A Firm Built on Trust and Excellence
At Edward Johnson and Associates P.C., we believe that every client deserves expert legal representation backed by integrity, diligence, and a relentless pursuit of justice. With years of experience handling complex legal matters, our firm is committed to providing personalized, results-driven legal solutions tailored to your unique needs.

“Edward Johnson got me probation for a class X felony (6-30 years) and even recovered some of the assets forfeited during the case. Would recommend him to anybody needing criminal defense.”
B. Ryan
About us
Founded by Edward Johnson, our firm has built a reputation for excellence in defense, civil asset forfeiture and expungement matters in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Our clients agree, as we are one of the highest rated criminal law firms in Illinois reviews If you want to bring the fight, you will need a complete legal defense team and not a solo attorney.
We take pride in guiding our clients through legal challenges with clear communication, strategic advocacy, and a deep understanding of the law.
Meet Our Team

Attorney Edward D Johnson III
Founder and Lead Attorney
Attorney Edward Johnson is a distinguished criminal defense and civil forfeitaure attorney serving the Chicago land area, Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
His practice spans a wide array of criminal issues, including homicide, weapons offenses, theft, drug charges, DUI, federal charges, civil forfeiture and criminal record expungement.

Sophak Larsen
Civil Forfeiture Paralegal
Sophak Larsen is an experienced paralegal with a strong background in federal civil forfeiture and immigration law. Previously, she interned at the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. Before that, Sophak worked as a Legal Secretary, supporting immigration cases and preparing affidavits for USCIS and DHS filings.
In addition to her professional experience, Sophak holds an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate from the College of DuPage and was inducted into Lambda Epsilon Chi. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Royal Phnom Penh University. She also brings valuable international experience, having served in leadership training and NGO roles in Cambodia.

Timothy Bonner
Client Intake Specialist
Timothy Bonner is a bachelor of science graduate in technical management from Devry University where he developed his strong analytical, organizational and bookkeeping skills.
Timothy is an intake specialist at the Edward Johnson and Associates, where he’s the first point of contact for potential clients. With an extensive background in customer service, Timothy has the natural ability to guide our clients through any legal or financial concerns. His friendly communication style makes clients feel at ease and well-informed, setting the stage for a great working relationship from the start.

Midge McCoy
Paralegal
Midge holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Paralegal Certificate from Athens Technical College in Athens, Georgia. A proud Cook County native, they returned to Chicago after spending 14 years in North Carolina and Georgia.
Now in their second year working at Edward Johnson and Associates, they are energized by the rapidly evolving landscape of criminal justice, where new legislation and court rulings offer significant opportunities for change.

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