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People need a lawyer that understands their needs, a lawyer with the analytical, research, and people skills, not to mention the creativity, necessary to get the best possible outcome. That’s where I come in. My name is Douglas Johnson, and I am a skilled lawyer, who graduated law school one-third faster than most. I graduated cum laude at the top of my class, regularly receiving honors and awards for my achievements.
I am a Bloomington-Normal native, as I was born and raised in the twin cities. Also, I am not one who went straight from high school to college and then right into law school. Like my father, I thought it was important to get real-world experience before committing my life to the practice of law. Originally, I worked as a union carpenter in the area, and put those skills to work designing and constructing the Johnson Law Group Offices. While raising a family and obtaining my bachelor’s degree, I worked as a private investigator, where I gained advanced knowledge of many investigative practices. Through my time as a private investigator, I gained skills at interviewing, taking statements, and collecting and preserving evidence. Since then, I worked for many years with State Farm at their Regional and Corporate offices, and became an experienced negotiator conducting mediations representing State Farm's interests against lawyers, and I hadn’t even gone to law school yet.
Following in my father’s footsteps, I obtained my license to practice law, first in Illinois and then in the District of Columbia (D.C.). I have experience handling everything from a petty traffic offense to class X felony cases. I also have experience in a number of different practice areas including: civil litigation, business planning and incorporation, expungement, sealing, and executive clemency, appellate practice, and real estate matters to name a few. I dedicate my professional efforts to protecting my client’s interests, whether it is through passionate negotiations or by aggressive defense at trial, and would be devoted to putting my skills to work for you!
When I am not fighting for my clients I still enjoy carpentry projects and spending time with my wife, Bethany, and our two children, Bailey and Caleb.
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115 West Front Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Preserved quality of life for my whole family
I was facing some pretty unreasonable charges for something I did, so I walked right across the street to Johnson law and within a few minutes of talking to someone there, had my mind put completely at ease. I then hired Doug Johnson to represent me. He was able to get my chargers reduced to somethin...
Posted by Ervin | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
HAVE NO FEAR, DOUG IS HERE!
Well first off, I found my self in an accident in the wrong county. I was looking at an class 4 felony just off an accident. I looked around for a lawyer not well enough and ended up with a lawyer not for this case. FYI, get the right lawyer! She was small time and alone. After going to several c...
Posted by Peter | October 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Possible Outcome
Douglas and his assistant Dawn were professional and courteous. Douglas was able to secure the best possible outcome for me on a Scott's law violation. He was able to get my fines reduced and my my charges will be dismissed after 6 months of court supervision and there will be no conviction record. A...
Posted by Adam | April 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
My attorney for life.
He was very easy to talk to, very easy to understand, and works very hard on the case. He did everything perfect. He will be my attorney for the rest of my life. He took on my case and got all charges dropped. NOT GUILTY!
Posted by Jackie | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney
I had such a great outcome with Doug and his law firm. They did a great job of answers any questions I had and made me feel at ease. Doug was able to get my charges dropped and even did the expungement for me, which he recommended. Never thought I would have an attorney willing to do more work for me...
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2015
Certified Mediator, Arizona Summit Law School
2016 - Present
Attorney, Johnson Law Group, LLC
2017 - Present
Bar Admission: U.S. District Court, Central District of IllinoisMember
2017 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2016 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2016 - Present
Illinois Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationMember
Not Guilty; Acquittal
2016
J.D., cum laude
2017
Illinois Driver's License Reinstatement
2016
Illinois Driver's License Reinstatement
2016
Illinois Driver's License Reinstatement
2016
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