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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.
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.
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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
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
DUI and DWI
25%
Violent Crime
25%
Juvenile Law
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022 2019
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 4 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 29 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2015 | DUI & DWI
The right result with Janet Johnson
I was wrongly accused of a DUI after a breath test yielding a 0.0%. I hired the "big gun" firm and was totally disappointed with their bully tactics, high cost and poor results. So I fired them and went with Janet Johnson. It was expensive to start the process over again after 2 years of frustrati...
Janet Johnson
Replied last August 03, 2015We are so pleased we were able to get the charges dropped for you. 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.
Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2015 | Criminal Defense
INDIFFERENT & UNAVAILING!
My initial consultation with Ms. Johnson went very well; she was confident, sympathetic and reassuring. I left feeling optimistic and believed in her abilities. I could not have been more wrong! She was impervious to my calls / emails and when she finally agreed to meet to hear my concerns and discus...
Janet Johnson
Replied last August 03, 2015The claims, while not representative of the typical client's experience, cannot be properly responded to given the author's anonymity and the ethics of confidentiality governing attorneys. Nonetheless, I wish the individual all the best. I will continue to conscientiously, diligently, and aggressively serve those in need. We strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case.
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Experience
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
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
2021
Ponta Vedra Recorder
When the Police are on Trial – the Derek Chauvin case (George Floyd)
Languages
English