Jim Johanson provides a wide range of legal services and has a distinguished background. Jim grew up in the South Snohomish County area. He has been practicing law for more than 20 years and is a former Pierce and King County Deputy Prosecutor and assistant attorney for the City of Lynnwood who has taken hundreds of cases to trial. Jim was also a former member of the Washington State Legislature, where he served as vice chair of the House Judiciary Committee.
Prior to being an attorney, Jim sold real estate in the Puget Sound area for ten years. In the state of Washington, Jim has wide name recognition and knows many of the judges and bar members in the area. Accordingly, all of these factors will aid in the representation of clients. Jim's State and Federal practice includes extensive litigation experience with: Criminal Defense both Misdemeanor and Felony including DUI’s, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death, Real Estate, Contracts, Business Law, Wills, Trusts and Estate planning and Probate. Jim has a wide knowledge of the law and the skills to adeptly handle a case as he has prosecuted, drafted, helped pass and defend the laws of our State. He is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Jim and his legal team have the knowledge and commitment to work hard on your behalf to ensure a sooth, consistent, professional experience for all of his clients.
Languages spoken
English
Johanson Law Group, Inc.
7009 212th Street Southwest #203
Edmonds, WA, 98026-7742
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 1988 | 05/10/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Eagle Member | Washington State Association for Justice | N/A |
| Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Law Offices of Jim Johanson | 1995 - Present |
| Associate | Cody, Hatch & Blanchard | 1992 - 1995 |
| Vice Chair of House Judiciary Committee | State Representative-44TH District | 1992 - 1994 |
| Attorney | King County Prosecutors Office | 1988 - 1989 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | N/A |
| Snohomish County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| King County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce | N/A | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
| University of Puget Sound School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1982 |
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I have worked for Jim as a contract attorney. He is experienced and knowledgeable about personal injury, administrative law, probate, and criminal defense.