Debra Scanlon Johnson

Debra Scanlon Johnson

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

2809 E Jackson St, Orlando, FL

About Debra

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Divorce and Separation 100%

Divorce, Alimony, Paternity, Custody, Time Sharing, Modifications, Domestic Violence, Equitable Distribution, Complex divorce, Relocation, Contempt/Enforcement, Prenuptial Agreements and any and all aspects of family law.

34 years | 2,100 cases

100%

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 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Debra S. Johnson, P.A.

2809 E Jackson St, Orlando, FL, 32803

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Debra Scanlon Johnson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Family

Posted by SB | November 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

The epitome of effective legal representation!

Debra Johnson is simply as good as it gets at her profession! She came into my world in 2015 as a referral from a friend at a very dim time in my life facing a pending family law situation and, to this day, is one of the greatest strokes of fortune to find me. Her calming demeanor, professionalism,... and overwhelming breadth of knowledge made everything seem like things were going to be ok. Her staff is excellent and the office communications are to-the-point and relative to that stage of the case and do not waste time nor assets. Her trial manner is smooth, polished, highly-prepared/organized and was quite obvious to consistently unravel opposing counsel at every turn. She turned an unwinnable case into a sound victory for me and I will always be forever grateful to her. I have referred numerous other individuals to her in the past seven years and all have retained her and they always give me a hug and say thanks when I run into them for allowing Debra Johnson to come into their world. I HIGHLY suggest you using her services if you're in need!!

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Debra Johnson was God sent!

I hired Ms. Debra Johnson in the middle of my child custody case after having to fire my previous attorney for Multiple reasons. Switching attorneys was a very scary process for me because I wasn’t sure how I was going to be able to do it being a low income single mom, but I thank God that I did! My ...previous attorney that I had for the first year failed to provide all necessary documentation for Ms. Johnson to get caught up to speed on my case but that did not stop her. My child’s father had supervised visitations throughout this whole process for numerous reasons and each time he and his attorney filed to get unsupervised visitations, she did everything to make sure it got denied. After two years I was finally awarded sole custody and ultimate decision making which others in the beginning told me would be nearly impossible to get, but Ms. Johnson helped make the “impossible” happen. She did everything in her power to help me protect my daughter and I could never thank her enough for that!!! Ms. Johnson and all of her staff, especially Kristopher, were extremely hard working, kind, and always gave the reassurance that was needed during the most difficult of times. I will Forever recommend Debra Johnson to anyone looking for a family law attorney because if you want the best outcome for your child and for yourself, she is the best attorney to have.

Posted by Vicki | January 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

The absolute best family attorney!

Debra Johnson is absolutely the best family attorney, without her knowledge and her tenacity, I truly believe I would not have had the outcome I was seeking, Thank you Debra!

Posted by TRAVIS | October 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Extremely Professional & Efficient

I was dealing with a very difficult co-parent for many years who wanted to keep all control while giving nothing in return no matter how much I proved myself. Debra Johnson did a fantastic job with my case. I was going for a 50/50 custody split for my daughter which she was able to get for us and muc...h more .Debra and her team was extremely informative and effective on my situation which I was not confident in winning on my own. It was truly my pleasure to consult with them, watching her work through my trial with us and the judge was truly impressive. I would highly recommend Debra Johnson to anyone in a similar situation, it was worth every penny. Thanks again to Debra & her team, I could not have done it without her.

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

The best of the best.

If you are looking for an outstanding attorney to fight for you, Attorney Johnson is hands down the best out there to hire. I have been in a nasty custody battle, and Attorney Johnson has made sure my daughter and myself are getting everything we need. She has done an outstanding job on my case and I... am so thankful for having her and her team behind me. Attorney Johnson doesn’t make me feel like im just another client. She made sure there wasn’t anything left out in my case. Some of the things Attorney Johnson worked on that I honestly thought wouldn’t be a huge factor turned out to be the best outcome for my case. She is absolutely amazing in what she does. She is very respectful always there to answer questions, even after hours, and her team will make sure they get back to you as well. I could never thank them enough for what they have done in my life. I recommend her 10/10!

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Debra Scanlon Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Terry

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Debra is meticulous and hard-working. She is an excellent advocate. She is dedicated to helping her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Hunchuck

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Debra was extremely professional during the whole process. Sometimes in adversarial hearings attorneys can take cases personally. Debra was wonderful. We butted heads and she fought zealously for her client. At the same time she was prompt with prompt with documents, and open with communication."

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Christopher Atcachunas

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Trevett

Family lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer 100%. Debra is extremely knowledgeable in Family Law. She is considerate, compassionate, and not afraid to be a strong advocate. I would recommend Debra to anyone seeking counsel in Family Law."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Best Family Law Attorney, Orlando Style Magazine

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney at Law, Debra S. Johnson, P.A.

Associations

1992 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Member

1992 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Legal Aid Society

Member

1992 - Present

Matrimonial Lawyers Association/Alliance

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alimony

Client received permanent alimony, attorney fees and unequal distribution of monies.

Child Custody

Father successful in receiving sole custody of children

Relocation Abroad

Relocation was successful and client and child doing amazing.

Paternity

Children living full time with Father

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Education

1992

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Columbia University-Ivy League

History

Speaking Engagements

2019

Domestic Violence and Children

Domestic Violence

2014

Chamber of Commerce,

Divorce, Paternity, Relocation, Custody, Alimony and Attorney Fees

Publications

2019

Attorney of the Year Orlando Style Magazine

Languages

English

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