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Michael Alan Johnson
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Biography
I have been a practicing criminal defense attorney since 1982. I am also licensed in Minnesota. I have handled cases in both State and Federal Courts in, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, as well as a military court in Alabama. I have represented numerous individuals charged with capital offenses over the years and have been active in the N.A.C.D.L. since 1980. I offer free consultations and make myself available 7 days a week. In addition I am of counsel at Halunen & Associates in Minneapolis, Mn, which specializes in Employment Discrimination cases as well as nationwide class action cases. I have an enormous respect for our brave men and women who served our country and extend a reduced rate for all members of the military and their families. I am also a panel attorney for the Illinois Rifle Association and the U.S. Conceal and Carry Association , helping citizens procure and retain their Conceal and Carry license.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Minnesota for 30 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 43 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Michael A. Johnson and Associates
415 North La Salle Drive, Suite 300A, Chicago, IL, 60654
Michael A. Johnson and Associates
80 South 8th Street Ste. 1650, IDS Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
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Posted by Sally | November 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Brilliant trial lawyer
Mr. Johnson represented my son, a college student, who had been charged with an offense that could have caused his expulsion from school. Mr. Johnson convinced a judge to dismiss all the charges, and my son is now graduating with honors. Thank you for your devotion and efforts to help our family. ...
Posted by Luis | November 18, 2014 | Drug Crime
Great Trial Lawyer
Mr.Johnson represented my son who was charged with a serious drug case and convinced a jury to find him not guilty of all charges. I highly recommend Mr.Johnson if you need a real top notch trial lawyer in your corner.
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Great Trial Attorney
Mr. Johnson represented my son for a very serious criminal charge. He convinced the jury to find him not guilty, when other lawyers i went to wanted him to plead guilty. Everyone that saw him work, commented on his style and confidence. If you find yourself in trouble call Mr. Johnson.
Michael Alan Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working with Michael Johnson on a difficult and intricate federal white collar crime case. In the course if this we have discussed a wide range of legal matters and cases. Michael Johnson is a superb, insightful, perceptive and deeply experienced attorney. If I were in trouble with the criminal law I would want him defending me. He’s brilliant, relentless, clear-eyed, and rigorously honest. You could not do better than to have him in your corner. I recommend him without the slightest reservation."
"I have worked with Michael Johnson on numerous matter over many years and know him to be a smart, energetic and insightful attorney, who works tirelessly for this clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Johnson is a hard working and knowledgeable attorney. He fights hard for his clients and is not afraid to proceed to trial. He has built a reputation as a tough trial lawyer and is a credit to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike since law school. The day we received our law license he hit the ground running and tried his very first case. He is a hard working, knowledgable advocate, dedicated to providing the best representation to his clients. I would recommended him to anyone in need of a top notch criminal defense attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Independent Program Attorney, U. S. Law Shield
1995 - Present
Attorney, Halunen & Associates
1982 - Present
Owner, Michael A. Johnson and Associates
Associations
1997 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Federal Trial BarMember
1982 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2002 - 2013
Capital Litigation BarMember
1988 - 2013
Illinois Association of Criminal DefenseMember
Sample of Legal Cases
u.s. v. Rey
not guilty, jury verdict
Hagen v. S.O.H.
Settled in excess of $10,000,000
US v. Lawrence
Not Guilty, Jury Verdict
Education
1982
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of Illinois
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
New gun laws in Illinois
conceal and carry in Illinois
Publications
2014
USCCA
Conceal and Carry
2013
IRA
The 4th Amendment and you
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My friend have a warrant and felony but it been 18 years will that go aways ?
27 Aug 2018
Q&A
1st Offense, No Criminal Record, What would a usual sentence be for a charge of DOMESTIC BATTERY?? 1st Time Offender
28 Nov 2015
Q&A
Can I get a misdemeanor battery charge expunged or sealed?
31 Jul 2014