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I hired Peter Johnson to defend my partner against criminal charges of defrauding the state of California (2 felonies). The case took place in Mammoth Lakes, CA and Peter drove all the way there for the arraignment. He spoke with the District Attorney and convinced him that I had important information regarding this case. The D.A.’s investigator interviewed me as a witness with Peter Johnson sitting by my side. The D.A. decided to dismiss all charges against my partner. My partner and I were ecstatic. Peter is not only an excellent lawyer but is also a compassionate and moral person.

Peter Johnson handled my case extremely well. I was very happy with the deal that he was able to get for me. He was very knowledgeable and he seems to have a handle on all the ins-and-outs of DUI cases.

Fighting a case against Child Protective Services is very difficult and sometimes impossible but for a lawyer to step in and replace a Court-appointed attorney toward the end of a losing case is very scary and a huge risk but the risk that paid off when we hired an amazing lawyer Carin Johnson from the law office of Johnson and Johnson in Walnut Creek CA. I had called many lawyers to take our case because my daughter did not hurt her child and she was about to lose this child forever. Carin Johnson was the first lawyer to listen to our case in its entirety without interruption and cared about what was happening. She took our case and dug in without stopping. She was always so prepared to fight in court and her mind never stopped thinking. You could see this on her face at all times. Not only is she an incredibly smart and resourceful lawyer but very passionate about her client’s cases. When our case went to the appeals court in San Francisco she stood in front of three Superior Court Judges and was not only confident and prepared but spoke eloquently and compassionately. We are now getting my Granddaughter’s room ready for her to come home. It will be a very emotional day for my entire family. Our lives have been changed forever due to Ms. Johnson’s help. We are eternally in her debt and there are no words to express how grateful we are to her.

I hired Carin after I had some issues with CPS. Carin was straight forward and honest. She worked very hard to get the situation resolved. Carin was always available. I never felt lost or helpless. She fought hard for me and my children. And if it wasn’t for her and her team. I would not be spending the holidays with my children. She will always hold a very special place in my heart. I hope one day we can come together to make the world a better place.

I am currently a graduate student with a bachelor’s in mathematics and working on my masters in education. Almost all my life I have aspired to be a math teacher and when I was charged with a DUI I saw that dream going down the drain. I knew I wanted to fight it, knowing that if I had a misdemeanor on my record I wouldn’t be hired as a teacher. I hired Peter Johnson as my lawyer, it went to a jury trial, and I was found not guilty.

Peter Johnson saved my career and my dream. I could never thank him enough. He was everything I could have asked for. He is very knowledgeable about everything pertaining to DUI cases. This includes traffic law, DUI investigation protocol, compliance with Title 17, the devices used to test blood/breath alcohol, and more. And if his extensive knowledge isn’t enough, he is amazing in the courtroom. He connects to the jury by making them realize their importance in the justice system and also by making everything clear to them. Like what was said in the previous review, “he is a hawk.” I could not have asked for a better lawyer.”

Peter seriously saved my future, he is incredibly knowledgeable, trustworthy, and doesn’t like to lose! He is very upfront and honest with you at all times. The courts like to push cases back, courtrooms aren’t always available, so it takes a while to finally make it to a jury trial. But when you do, Peter is amazing! He captivates the jury with his knowledge and passion. I never had imagined that I would have the DUI charge dismissed but when the verdict came down as ‘not guilty’ I felt like it was a dream! I highly recommend Peter!

I hired Carin for a recent dependency case on the advice of my court-appointed attorney, and it was the best advice that I have ever taken. Dependency law is a very specialized and sensitive area of law and Carin is an absolute expert in this area. She made herself available to meet with me after hours the same day that I called her due to the time-sensitivity of the case. She carefully explained the entire process to me and made sure that I understood exactly what to expect each step along the way. She stayed in constant contact with me throughout the entire case, including nights and weekends, even on her own birthday. The quality that sets her so high above the rest is her compassion – she took my case personally. I felt that she was more than my attorney, I felt that she was my family. She fought for me and my daughter as if we were her own. She doesn’t take on clients for their money, she takes on clients because she feels strongly about advocating for the reunification of families, especially when the parents are wrongly accused. My case didn’t go to trial, and I am 100% confident that if it weren’t for Carin, we would not have had the same outcome. I owe everything to her – she saved my family!

Peter Johnson is highly knowledgeable in DUI laws. He is professional, upfront, and very honest. My case took a long time through the courts but I was very pleased with the outcome! It was definitely worth the wait. I highly recommend Peter Johnson.

We were put into an unfortunate situation by an ex-spouse who falsely accused a 7-year-old living in our household of inappropriate behavior. CPS was called and we had no idea how to handle the situation. After talking to two well-known family attorneys in Contra Costa (one of which is very high powered), both highly recommended Carin as a must-have attorney to help deal with CPS. It took only the first 5 minutes of my initial conversation with Carin to know that she was exactly the attorney we were looking for. She was very knowledgeable of the process, and each step happened exactly how Carin said it would with CPS. She helped prep us for what was coming and the best way to handle each step. The piece of mind alone knowing we had someone like Carin in our corner was worth every penny in itself. On a side note when Carin shows up with you to the CPS office, you can tell they are somewhat freaking out that they have to deal with her.

Carin Johnson was actually recommended to me by my court-appointed attorney in Napa county because of her experience with clients that have been recommended to be placed on the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI). In this case, the establishment and nurturing of prior relationships were necessary. Carin was familiar with the players involved and was able to advocate successfully on my behalf. There were extenuating circumstances that helped to disprove all claims made by CPS. It took some time for those facts to reveal themselves. Carin proposed a strategy that proved wholly successful and resulted in a complete dismissal of the case. Carin was attentive to my needs and she was sensitive to the facts surrounding my case. The staff at Johnson & Johnson were also very attentive and stepped for a couple of the hearings. I would highly recommend Carin’s service when there is an issue with juvenile dependency law.

Peter is phenomenal at what he does. He is extremely talented and works hard to achieve the results you are looking for. The process was long but worth the wait. I made a terrible decision and was arrested for a DUI, but Peter was able to help save my career. He was able to get both my court case and the DMV case dismissed. Exactly what I needed and worth every dollar. Don’t expect several phone calls and emails from him but expect him to tell you to live life as you normally would and let him take care of your case. Best investment I made and I highly recommend him.

Carin Johnson is an outstanding lawyer. From the beginning of the process seeking help until my case closed she guided me through with her knowledge and expertise. I have never been through anything like this in my life yet Carin kept me informed, calm, and confident that she had me covered. She was able to clearly explain the process every step of the way. In the courtroom, I felt strength having her by my side. Carin represented my family with care and excellence. She advised my husband on representation and her recommendation of Araceli Ramirez created a power team going to bat for us. There were times in my case I felt like giving up but with Carin’s knowledge and words I would feel like I could go on. She always went over and beyond her job. Even one time she was out of town with her family but she still answered my calls with patience and grace. After my court hearings, she still made herself available to me until the official closure of my case. She never handled me as a case but she built a personal and lasting relationship with me. I will never forget our last court hearing when she and Araceli came out of the courtroom to tell me we were going home to our babies and I saw they had tears in their eyes and I sobbed like a baby. They truly made a professional and personal connection to my family and I am ever grateful. If you are seeking legal help regarding family law look no further Carin…my super hero…is who you need.