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 10 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Kim | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend Attorney Debra S. Johnson

I can highly recommend Attorney Debra S. Johnson and her legal team of Orlando, FL! My divorce just settled at mediation and it was a just settlement. She is nothing but professional and her diligence, professionalism, kindness and support saw me through a very stressful situation. As well as her kno...wledge and working relationships with the other legal professionals involved. You get what you pay for, and her services are worth every penny. Thank you, thank you, Attorney Debra S. Johnson!

Posted by Scott | September 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional attorney

Without going into all the details, I had hired a different attorney that was not good at their profession at all. After spending thousands of dollars, I was referred to Debra Johnson. Not only was she professional, but she was also great at educating me on the divorce laws in the state of Florida. O...nce she looked over my case, she determined that my previous attorney did not represent me well. She was able to file the proper motions and get me back on track. I was able to resolve my divorce and come to a fair resolution with my ex. Thanks to Debra she made a horrible situation much easier, and I cannot thank her enough. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anybody.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

Ms Johnson is an extraordinary attorney. She is very dedicated and seeks to understand every detail of the case. My case was complex and Ms Johnson was extremely knowledgeable and experienced, handling every situation with insight and assertiveness. That made me feel secure and comfortable throughout... the divorce process. And most importantly, Ms Johnson honestly cares about her clients and she is a relentless fighter. She always listened to me and she looked out for my best interests and kept fighting to achieve them until the very end. Debra is a kind-hearted person and I am very grateful our paths crossed and I had the opportunity to have had her as my attorney. I definitely recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 Jackie | July 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Service and Outcome

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.

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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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