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Charles Johnson is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Houston Law Center. After graduating from the University of Texas, where he was an All-Southwest Conference and Pre-Season All-American Football and Track star, Mr. Johnson played football for the NFL’s Denver Broncos and New York Giants. At the time of Mr. Johnson’s retirement from the NFL, he was under contract with the former Houston Oilers, now the Tennessee Titans. After the NFL, Mr. Johnson settled down in Houston to start his legal practice, The Charles Johnson Law Firm, and is now known as The Houston Lawyer.
Here at the Charles Johnson Law Firm, we are committed to protecting and defending the Constitutional rights of all Texans. We offer statewide service and we can and will be there for you, in any county, whenever you need us, to represent you in any type of criminal matter. Unlike some firms, we go the extra mile -or many miles- for our clients no matter where in the great State of Texas they may live.
Our coverage of Texas includes every county, city and town from Amarillo to Brownsville, and El Paso to Orange. The Charles Johnson Law Firm offers Texans excellence, professionalism and intense legal representation in all cases. Our clients expect the best and they will tell you that the best is what we deliver. Charles Johnson delivers the same high achievement for the firm’s clients that he has consistently delivered in every undertaking throughout his life. Don’t be fooled by firms that promise forever, but never produce!
When you call The Charles Johnson Law Firm you will speak with a live, human, customer service representative who will help you and really is interested in your needs. If you need help, call us. Many Texans call The Charles Johnson Law Firm, so you will be taken through an information gathering triage of sorts by our customer service representative. If you need to speak immediately with Charles Johnson, the representative can connect you with Mr. Johnson immediately – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When you or a loved one are facing criminal charges or a criminal investigation, you need someone you can rely on to help you. Here at The Charles Johnson Law Firm we recognize that above all else, our clients are human beings with lives, families and futures that are in jeopardy. We will treat you and your legal matter with respect and go to war for you to protect your life, family and future.
A look into the life and accomplishments of Charles Johnson reveals that he is a unique and special individual and reaches the pinnacle of success in all his endeavors. Rest assured that The Charles Johnson Law Firm’s legal team will carry that same warrior spirit and commitment to victory to your defense.
We WILL help you reach a resolution to the legal problem that has arisen in your life.
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Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020
The Mellie Esperson Building, 815 Walker St Ste 1047, Houston, TX, 77002
Showing 1 - 5 of 25 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Terrible attorney that charges a small fortune. Had to fire him and hire a different one.
Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I am very Great full for services That Charles Johnson and his Staff. They were always Self assuring and made me feel I was safe and I could put my Trust in them . I had a very difficult case aggravated Assault and I was very scared. I was at court for 6 years, he and his staff were always with us...
Posted by J D HEWITT | July 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was arrested for manufacturing a dangerous drug MDMA greater than 400 grams. It was 4 probes one for the MDMA and one for the money laundering all over the world 130 people were arrested in 16 us cities and Canada , and charged with the RICO Act. They gave me 490 months. I paid Chuck for my appeal...
Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
First of all, we were promised allot that all attorneys do, promising no time being signed ect, well my husband n d was totally railroaded by this man and his associates! We hired Mr Johnson son in November 2020 and it's now June 2021 and myself and husband have NEVER met this man or even gotten to t...
Posted by Priscilla | June 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Charles Johnson was referred buy an extremely good mutual friend and lawyer. I was in a dire situation. In which I got myself involved in and because of being a naïve person that I am wants to help everybody. I fell into a very very detrimental situation that seemed impossible to get out of. With tha...
"I am extremely relieved that Mr. Johnson practices in Texas and I practice in New York. This lawyer has the skills and swagger inside and outside the courtroom. I most definitely recommend Mr. Johnson for all your criminal matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chuck Johnson is tenacious, brilliant and beyond tough. He is a great lawyer and person as well."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2020
updated on 03/23/2021Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2009
updated on 08/13/2015Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
“For those interested in the reprimand I received in 2009, here are the facts. Copy and paste this link in your browser to view: http://www.houstoncriminallawyers.com/explanation-of-state-bar-of-texas-reprimand/ - I invite you to read my explanation.”
2012
Houston's Top Professionals, H Texas Magazine
2004
Lawyers for the People, H Texas Magazine
2000 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Charles Johnson Law Firm
2011 - Present
Houston Police FoundationBoard of Directors
2001 - Present
National Football League Alumni AssociationMember
2000 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1997 - Present
National Football League Players AssociationActive Retired Member
1997
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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