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Peter John Johnson
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Licensed for 27 years
- Free consultation
Legal guides written by Peter Johnson
- Expunging Your Misdemeanor Record in CaliforniaLast updated at: February 19, 2016
About Peter
My wife and I have three boys and are partners in our legal practice. I am a former athlete including playing football in college and in fledgeling professional football leagues after college. I have trained for and competed in an adventure triathalon. I have competed in amatuer baseball including Men's Senior Baseball League World Series. I stay connected to sports by coaching my boys in football, basketball, baseball and track. I am competitive by nature and trained very hard to prepare myself to compete in athletics. I bring the same work ethic and competitiveness to my law practice. I work hard to gain the knowledge I need to excel in this profession and prepare myself to take on the competition.
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 70%
I represent clients in all matters related to DUI/DWI including misdemeanors, felonies, and administrative hearings with DMV.
27 years
- Criminal defense: 20%
I represent clients in all matters related to criminal defense including misdemeanors, felonies, serious felonies and applications for dismissal of cases from criminal record following completion of probation and/or prison incarceration.
27 years
- Civil rights: 10%
I represent clients in matters involving police misconduct and matters involving illegal removal of children by CPS and the Police
27 years
Languages spoken
English
Contact
The Law Office of Johnson & Johnson
2125 Oak Grove Rd.
Ste. 315
Walnut Creek, CA, 94598-3856
Website
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1993 | 02/13/2012 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Presdent's Award for Science | California DUI Lawyers Association | 2013 |
| Juvenile Justice Award | Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Partner | The Law Office of Johnson & Johnson | 1993 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| California DUI Lawyers Association | Board Member | 2017 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | member | 2005 - Present |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2005 - Present |
| California DUI Lawyers Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
| California Bar Association Criminal Section | Member | 1993 - Present |
| Contra Costa Bar Association Criminal Section | Chairman of Section | 2009 - 2012 |
|---|
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Publishing Group | CALIFORNIA DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE 5TH EDITION (TAYLOR AND JOHNSON) | 2016 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Univ SOL | Juris Doctorate | 1993 |
| St Mary's Coll | Bachelors | 1987 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| California DUI Lawyers Association - Southern California Nuts and Bolts Seminar | Cross Examination of Blood Analsyst | 2013 |
| California DUI Lawyers Association - Southern California Conference | Uncertainty in Chemical Testing for Alcohol | 2013 |
| California DUI Lawyers Association- Nor Cal meeting | Uncertainty In Chemical Testing for Alcohol | 2012 |
| California DUI Lawyers Association - Fresno Seminar | Blood Analysis for Alcohol | 2012 |
| From the Cradle to the Grave | Effect of Undue Influence on the Credibility of the Court System | 2010 |
| DUI Fundamentals | DUI Defense | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Criminalistics Lab Tour | Video Tour of County Criminal Lab | 2009 |
| Confrontation Rights and Partition Ratio Legal Update | DUI Defense Case Update | 2009 |
| Judicial Evaluation for Contra Costa County | Judicial Evaluation | 2008 |
| Jeopardy in the Courtroom | Evidence Review | 2008 |
| Contra Costa DUI Defense - What Works What Don't | DUI Defense | 2008 |
| Contra Costa Criminalistics Lab Discovery | Criminal Defense Discovery | 2008 |
| Confrontation in the Courts | Sixth Amendment Confrontation Rights | 2008 |
| Making Probation Work for You | Effectively Using the Probation Department to the Benefit of Client | 2007 |
| Judicial Courtroom Policy | Judicial Courtroom Policy | 2007 |
| Breath Testing Procedures and GERD | DUI Breath Tests | 2007 |
| Lawyer's Role in the Community | Legal Profession | 2006 |
| DUI Defense for the Community | DUI | 2003 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Dent v. Pacific Bell | Plaintiff Monetary Verdict |
| People v. C.A. | Not Guilty Jury Verdict |
| Bowen v. Ryan | Monetary Verdict in favor of Client |
| People v. J.H. | Not Guilty Jury Verdict |
| People v. W.H. | Not Guilty Jury Verdict |
| People v. R.N. | Dismissal Motion Granted During Trial |
|---|---|
| People v. B.H. | Case Dismissed Following Trial |
| People v. G.N. | Not Guilty all counts Jury Verdict |
| People v. M. I. | Not Guilty all counts Jury Verdict |
| People v. E.J. | Dismissed enitrely |
| People v. D.D. | Not Guilty Jury Verdict. parital hung jury remaining count reduced No alcohol charge |
| People v. R.H. | Not Guilty Jury Verdict, hung one count - dismissed |
| People v. K.B. | Dismissed entirely |
| People v. T.E. | Not Guilty all counts Jury Verdict |
| People v. C.T. | Not Guilty Jury Verdict |
| People v. L.E. | Not Guilty - Jury Trial |
| Watson v. San Jose Police Dept. | Verdict for Family 3.2 million |
| People v. M.M. | Not Guilty Jury Verdict |
| People v. T.L. | Criminal Charges Dismissed |
| People v. D.Y | Criminal Charges Dismissed |
| People v. M.M. | Not Guilty Jury Verdict |
| Martinez v. Marin Sanitary | Monetary Verdict in favor of Client |
| Williams v. City of Clayton | Monetary Verdict in favor of Client |
| People v. M.R. | Not Guilty Jury Verdict |
| People v. L.L. | Not Guilty Verdict |
| People v. M.T. | Not Guilty - Jury Trial |
| People v. S.A. | All Charges Dismissed |
| P v. D.M. | Not Guilty Jury Verdict |
| P. v. D.B. | Case Dismissed |
| P v. M.P. | Case Dismissed |
| People v. R.P. | Charges Dismissed |
| People v. F.T. | Charges Dismissed, No license Suspension |
Legal Representation
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Best of the Best
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Sat Jul 30 2016
Fantastic experience
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Wed Jul 24 2019
Money well spent
Posted by Robert
Wed Jul 10 2019
Talented Beyond Belief
Posted by anonymous
Wed Aug 31 2016
Great DUI Lawyer
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Tue Nov 24 2015
Saved My Future
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Fri Jul 24 2015
DUI .08
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Wed Apr 29 2015
Not down & out!
