Erlinda O. Johnson
About Erlinda
Biography
Erlinda is a former federal and state prosecutor with vast experience as a litigator. She began her career as a state prosecutor where she handled cases involving drug offenses to murder. She then took that expereince to the United States Attorney's Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she handled organized crime drug enforcement task force cases and federal drug cases. She is a highly skilled and expereinced trial attorney. For over the past 8 years, she has been representing clients almost exclusively in federal court. She's a zealous advocate for her clients.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
31 years | 1,000 cases
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Mexico for 30 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Erlinda O. Johnson
620 Roma Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87102
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Erlinda O. Johnson's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
28 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Nubia | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
The BEST
Erlinda is an amazimg lawyer! She answers all your questions personally, takes the time to explain everything with detail. Erlinda helped my family and I so much and i highly recommend her 100%
Posted by Lynne | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exceptional Attorney
We hired Ms. Johnson to defend my brother in a criminal case. Through her legal expertise, she was able to secure a reduced sentence for him. Ms. Johnson has a mastery of the law. She is diligent, hardworking and possesses excellent communication skills. We highly recommend her.
Posted by Santanna | January 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best of the best!!
Mrs.Johnson is currently working on a case for one of my family members. I cant even begin to say how amazing and helpful she has been through this difficult time for me and my family. She has fought tooth and nail for us, and explained everything every step of the way. I dont know what we would have...
Posted by Berenice | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Amazing lawyer!
Erlinda is an excellent lawyer! When going thru a hard time it is important to have a lawyer that is trustworthy and Erlinda definitely earned our trust from the very beginning, she is not only honest but also caring and very knowledgeable. I always felt very confortable with her because she took the...
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer in the USA
When you hire a lawyer, you will need to look for someone who is honest and work with you closely with full honesty! I have worked with lawyers that were not prepared and look at your case at the court without preparation, where Erlinda is fully prepared before the court and her explanation is very d...
Erlinda O. Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Without a doubt, Erlinda is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the State of New Mexico. She is well known and respected by Judges, court personel and other criminal law practitioners. More importantly, she is respected and feared by prosecutors in both state and federal court. She is an amazing trial lawyer and truly a tireless and zealous advocate for her clients. Not only have I referred clients to her, but I have worked with her on cases and seen first hand the preparation, knowledge of the law and tenacity that can make all the difference in serious legal matters. You cannot find a harder working, better prepared criminal defense lawyer."
"Erlinda is incredibly tenacious, and her impressive legal skill, meticulous attention to detail, and relentless pursuit of every possible defense has resulted in dismissals and acquittals where many other attorneys may have recommended a quick plea deal. Erlinda is at the very top of my list of referrals to criminal defense attorneys. In addition to her many successful case outcomes, I appreciate the fact that Erlinda handles every case as if it were her only case. She has timely and knowledgeably responded to every inquiry that I have ever sent to her. As an immigration practitioner, I particularly appreciate her zealous advocacy in addressing all issues with potential case outcomes, including immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Erlinda is an outstanding attorney and highly regarded. She is smart and aggressive."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
EOUSA Award for Excellence, United States Department of Justice
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Erlinda O. Johnson, LLC
2000 - 2006
Assistant United States Attorney, United States Department Of Justice
1995 - 2000
Assistant District Attorney, Second Judicial District Attorney's Office
Associations
2006 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Significant reduction in sentence
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissed
Acquittal
Education
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Attacking Wiretap Evidence
2014
Strategies on How to Attack a Case Involving a Confidential Informant
2011
Preparing your Expert Witness
2002
Trial Techniques
2001
Trial Techniques/ Transitioning from Inquisitorial to Adversarial System
2000
Trial Techiniques
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers