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Peter John Johnson

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  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • Licensed for 28 years
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Peter John Johnson
Peter John Johnson
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About Peter

Highly experienced and trained advocate, particularly defending and challenging complex scientific issues related to alleged injuries and scientific measurement in criminal defense and civil rights cases. Science and law driven results. Protection of Client's Interest highest priority.

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.

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Practice areas

Civil rightsCriminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 50%

    I represent clients in all matters related to DUI/DWI including misdemeanors, felonies, and administrative hearings with DMV.

    28 years

  2. Criminal defense: 30%

    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.

    28 years

  3. Civil rights: 20%

    I represent clients in matters involving police misconduct and matters involving illegal removal of children by CPS and the Police

    28 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

The Law Office of Johnson & Johnson

2125 Oak Grove Rd.
Ste. 315
Walnut Creek, CA, 94598-3856

Website
http://jjlaw2.com 

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      CAActive199302/13/2012
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers38
      Legal guides1
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Presdent's Award for ScienceCalifornia DUI Lawyers Association2013
      Juvenile Justice AwardContra Costa County Juvenile Hall2008
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      General PartnerThe Law Office of Johnson & Johnson1993 - Present
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      California DUI Lawyers AssociationBoard Member2017 - Present
      National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember2005 - Present
      National College of DUI DefenseMember2005 - Present
      California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember2005 - Present
      California Bar Association Criminal SectionMember1993 - Present
      Contra Costa Bar Association Criminal SectionChairman of Section2009 - 2012
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Thomson ReutersCALIFORNIA DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE DEFENSE 20-21 edition2020
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Golden Gate Univ SOLJuris Doctorate1993
      St Mary's CollBachelors1987
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      California DUI Lawyers Association - Southern California Nuts and Bolts SeminarCross Examination of Blood Analsyst2013
      California DUI Lawyers Association - Southern California ConferenceUncertainty in Chemical Testing for Alcohol2013
      California DUI Lawyers Association- Nor Cal meetingUncertainty In Chemical Testing for Alcohol2012
      California DUI Lawyers Association - Fresno SeminarBlood Analysis for Alcohol2012
      From the Cradle to the GraveEffect of Undue Influence on the Credibility of the Court System2010
      DUI FundamentalsDUI Defense2010
      Criminalistics Lab TourVideo Tour of County Criminal Lab2009
      Confrontation Rights and Partition Ratio Legal UpdateDUI Defense Case Update2009
      Judicial Evaluation for Contra Costa CountyJudicial Evaluation2008
      Jeopardy in the CourtroomEvidence Review2008
      Contra Costa DUI Defense - What Works What Don'tDUI Defense2008
      Contra Costa Criminalistics Lab DiscoveryCriminal Defense Discovery2008
      Confrontation in the CourtsSixth Amendment Confrontation Rights2008
      Making Probation Work for YouEffectively Using the Probation Department to the Benefit of Client2007
      Judicial Courtroom PolicyJudicial Courtroom Policy2007
      Breath Testing Procedures and GERDDUI Breath Tests2007
      Lawyer's Role in the CommunityLegal Profession2006
      DUI Defense for the CommunityDUI2003
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Dent v. Pacific BellPlaintiff Monetary Verdict
      People v. C.A.Not Guilty Jury Verdict
      Bowen v. RyanMonetary 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.YCriminal Charges Dismissed
      People v. M.M.Not Guilty Jury Verdict
      Martinez v. Marin SanitaryMonetary Verdict in favor of Client
      Williams v. City of ClaytonMonetary 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

      Reviews

      (16)
      5 Star
      		94%
      4 Star
      		6%
      3 Star
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      Review Peter Johnson

      Legal Representation

      Posted by

      Peter Johnson and the Office Assistant, Jen, are outstanding! They are incredibly knowledgeable, professional, prompt, and have exceeded all of my expectations! I wholeheartedly recommend this firm and have full confidence in their expertise.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Best of the Best

