Debra Scanlon Johnson

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.

Debra S. Johnson is a powerful attorney and did an excellent job in representing me in my divorce case. She is approachable, understanding and compassionate. After 10 years of marriage, my divorce process could have gotten very nasty with very bad consequences but attorney Johnson was aggressive, pr...ofessional and extremely knowledgeable and I got a great result by her strategic handling of my divorce. Due to her professional and personal handling of my case, always promptly returning phone calls and being on top of matters at all times, she was amazing. Debra made a difficult time easier for me and I am forever grateful. Thank you, Debra.

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.

Attorney Debra Johnson has represented me through my divorce with my greatest interest in mind. Unlike most attorney’s, Ms. Johnson is not afraid to speak to her clients. Her office is extremely committed to communication. Her team responds to all phone calls and emails. They are always available and... willing to be there for you. I’ve never felt uniformed or unaware of the next steps or potential hang ups. They are sensitive, thoughtful and detailed. The amount of time spent with me even during my free consultation was impressive, from there I knew I had found a knowledgeable professional and a real person who understands how devastating and life changing it all can be. Attorney Johnson helps ease the process of divorce and custody battles by keeping you informed. She provides great knowledge and experience when going to court and working with opposing council. It was reassuring to know that Ms. Johnson’s law firm takes my case seriously and makes every effort to resolve case matters.

I couldn't have imagine a better attorney to represent me in my divorce. She was always 100% prepared, on time and on point. Her fees were fair and comparable with others. She doesn't make empty promises but instead crosses every "t" in her work and delivers excellent results. During the stressful... divorce time, she has a great ability to keep her clients calm and confident and prepared of what's happening next. She is not only a true professional and excellent lawyer, she is also an amazing an compassionate person. I highly recommend her to all seeking great representation. She knows her profession and the law! I'll be always grateful for her services and giving me a new start in life.