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.
Additionally, Edward Johnson is honored as Illinois’ Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 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. Moreover, with a reputation for tenacity and dedication, Edward Johnson commits to providing top-tier defense for clients facing serious charges.
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