Samantha J. Johnson

Samantha J. Johnson

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

605 E Robinson Street, Suite 330, Orlando, FL

About Samantha

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Also involves representation for those required to appear before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners for a Hearing.

13 years

70%
General Practice 15%

Representing those who are called before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners for Investigative Bar Hearings.

13 years

15%
DUI and DWI 5%

17 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Corey Cohen

605 E Robinson Street, Suite 330, Orlando, FL, 32801-2043

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Samantha J. Johnson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Dan | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding attorney, went above and beyond

Ms. Johnson was an outstanding attorney. She helped me greatly with my matter. She went above and beyond in preparing me for my hearing, and was always quick to respond to any concern I had. I would recommend Ms. Johnson to anyone who might need her skills. She is very knowledgeable about the law, an...d methodical about how she approaches a case to get the best possible outcome for her clients.

Posted by Courtney | March 24, 2015

FL BAR Investigative Hearing

When I first spoke to Samantha, I knew she had the personality I was looking for in an attorney. She had a positive attitude but still expressed how important and serious the issue was. While there were some delays in my hearing, she kept me up to date and informed at all times. She was very accessib...le and knowledgeable. Most importantly, she helped me remain calm and positive throughout the entire ordeal. I would definitely recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2013 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Former Client (Florida Bar Applicant)

Samantha did an excellent job representing me in front of the Board of Bar Examiners. She was thorough, detailed, compassionate, and knowledgeable. After a contentious hearing, I was granted a license to practice law. She is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend her services.

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2013 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

extremely competent, knowledgeable attorney

I hired Ms. Johnson to represent me in a Florida Board of Bar Examiners investigative hearing. She was very informative and knowledgeable of what I was to expect from the hearing and very helpful in preparing me for the hearing and debriefing me afterwards. She was also there to provide some much nee...ded moral support. I was very thankful to Ms. Johnson for being so accommodating of my financial situation. As a recent law school graduate, money was very sparse and she was willing to set up a payment plan for me to pay her retainer. Ms. Johnson is an excellent attorney in many ways, from her competency and diligence to her willingness to work around my busy schedule and financial situation. I would recommend her to anyone facing an investigative hearing. Further, I am sure she is just as competent in other areas of law which she practices.

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Samantha J. Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bhavik Patel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Archer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Frommer

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Samantha is a spectacular criminal defense attorney who is dedicated to her clients."

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Charles Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. No stranger to the Courtroom, Ms. Johnson is an aggressive and hardworking attorney who zeaously represents the best interests of her clients at all times. Ms. Johnson provides superb representation while remaining personal and compassioante to the thoughts and feelings of her clients."

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Jason Breslin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Corey Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She works hard for her clients and really cares about the individual needs of each and every client."

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Corey Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Samantha Johnson, PA

2007 - 2009

Assistant Public Defender, Eleventh Judicial Circuit In & For Miami Dade County, Fl

Associations

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Seminole County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Central Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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