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I have been an attorney since 1983. I was a high profile drug prosecutor in New Jersey for 3 years before moving to Washington State. I have the experience needed to help resolve your case!
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Acquired: 1994
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1984
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1983
1303 Central Avenue South, Suite 201, Kent, WA, 98032
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Posted by Cory | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Donna is amazing! She helped me greatly in fighting multiple cases filed against me, and the result is exactly what she expected. Thankful for her straightforward way of speaking, balanced with a kind and warm demeanor as well. Will definitely be asking for her help more in the future!
Posted by Alicia | June 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I hired Donna a couple of times when my family needed legal help. I learned that she is warmly received in court rooms all over the state by court staff who know her. She's plain speaking and will treat you well. Her knowledge is both broad and deep. Don't let the 2021 disciplinary action deter y...
Posted by Lou | June 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Recently I had this lawyer to represent me in court That was a big mistake on my part I would’ve been better off representing myself. She never returned my emails nor return my calls she only contact me the day before the trial and that was her preparation for me. Has she read my statement and also t...
Posted by NICHOLE | April 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
DONNA HAS BEEN THERE FOR MYSELF AND MY FIANCE WHEN WE NEEDED HER THE MOST. SHE IS CONTINUING TO FIGHT IN COURT FOR US DUE TO MY FIANCE'S SONS MOM CONTINUOUSLY IS TAKING US TO COURT AND COSTING US MONEY IN ATTORNEY FEES AND LOSS OF WAGES. SHE MEETS WITH US ON WEEKENDS TO WRITE DECLARATIONS AND GOES AB...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Donna is unorganized,unprepared and unprofessional. She does not write anything down and then when she goes to court cannot remember anything including important details of the case. You would be better if with no representation than paying her or her associate Josh Brumley.
"Donna has been invaluable in helping me better understand the nuances of the law, both criminal and family, and I am extremely grateful to be on the same team as her!"
"Donna is very knowledgeable and goes the extra mile for her clients. She is kind and supportive of her clients and colleagues. I endorse this lawyer."
"Donna Johnston offers high quality representation to people in all manner of circumstances. Her dedication to excellence is best reflected in the outcomes she achieves for her clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors."
"Donna has been a wonderful mentor to me since the beginning of my criminal law practice. She is very knowledgeable and her years as a prosecutor doing drug crimes in New Jersey really help her bring a special point of view to criminal defense work. She is an amazing person and I don't know what I would do without her! If you are looking for a great Criminal Defense attorney in Seattle, look no further! Donna is the solution!"
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Suspension issued in WA, 2021
updated on 12/01/2021This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Reprimand issued in WA, 2006
updated on 06/05/2010This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Reprimand issued in WA, 2003
updated on 06/05/2010This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
2017
Mentor of the Year, Brumley & Hull, PLLC
2018 - Present
Senior Criminal Defense Attorney, Brumley & Hull, PLLC
1991 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Donna L. Johnston
2012 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2003
King County Bar AssociationMember
1983
JD - Juris Doctor