Posted by Kevin
Wed Apr 22 2015
Got The Results I Wanted
Posted by Clay
Thu Dec 19 2013
Attorney endorsements
(15)David Larkin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Peter is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys that practice in this area. He is a highly skilled trial lawyer and works very hard defending his clients. Peter is an excellent attorney
Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Dec 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Albert Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer, he is an asset to the legal community
Paul Molinaro, Medical malpractice Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Peter. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Derek Ewin, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 12, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have prosecuted cases against Mr. Johnson and I have consulted with him when defending clients. Mr. Johnson works hard for his clients and is very experienced in the DUI arena. You won't go wrong with him as your attorney.
Christopher Leroi, Mediation Attorney on Sep 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Johnson is an outstanding attorney who provides exemplary advice on Avvo. I would recommend everyone and anyone to him for representation. Even though I have been practicing fo 24 years, as a judge, magistrate, prosecutors, and in private practice, I learn valuable new information from him every day. A superb attorney.
Michael Fremont, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Peter is an outstanding member of California DUI Lawyers Assoc.. He is one of the most knowledgable DUI attorneys on blood, and bresth testing and an experienced trial lawyer. Top notch!
Joshua Dale, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 13, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Peter Johnson is the DUI guy for the East Bay Area and Central Valley of California - he is always at trial working on his client's matters. His client's outcomes are always successful and fair. Don't hesitate to contact Peter.
George Mueller, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 10, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work: trustworthy, conscientious, hardworking and fundamentally dedicated to every Client, familiar Californians recognize that Mr. Johnson is an excellent defense attorney who is a beneficial asset to Walnut Creek and the entire DUI Defense Bar community. Any person in need of a premier criminal defense lawyer will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of reasons (but without enough character space to properly do this fine attorney justice), I am honored to endorse this superb lawyer.
Paul Burglin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 22, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Solid attorney who represents his clients with professionalism and class.
Donald Drewry, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 15, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer because I have seen Peter in trial, and he is always a step ahead of the District Attorney and that has allowed him to win cases other lawyers told him to plead out because it was a loser; but Peter won the case anyway because of his knowledge and skill. Peter goes the extra mile for each client get all the evidence that many other lawyers just feel isn’t worth their time to even look for. Peter has investigated the crime laboratory to find errors for reductions and wins in many of his cases, and he holds special lunches with all local lawyers to teach and share with them the techniques they will need to win in trial. The DUI you have been charged with does not mean you are guilty, so don't get a lawyer that just goes through the motions to quickly get rid of your case the easiest way they can, hire Peter Johnson because he will fight for you realizing this is important to you. Donald Drewry
Nicholas Heimlich, Litigation Attorney on Nov 14, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Peter is a honest guy and the guy you want on your side.
Aaron Bortel, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 10, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Peter for many years and highly recommend him. Peter is well known as one of the best DUI lawyers in the East Bay and his results speak for themselves. He has won many cases that others said couldn't be won. Talk to Peter before you decide who you want fighting your case.
John Stanko, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 10, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Peter Johnson and am familiar with his work through a professional association of which we are both members, the California DUI Lawyers Association. Peter is knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated to DUI defense. His opinion and advice are often sought by other attorneys in the DUI field. I am happy to endorse his work.
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Legal guides written by Peter Johnson
- Expunging Your Misdemeanor Record in CaliforniaLast updated at: February 19, 2016