Shane Johnson

Shane Johnson

also known as R. Shane Johnson

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation

24 D Street, Salt Lake City, UT

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 13 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2012

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Location

R. Shane Johnson, PLLC

24 D Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103

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Shane Johnson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kian | January 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Best of the best!

Shane is an amazing attorney. Helped me every step of the way, and i truly don’t know if my life would be as good as it is without his help. Very understanding and empathetic. Thank you Shane!!

Posted by Ryan | November 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very blessed to have been represented by Shane. THE BEST

Another attorney recommend Shane to me. After speaking with multiple attorney's I took a gamble and hired Shane. Really the best decision I could have made. I could tell he would fight tooth and nail for me, and he did! I have tremendous respect for him both as a brilliant attorney and as a human ...being. This is a honest review and if you want the best defense, do not hesitate and HIRE SHANE.

Posted by Brandy | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Hands Down Best Attorney!!!!!

Shane is such an amazing attorney. He came to meet me at my home many years ago after I had falsely been raided. The raid really scared me and my children and i was barely home after having a baby...coming home from hospital with a newborn and me recovering, i got a not so nice surprise. They had the... wrong place! I called many attorneys and nobody would take my case. I talked to Shane and told him my story and he said he would love to meet in person and discuss. He came to my home and he felt like family because he cared and he understood what we were going through after the traumatic instance. He put together a strong case for us and he fought a good war against the Police Department. He won our case and we were extremely happy for the justice that was served. He literally made them pay for their huge mess up! I reccomend him on any criminal defense and any kind of legal issues that may arise. If you're looking to win, then call Shane Johnson to help protect and fight for you!

Posted by Danielle | May 27, 2021

ONE IN A MILLION

This guy is the sharpest tool in the dam shed! So responsive, educated, honest and really brings the needed steady to a really shaky feeling situation. What a Brilliant mind he has. Confident and dedicated! Down to earth and has provided me more support in 15 minutes than the 2 attorneys i have been ...working with have in 6 months! I could go on and on about this guy, but i think you get it :) Thank you for being a not only a great attorney, but a great guy! I can't tell you how much i appreciate it, Shane.

Posted by Kristen | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney

Shane was the best attorney ever... he helped me a ton. If you are looking for an attorney who is not afraid to play hardball against injustice... he is your man!!! Thanks, Shane.

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Shane Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Abby Elliott

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shane is an intelligent, hard working, and well-respected member of the criminal defense community. He cares about the rights of the accused and he fights for his clients."

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Edwin Jang

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shane Johnson sets a new standard for criminal law attorneys. He provides a unique mix of a vast knowledge of the criminal law system and a passion for finding justice for his clients. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Staci Visser

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

CALI Award (highest course grade) Criminal Law, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

2010

CALI Award (highest course grade) Civil Rights Practicum, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

2009

Outstanding Achievement Award, Legal Methods (writing course), University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

2007

1st Place, Criminal Justice Reporting, "Who Killed Kenny?", Utah Society of Professional Journalists Headliners

2007

2nd Place, Criminal Justice Reporting, "Cop Out", Utah Society of Professional Journalists Headliners

2007

3rd Place, Best Reporter, Utah Society of Professional Journalists Headliners

2005

1st Place, Feature, "When Whitey Goes to Prison", Utah Society of Professional Journalists Headliners

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, R. Shane Johnson PLLC

2011 - 2012

Intern / Third-Year Practice Attorney, Salt Lake Legal Defender Association

2010 - 2014

Owner & Principal Investigator, On Point Investigation & Legal Support, LLC

2006 - 2010

Licensed Private Investigator, Rudiger Investigations, NMS

2003 - 2006

Staff Writer / Investigative Journalist, Salt Lake City Weekly

Associations

2010 - 2012

Utah Student Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founder

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony Drug Possession

All charges dismissed.

Threat of Violence

Not Guilty.

Protective Order Violations

8 cases and 11 charges dismissed.

DUI

DUI dismissed. Driver license saved.

Unlawful Detention

Case dismissed.

Aggravated Assault -- Domestic Violence

Case dismissed. Gun rights preserved.

Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Charge dismissed. Driver license saved.

Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor

Case dismissed. Driver license saved.

DUI

Case dismissed. Driver license saved.

Felony Drug Possession

Case dismissed. Professional license saved.

Child Abuse

Case dismissed. Military career saved.

Domestic Violence Assault

All charges dismissed. Gun rights saved.

Criminal Trespass / Assault

Case dismissed.

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Education

2012

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, High Honors

2003

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

UACDL 2013 Annual Seminar

Liability Concerns and Ethical Restrictions in Using Social Media and Other Online Resources to Investigate Criminal Cases

Publications

2015

Utah Journal of Criminal Law Use it or Lose it: A Criminal Defender's Guide to the Utah Constitution

Languages

English

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