
I was recently a defendant in a misdemeanor court case. I have a terrible record. However, I have since made some changes for the better in my life. During my first consultation with Ms. Johnson she expressed concern for me and my well being. Other attorneys I spoke with simply told me what I wanted...
Posted by Pat | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Janet Johnson - Best criminal defense attorney
We hired Janet Johnson because a family member was taken advantage of by a former boss leading to criminal charges. Janet was compassionate, competent, & extremely skilled. She worked tirelessly to make a nightmare situation bearable. She is an excellent attorney & a good human being. Hopefully, ...
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Member, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2018
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute
2017
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994 - Present
Attorney, Janet E Johnson, P.A.
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Member
Fellow
acquittal
acquittal
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
DUI
2021
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