      Posted by

      Hiring Mr. Johnson was one of the best decisions I ever made. He is hard working, extremely intelligent, and very well respected by all courts. Trust his process and his strategy, and you'll be in good hands. Mine was a double felony, plea deal to single misdemeanor with no time.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Fantastic experience

      Posted by

      Incredible. Peter had my blood sample thrown out which led to the DA dismissing my case for insufficient evidence. As he said in my initial consultation, results are far from guaranteed but he thoroughly explored all possible weeknesses and put pressure everywhere possible to capitalize on anything possible. I can't possibly imagine better representation. I wish you the best of luck with any lawyer you choose to hire, but I hope for your sake that you choose Peter.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Money well spent

      Posted by

      When my son got a DUI he was devastated at the thought of having his licence suspended. How was he going to get to college or his part-time job. From the first consultation Peter Johnson was very professional, explaining the whole process, likely outcomes, and reassuring us that we were in good hands. That proved to be the case. Peter got both the DMV and Court charges dismissed, much to my son's relief (and mine too since I would have become his taxi!). I cannot recommend Peter highly enough. Thank you!
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Talented Beyond Belief

      Posted by

      Peter is phenomenal at what he does. He is extremely talented and works hard to achieve the results you are looking for. The process was long, but worth the wait. I made a terrible decision and was arrested for a DUI, but Peter was able to help save my career. He was able to get both my court case and dmv case dismissed. Exactly what I needed and worth every dollar. Don't expect several phone calls and emails from him but expect him to tell you to live life as you normally would and let him take care of your case. Best investment I made and I highly recommend him.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Great DUI Lawyer

      Posted by

      Peter Johnson is highly knowledgeable in DUI laws. He is professional, upfront and very honest. My case took a long time through the courts but I was very pleased with the outcome! It was definitely worth the wait. I highly recommend Peter Johnson.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Saved My Future

      Posted by

      Peter seriously saved my future, he is incredibly knowledgeable, trustworthy and doesn't like to lose! He is very upfront and honest with you at all times. The courts like to push cases back, court rooms aren't always available, so it takes awhile to finally make it to a jury trial. But when you do, Peter is amazing! He captivates the jury with his knowledge and passion. I never had imagined that I would have the DUI charge dismissed but when the verdict came down as 'not guilty' I felt like it was a dream! I highly recommend Peter!

      DUI .08

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      I was arrested over 5 years for a DUI .08. my car parked in a drive way and I was not in it. Peter was honest and upfront with me from day one. We had a 50/50 chance going to jury trial. In my line of work an arrest is bad enough, a DUI is not acceptable. Peter was able to plea for a disorderly conduct, 1 year probation and his office would help me remove from my record after 1 year. Peter will not sugar coat he is very direct, honest, knowledgeable and responsive. He will not tell you what you want to hear, he will tell it like it is, good or bad and likely scenarios. No false expectations. I strongly feel he was there to fight for me each and every time in and out of the courtroom for the best possible outcome. if you are facing a DUI charge, Peter is the best.

      Not down & out!

      Posted by

      Peter Johnson was great. He fought my case from a pssible DUI down to a dry reckless. The first Attorney did nothing to help my case and should have collected 911 tapes that could of helped my defense. The only thing the other Attorney did for me was find Peter Johnson. Peter knows the law and will fight to get the best possible outcome of the case. If you're looking for warm and fuzzy, he is not, however; if you want a lawyer who enjoys his work and performs to the highest of standards, Peter is that Attorney! Thanks again Peter for fighting the good fight!

      Got The Results I Wanted

      Posted by

      Peter Johnson handled my case extremely well. I was very happy with the deal that he was able to get for me. He was very knowledgable and he seems to have a handle on all the ins-and-outs of DUI cases.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      David Larkin, Criminal defense 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, DUI and DWI 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, Civil rights Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 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, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 11, 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, Criminal defense 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 12, 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, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 21, 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, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 13, 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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