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Prior to starting his own law firm, Mr. Johnson was a criminal defense and business litigation attorney at a well-respected Tampa Bay area law firm, served nearly six years as an assistant public defender in Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco counties), worked directly with the office of the president of the Orlando Magic on issues of trademark registration, and served as legislative legal aide to former State Representative Sylvester Turner (now mayor of Houston) for the 77th Legislative Session. While serving the state representative, he worked with legislators to create and pass the Texas Fair Defense Act which required, for the first time, all criminal courts in Texas to adopt formal procedures for providing appointed lawyers to indigent defendants.

I believe in preparing every case as if it is going to trial. It is only by being ready for trial that you can expose the weaknesses in the State's case and have any real leverage for plea negotiations.. Criminal defense is my passion and I truly believe that my clients are entitled to my absolute best efforts on every single case. Whether your charge is a minor misdemeanor, DUI, or serious felony, my representation of you does not change.. I accept cases on every type of crime short of death penalty cases. You have to be certified to handle death cases and I have not reached the point in my career where I am eligible to be certified.. While I am proud of my past achievements, unfortunately Bar rules prohibit me from posting them on this website.. I am licensed to practice in Florida and Federal court (Middle District Florida)