Amber Sue Johnson

Amber Sue Johnson

also known as Amber Thompson

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

3109 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

About Amber

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 16 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2009

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

JOHNSON CRIMINAL DEFENSE

3109 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Amber Sue Johnson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (10) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Joseph | November 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amber Johnson, Esq. Far Exceeded My Expectations

I reached out to Amber Johnson, Esq. to handle a complex criminal defense legal matter this year (2017). On top of dealing with this case, I had mountains of work, civic, and educational obligations that were weighing on my mind and demanding quite a bit of time. From the moment I consulted with A...mber, she stuck to the facts, was very accommodating, professional, and eased all of my anxieties with her knowledge of the law, legal approach, and her overall demeanor. She explained the facts of the case and the law in terms that I could understand - which was very helpful. Additionally, she kept me up to date on court proceedings and the direction that she was planning on going, as it related to my case. At all times Amber was there to answer any questions and she continuously eased my anxieties about my case. After a couple court proceedings and her requests for discovery, which the prosecution was having difficulty producing, Amber remained very steady, calm, and professional with the delays from the prosecuting attorney which extend my case a couple of more months. My case was eventually dismissed, in large part to her legal approach. The prosecuting attorney made a point to come out in the hallway, where Amber and I were debriefing after court; to let me know that my case was resolved in the manner that is was in large part to how Amber’s court room demeanor, specifically how she interacted with the prosecution and the judge in this matter. He mentioned, "She was very polite, patient, and exercised understanding throughout the court proceeding, some attorneys don’t do that and that often changes the outcome - you have a great attorney." I wholeheartedly agreed! I would add that Amber is an extraordinarily bright, emotionally intelligent, and strong attorney who never wavered in my defense; she can certainly be tough if necessary as it relates to defending her clients. She possess the uncanny ability to read a situation, the individuals involved, and adjust her approach to meet the needs of her clients without allowing emotions to dictate her behavior that may have a negative impact on her clientele or her professional reputation. I would highly recommend Amber!

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Amber is Awesome!

I was arrested for a drug charge a have never before been involved in the 'system.' I had no idea what to expect. I called a lot of lawyers before I hired Amber and right away I knew she would treat me like a person and not just another paycheck. Even though I knew she was super busy, she always took... the time to answer my questions and make sure I understood everything. Amber helped me so much during a horrible time in my life! The prosecutor wanted to through me in jail, but with Amber's help, I was able to get into treatment and stay out of jail. If I'm successful, I won't even have the charge on my record! I have been sober for 8 months and have been able to keep my job. and I owe it to Amber.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Honest and Fair

I contacted a number of Attorney's, the day I spoke to Amber. She was the first one I spoke to, that was honest with me, and gave me the information I was looking for. This was my third DWI, so I needed help. I was having trouble getting my Vehicle, and my personal thing's as well. The Police Depart...ment was not returning my calls. Amber made one call, and set thing's up for me, to get my Vehicle and thing's back. She kept in touch with me, through out the process, and answered my question's, clearly and with knowledge of the process. I planned on going to court, more than just the first hearing, but after Amber spoke to the Prosecuter, and got me the deal I wanted, I was happy with the outcome. No Jail time, and minimal fine's. The best is yet to come. We agreed on a Her fee, and I paid Her 1/2 up front. She informed me, a couple day's after my court date, that She was waving the remainder of the fee, we agreed upon. WOW!! A Lawyer that does that!! She did not pay me to write this, by the way. I hope I never need Her service's again, but would refer here to anyone who needs Legal help. Your Awesome Amber. God Bless! J

See All Client Reviews

Amber Sue Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Amber
Michael John Millios headshot
Michael Millios

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Amber to anyone in need of a caring and skilled attorney. Amber takes great care of her clients and fights to get the best results. I rely on Amber's expertise whenever I need to consult on a case."

Christopher Wesley Keyser headshot
Christopher Keyser

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amber is a dedicated advocate bringing passion and diligence to every case. I recommend Amber for any person needing solid criminal defense representation."

View All Endorsements
Michael John Millios headshot
Michael Millios

Criminal defense lawyer

Christopher Wesley Keyser headshot
Christopher Keyser

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

"10 Best" Attorneys for Minnesota for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

"10 Best" Attorneys for Minnesota for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

Work Experience

2014 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Pacyga Criminal Defense

2010 - 2014

Junior Partner, Wolfgram Law Firm

Associations

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

2009

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

St Cloud State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution