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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.
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Acquired: 1995
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1982
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415 North La Salle Drive, Suite 300A, Chicago, IL, 60654
80 South 8th Street Ste. 1650, IDS Center, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
12 Client Reviews
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Posted by Tom Kovacs | February 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience!
Michael was excellent! He was very prompt responding to both initial and follow-up questions. He walked thru potential issues in the paperwork he reviewed and provided direct and clear guidance. I will use him again whenever I need outside counsel.
Posted by Jeffrey Jackson | September 24, 2016
Great advice
Mr. Johnson called me as soon as i contacted him via message. He gave me great advice, and even agreed to represent me in the future. Very confident in his skills.
Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
He helped ease my mind during this stressful event
star only I contacted Mr. Johnson looking for answers to my possible involvement in a pending case. I needed to know what my possible involvement was, what the outcome could be and what I should do at this point. He did some research into it and got back to me quickly with the answers. He helped to s...
Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Michael is amazing at what he does
I had never gotten into any kind of trouble with the law; not so much as even a parking ticket. But when I did over a very dumb mistake, I had a bit of a breakdown. I had no idea what to expect, or how to handle my situation. I started to work with a family friend who ended up making me more concerne...
Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawyer opinion
He told me that he would review my pending federal case and pleadings without charging me a $250.00 consultation fee. I will be following up with his free advice tomorrow, Tuesday.
"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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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
2018 - Present
Independent Program Attorney, U. S. Law Shield
1995 - Present
Attorney, Halunen & Associates
1982 - Present
Owner, Michael A. Johnson and Associates
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
not guilty, jury verdict
Settled in excess of $10,000,000
Not Guilty, Jury Verdict
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
conceal and carry in Illinois
2014
2013
Spanish
English
Legal Answers
My friend have a warrant and felony but it been 18 years will that go aways ?
27 Aug 2018
1st Offense, No Criminal Record, What would a usual sentence be for a charge of DOMESTIC BATTERY?? 1st Time Offender
28 Nov 2015
Can I get a misdemeanor battery charge expunged or sealed?
31 Jul 2014