Debra Scanlon Johnson

I hired Debra to handle an issue with contempt of my former wife. We won that case. My former wife petitioned the court for increased child support. Debra recommended that we should pursue majority custody. Even though there is a high burden of proof required to change custody, Debra did a great ...job gathering and presenting the evidence in the trial. We now have majority custody of my son. I would absolutely recommend Debra again. I'm just sad we didn't find her sooner.

Debra Johnson took charge and her grit and determination was incredible. Dealing with a sketchy ex husband with a history of abuse and intimidation towards me, Debra took charge. She had the guts to stand up to his attorney and I felt so completely confident the entire time, I cannot say enough good ...things about her! If you need someone to have your back.... Debra Johnson is the one!

As a client of attorney Johnson, I can with certainty say she is a true fighter. She has the knowledge, experience and a natural instincts one would hope to find in a family law attorney representing them. Thanks to Attorney Johnson’s legal services and the judges ruling, I was awarded primary cu...stody of my child, the fathers request for relocation of our child was denied and the judge imputed income to the father giving me more than the child support guidelines. At trial, attorney Johnson had a balance of assertiveness, charisma and preparation to command the courtroom. The opposing party will not like her because she will get the truth out of them and expose them for who they are. With all being said attorney Johnson is not God and will not do all the work for you. You have to be diligent and and proactive about your case as well. It will also save you money in the long run because her services are on the higher end. For almost two years now I have been Attorney Johnsons client and I couldn’t thank her and her team enough. Thank you!

There is not enough good to say about Debra Johnson. Debra keeps you apprised of what's going on behind the scenes from the beginning, and from the beginning she was taking action, with school staff, with opposing counsel-in every way she was fighting for justice for my son. Debra is an incredi...bly kind-hearted, sincere and sweet woman, however she is very aggressive when she needs to be, and I had the distinct pleasure of sitting with her in her office and watching her work. In my case, I have an ex who is unwilling to work with me, and an attorney who reflects that intent. Debra took an aggressive stance with opposing counsel, and while it was a pleasure to watch, it had to be incredibly uncomfortable for the other attorney who knew fully that he was defending the indefensible; a vindictive, malicious mother, who is attempting to alienate our child and exclude him from my life, as well as my involvement in his. Debra skillfully adopted a position of superiority early in the conversation with presumptive statements such as "when is the child being dropped off" not passive inquisitive statements such as "will the mother allow the child to be picked up?" This may seem subtle, but she was, in a word-dominant. This kind of representation is exactly what my child needs in the courtroom to preserve his interests and my own, for the sake of our relationship, which has suffered greatly through the years as no fault of his own or my own. I am genuinely thankful to have an attorney who, save for the first attorney I hired, is not bumbling along, but has a clear-cut goal of ensuring the relationship continues, his rights and my own are observed and honored, and she demonstrates a refusal to engage any level of chicanery or be the recipient of condescension. My prior attorney was passive, and afraid of "ticking off" the mother for fear she would not be agreeable in mediation. Now, attorney Johnson is presenting a methodically polished case to the court that shows no lack of preparatory work that is immutably superior to the lies of a very vindictive and malicious ex spouse. I'll run out of words before I can say all that I would like, but I can say this-Debra does not have an office that is museum-level orderly-that is a lawyer interested in show. Debra has her most important papers organized, her books in order, a few pieces of lint on the carpet-this tells the the intelligent observer that she is FOCUSED on what is most important to her-and that is YOUR CHILD and their interests, and the interests of justice. Her office door is covered from top to bottom with photos of the children she represents. When she hears of harm being done to children, she becomes visibly angry. Her ability translate this into productive action is remarkable. If your child has been done wrong, and if you are subject to abuses by the other parent, I pity the person who opposes attorney Johnson. Debra has in every regard, wisdom and restraint, and applies this in just the right measure, and it shows. I wish I would have found her sooner; she takes all her cases personally, is genuinely investing herself and does not speak a single dishonest or misleading word. She is focused, aggressive, and in each instance of malfeasance by the opposing party, she will not respect it, but she doesn't let that show in her work-she finds the way to appropriately deal with it in a way that leaves the opposition fumbling and without a position of strength. HIRE HER-you will not regret it.

Words can't express how thankful I am to have had you as my attorney. The attention that was provide during this long process is very much appreciated. I felt so at peace every time we met at the office and through our emails and phone calls and meetings with encouraging words and sound advices. I...t was an added bonus that you also have such a wonderful paralegal, Tracey, providing hope and assistance with this case. I will recommend Debra Johnson for an family case with the certainty that your case will be in good hands.