Debra Scanlon Johnson

I found Mrs. Johnson in the middle of my divorce process when I was very distraught and beaten down by an attorney I had hired that wasn’t fighting for me and my daughter. Mrs. Johnson assured me she would be there for me and get the best possible outcome. She had a lot of work that needed to be com...pleted from the start that my previous attorney did not do. She was quick to make sure everything was always on time and turned in correctly. Mrs. Johnson answered my emails swiftly and would take my frantic phone calls and calmed me down immediately. I loved the fact I could always talk to Mrs Johnson and there was always a (real) person answering the phones. Mrs Johnson’s staff was also amazing they were always informative and very knowledgeable especially Kristopher. Mrs. Johnson was fierce and fast thinking in court and she did not back down. My outcome was a big win for my daughter and I and we got all we asked for plus more. I could not be happier with Mrs. Johnson I only wish I would have found her from the very beginning. Mrs. Johnson is a fantastic attorney with a VERY kind heart.

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.

Uniquely qualified to work in the field of Divorce and Family Law, Atty. Debra Johnson called me back to set up an initial consultation within hours of receiving my request through the ABA/OCBA. She is attentive, highly skilled, and very resourceful. What sets her apart, however, is her attention t...o the full spectrum of the divorce process. She is prepared to help you navigate through issues involving real estate, finance, Insurance, probate, custody, criminal charges, etc. All the while, She never forgets the personal toll and emotional burden her client is experiencing. She is patient, warm, positive and truly cares about her clients well being. You are always involved and encouraged to ask questions anytime. Fierce, compassionate, fair and talented. If you are facing a divorce and find yourself feeling distressed, confused, and anxious about your now uncertain future, call Attorney Debra Johnson and get back to living your best life.

I had a very complex custody case. Debra and her paralegal team were amazing. Her Motions were always on point and she is a true professional through and through. Her strategy was clear and she always gave good counsel. She would personally respond to me same day or next day, and her paralegals handl...ed everything in between without fail. In the 2 years that she was retained for my case, I never had any doubts about her commitment to my case, and my family. She handled opposing counsel with grace, dignity and expertise. She out-lawyered him every time. She refused to get caught up in that mess and played a very good defense against their blizzard of baseless allegations and never-ending smear campaign. I would retain her again in a heartbeat.

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.