Janet Ellen Johnson

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Janet Ellen Johnson

4.9
38 reviews
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Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +3 more

3219 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL

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About Janet

Biography

The Law Office of Criminal Defense Attorney Janet E. Johnson has over 25 years of legal experience providing aggressive defense strategies for clients. Janet Johnson is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney who has successfully defended thousands of cases.

Janet Johnson’s criminal defense law practice area coverage includes: Jacksonville, St. John’s County, Nassau County, Clay County, Baker County and Federal Court. Jacksonville Florida Criminal Law Services, DUI, White Collar Crime, Drug Defense, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Probation and more

If you have a drink or two and then drive home it is not a crime. Drinking does not necessarily mean that you are drunk. Drinking and driving is a crime only when your blood-alcohol level (BAC) is above .08 or your normal faculties are impaired. Contact Janet E Johnson if you get arrested for DUI.

Janet Johnson represents people who are facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges related to drugs. Our clients live in the Jacksonville area, who have been accused of involvement with cocaine, marijuana, meth, crack, prescriptions drugs or any other controlled substance.

Sexual battery cases are life changing for everyone involved. Even if you are never convicted, just being accused of a sex crime will change your entire life, and more is at stake than you know. Janet Johnson is an experienced attorney who can successfully defend you against a wide range of sex cr

Assault and Battery – What’s the Difference? Assault is an attempt or threat to do physical harm to another person. Battery occurs when there is actual physical contact between an attacker and a victim. Get the help you need with your case. Contact Janet Johnson today for a free consult.

Janet Johnson is dedicated to winning white collar cases for her clients, providing effective and knowledgeable representation in Jacksonville, Florida.If you have been accused of a white collar crime, make sure you hire an experienced defense attorney.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Violent Crime 25%

25%
Juvenile Law 15%

15%
Sex Crime 5%

5%
White Collar Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2019
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 4 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2021

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 29 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Janet E. Johnson, P.A.

3219 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32207-8901

janetejohnsonlaw.com

Janet Ellen Johnson's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer

I was arrested for a DUI and searched online for the best rated DUI defense attorney in Jacksonville. Of the many attorneys in the area, I elected to go with Janet and have no regrets. There's not enough room to explain the level of service Janet and her office provided. They were in constant cont...act, easily accessible if I had a question, and assured me she would not settle for an unfavorable outcome. Due to her tireless efforts, dedication to my cause and legal expertise, I can move forward from this chaotic experience. I am extremely grateful and highly recommend Janet Johnson.

Posted by Rachel | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hands down, THE BEST!

Janet is amazing. She handled a JSO case for me and killed it. I don't want to sound biased, but this JSO officer was on a major power trip and didn't follow correct protocol, I was literally treated like an animal and I had just broken my leg and shattered my ankle. Even jailed (with no priors) and ...forced to walk on my broken leg for 10 hours before receiving any medical attention. In the USA, a police officer has NO right to arrest you because you called him a name. JANET GOT ALL MY CHARGES DROPPED AND MY CASE THROWN OUT. She did it so professionally and in a timely manner. 5 stars from me.

Posted by James | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Attorney

I was arrested for a DUI and hired Janet. Just because of the arrest, I could have lost my career. There isn't enough space for me to list everything Janet did to help. Janet and her assistant, Krissy, worked tirelessly on my behalf. They were in constant contact, answered every question, and kept my... spirits up through the entire process. I honestly felt that she was on a personal mission to save my career and win my case. I was expecting the worst, Janet delivered the best. Because of her efforts, I can put this matter behind me and move forward with my career and livelihood in tact. I highly recommend Janet Johnson.

Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney

I was arrested for a DUI, in April 2015. I was issued two additional tickets, that evening. I already, had used Janet, prior and she was wonderful and had all those charges dropped. I knew, I was going to hire her immediately, that evening. She was nothing but professional, that next morning and thru...-out my case. I was arrested but there was no probable cause, for the arrest, considering the initial stop was for speeding. The police officer let me drive half a mile up the road, that evening to a gas station to handle my business, while he issued my ticket. Once, I returned that is when the officer started questioning me and prevented me from getting back, into my car. He had, not yet read me rights, prior to this series of questions. He began to question me about the contents of a cup in the console of my car, to which I questioned his authority to search my car and property. The officer, continued to question me about drinking and driving. To where, I also questioned him on his authority to interrogate me, on this. A DUI officer was then contacted, to come and investigate to which, it took 27 minutes for that officer, to show up. Once he arrived, I was then read my rights and asked to perform the Field Sobriety Exercises. I declined to perform, and was subsequently arrested. Janet found out the details behind what actually happened, that evening. Her findings, were as followed. There was no cause for a traffic stop, there was unreasonable seizure, the length of the detention was unreasonable, there was no reasonable suspicion to ask me to perform field sobriety exercises, and there was no probably cause to arrest. With that being said, Janet was able to get the DUI dropped, along with my other two tickets. Janet worked very hard and effortlessly and had everything handled in 5 months. She turned a horrible experience into a positive outcome. I would recommend anyone to Janet E. Johnson. She is great and gets the job done, with the best possible outcome that I could have hoped for, in this situation. I’m very grateful, for her and all that she did! Thank you again Janet, for all your hard work.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Simply Wonderful!

Hired her for a DUI and from the minute I met her , I knew I was in good hands. Communication, effectiveness, knowledge and empathy was all top notch! From the minute I hired her I didn't have to worry anymore. Absolutely love her!

Janet Johnson

Replied last August 03, 2015

We are so pleased we were able to successfully resolve your DUI case. We know that being involved in the criminal justice system is a trying experience. We are so glad that we met all of your needs and we will continue to conscientiously, diligently, and aggressively serve those in need.

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Janet E Johnson, P.A.

Associations

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Florida Bar

Member

Litigation Counsel of America

Fellow

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI Case

acquittal

DUI

acquittal

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Education

1994

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Connecticut College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Blood, Breath & Tears

DUI

Publications

Languages

English

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