Attorney Edward D. Johnson III
Founding Attorney
Since 2014, Attorney Edward Johnson, founder of Edward Johnson and Associates P.C., has established himself as a top-tiered and distinguished attorney.
Recognized for his exceptional skill in criminal defense, Edward Johnson has been honored as one of Illinois’ Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 and one of the 10 Best Under 40 in the state by the American Institute of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
His practice spans a wide array of criminal issues, including homicide, weapons offenses, theft, drug charges, DUI, and expungement. With a reputation for tenacity and dedication, Edward Johnson is committed to providing top-tier defense for individuals facing serious legal challenges.
Professional & Education
- Colorado, 2013
- Member, Chicago Bar Association, 2013 – Present
- Member, Cook County Bar Association, 2013 – Present
- Member, DuPage County Bar Association, 2013 – Present
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association, 2013 – Present
- Member, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2014 – Present
Honors and Awards
- Rising Star in Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers.com, 2016 – 2018
- Best 10 Under 40 – Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2015 – present
- Clients’ Choice Badge in Criminal Defense, AVVO.com, 2014 – present
- Clients’ Choice Badge in DUI, AVVO.com, 2014 – present
- “Top 10” Criminal Defense Lawyer under 40 in Illinois, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2014-present
Scholarly Lectures
- Defending DUI and Related Cases, E-book
- Defending DUI and Related Cases 2014 Edition (2 Vols.), 2014
- Attacking and Defending Drunk Driving Tests, James Publishing Publication, 2013
- Relentless Criminal Cross-Examination, James Publishing publication, 2012
- Appeals To The Illinois Supreme And Appellate Courts, Illinois State Bar Association, 1994
- Ethics, Ethical Pitfalls for New Lawyers, 2013
- ISBA General MCLE, ISBA Basic Skills- For Newly Admitted Attorneys: Full Seminar, 2013
- DUI, Sentencing Considerations and Options in Impaired Driving Cases, 2013
- Civil Practice and Procedure, Civil Practice and Procedure Update – 2013: Full Seminar, 2014
- Criminal Law, Criminal Law Update: Full Package, 2014Illinois Criminal Records: Expungement and Other Relief, Expungement, 2014
- Trial Techniques (Spring), Fred Lane’s ISBA Trial Technique Institute, 2014
- Trial Techniques (Fall), Fred Lane’s ISBA Trial Technique Institute, 2014
- DUI – Illinois Secretary of State Administrative Hearings, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2014
- Discovery Methods in Criminal Cases, The Art of War, 2014
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