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Anthony O. Van Johnson

4.4
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI ... +4 more
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Anthony

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 25%

When it comes to family relations and children, you need a firm that will aggressively fight for your rights, whether they be financial, related to custody of the children, property, or any other issues in your case.

30 years

25%
DUI and DWI 15%

I have personally represented clients facing their 1st to 11th DUI, including DUI accidents resulting in loss of life, severe injury, habitual violators, etc. Punishment for driving under the influence is more severe than ever.

30 years

15%
Personal Injury 10%

My personal injury practice includes: auto accidents, medical malpractice, products liability, nursing home negligence, dog bites, and wrongful death. Having represented clients in over forty (40) courts throughout the State of Georgia

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

Disbarment

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

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Anthony O. Van Johnson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Gary | February 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He's reliable

Solid representation for my defense in a heated criminal litigation trial was needed and I found just that in Anthony Van Johnson.

Posted by KEITH | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He beat my case.

This lawyer helped to save my life. I was fighting a uphill battle. I was supposed to do time (a loooong time). But somehow he got them to dismiss all charges. Very knowledgeable, understanding, patient and available. He cared about my freedom, not just money. At the end I felt like we were family.... The court appointed lawyer told me I need to take a plea deal. And that it was no chance to beat the case. But when I hired Anthony he asked me alot of questions. And he told me he would fight for my freedom. And that he did. Even though I saw some bad reviews about him, I give him nothing but praise. Also every lawyer, even the prosecutor & Judge seem to respect him. If I can give him more than 5 stars I would. He is a life saver.....LITERALLY!!!!

Posted by Elizabeth Briscoe | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kristen Nicole White's Mom

Anthony was very professional. Explained the whole process. Advised what he was doing, asking for etc, on every step of the way. He made my daughter and I both a lot calmer through all of this. This was our first time dealing with courts on a criminal case.

Posted by Ayan | May 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Accountable, efficient, honest, knowledgable lawyer

Accountability means everything to me. Mr Johnson was efficient in his work. The fact that I knew nothing about law, he didn't take advantage of the situation . He educated me and informed me of the nature of my case and what to expect. I am very pleased with his work and wish I could pay him more th...an he's charging. I hope I never get in trouble with the law, but if I do? I would definitely have him as my lawyer.

Posted by Donna | February 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Help in a time of trouble

Attorney VanJohnson faced an uphill battle with my son's charges which resulted from addiction. Although my son has been in recovery for over a year, he had several charges against him from the time prior to his rehabilitation. Attorney VanJohnson has defended my son against 3 separate charges now..., and particularly in the last instance, avoided a continuous jail sentence which would have resulted in my son losing his job. Anthony has always been professional and given us comfort and confidence no matter how bad the circumstances. He is tenacious in reaching the best possible agreement with the court for the benefit of the defendant. He has the ability to get right to the point of any legal issues. He has patiently answered any questions I have had regarding court actions. We are continuing to take advantage of his services for divorce agreement issues. I recommend Anthony to anyone facing difficult charges or just looking to modify an agreement. He's the best!

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 16

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anthony. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in GA, 2024

updated on 08/21/2024

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Georgia State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension issued in GA, 2022

updated on 04/27/2022

This 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.

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney At Law / Managing Attorney, VANJOHNSON LAW FIRM, LLC

Associations

1997 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

City of Atlanta v. TY

Reduced to reckless driving.

State v. MT

12 months probation.

City of Atlanta v. AZ

Reduced to reckless driving.

State v. RW

10 years probation.

City of Atlanta v. MN

Case dismissed.

City of Dunwoody v. AR

Reduced to reckless driving.

State v. CR

$1,500 fine. No jail time.

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Education

1994

Loyola University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Virginia Commonwealth University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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