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Nathan Lee Johnson
also known as Nate Johnson
About Nathan
Biography
Facing criminal charges is a complicated and intimidating process, requiring an experienced and zealous advocate on your side. Throughout this challenging time you need someone unafraid to stand up and protect your rights. I have practiced criminal defense exclusively for my entire career and am passionate about defending people.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
21 years | 900 cases
DUI and DWI
35%
21 years | 700 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
15%
21 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 7 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 15 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Sound Legal Defense, PLLC
539 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Posted by Rebecca | September 05, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Experience with Nate
Nate provided us with great legal advice, direction and support! When one needs a lawyer, it is during a time great stress and worry. Nate's prompt, patient response when we reached to him remains the best experience we have ever had with a lawyer. He was caring, warm, and helped us to feel complet...
Nathan Lee Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Nate is a smart and dedicated attorney who I've known for many years. I highly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nate is very dedicated to his practice and is very knowledgeable. He is a hard worker and values his clients. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney in criminal law, DUI/DWI, or traffic areas."
"I endorse this lawyer. As a fellow DUIDLA member, I know Nathan is dedicated to excellent DUI defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nate is an excellent trial lawyer. He is always ready to jump into a case and defend his client before a jury. I've been very impressed with his knowledge of DUI law and compassion for his clients. You can't go wrong with hiring Nate if you're facing a DUI!"
Adrienne Teodorovic
DUI and DWI lawyer
Douglas Richards
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Associate, The Orr Law Firm, LLC
2005 - 2010
Assistant Public Defender, Monroe County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2019 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationFounding Member
2011 - 2018
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2011 - 2018
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2018
Denver Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2018
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Arapahoe County Deferred Judgment
Six month deferred judgment
Weld County DUI
Not Guilty
Denver DUI
Not Guilty
Education
2004
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Tulane University, Louisiana
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Received a summons for traffic infraction. I explained to the officer I live out of state to no avail.
04 Nov 2017
Q&A
Missed missed call to pretrial got out of jail Wednesday night it is now Tuesday there was a holiday on Monday however I still ?
07 Sep 2017
Q&A
I just recently had a DMV Hearing and I won the case, what is the next step after I won the hearing?
07 Aug 2017