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I was arrested over 5 years for a DUI .08. my car parked in a driveway and I was not in it. Peter was honest and upfront with me from day one. We had a 50/50 chance of going to a jury trial. In my line of work an arrest is bad enough, a DUI is not acceptable. Peter was able to plea for disorderly conduct, 1-year probation, and his office would help me remove from my record after 1 year. Peter will not sugar coat he is very direct, honest, knowledgeable, and responsive. He will not tell you what you want to hear, he will tell it like it is, good or bad, and likely scenarios. No false expectations. I strongly feel he was there to fight for me each and every time in and out of the courtroom for the best possible outcome. if you are facing a DUI charge, Peter is the best.

Carin represented me in a recent dependency court matter in Sonoma County. Carin was responsive, creative, adaptable, and extremely intelligent in the way she handled my case. Although my case did not go to trial, I have no doubt in my mind it could have if my council was not as skilled and knowledgeable as Carin. Dependency law is highly specialized, and Carin is an expert. Carin always took the time to answer my questions and explain the process in detail. She came to all proceedings prepared and having done any applicable research into case law. Carin had a plan and strategy from the very beginning and was prepared for multiple contingencies. Carin’s partner Peter Johnson assisted me in minor criminal proceedings, and their coordinated approach was highly beneficial and streamlined communications. Peter was excellent to work with as well. Last but not least the billing was exceptionally fair and her services were worth every cent.

I cannot overstate what an exceptional job Carin did on my case.

Carin Johnson is an EXCELLENT lawyer!! I was falsely accused of a terrible allegation. I had 3 lawyers before Carin that did absolutely nothing to litigate my case and take it on! The allegations eventually became a vicious cycle that got worse with time. Unfortunately, I was stuck in a nightmare that I could never wake up from. I felt like there were vultures attacking me left & Right due to these allegations. After 2 years I found a National Organization for the falsely accused. They referred me to Carin Johnson. When I met Carin I knew something was different about her. She was compassionate about her clients & her work. She took her time to really investigate my case. She gave me her undivided attention & was quick to get back to me on everything. She was there for me day & nite. No other lawyer gave me this type of compassion and loyalty to my case ever. She is so well respected in the court community. When I retained Carin the attacks stopped. I felt protected by Carin. I actually put her in my cell phone as, “Vulture patrol”. She is now a friend for life. She saved my life & my daughter from a terrible situation.

She performed a miracle in the courtroom during trial. After almost 3 years of being falsely accused it is impossible in the legal system to turn a case around after so many years of damage. I watched Carin methodically day by day start to turn the ship around and stop the attacks. Her strategy is amazing to watch. No one had the knowledge, education, and passion to litigate my case. When it came to trial I felt so proud that I never gave up on my innocents and I knew in my heart I had the best lawyer by my side to clear my name.

My ex had already assassinated my character to so many people and the community. None of that mattered anymore because I knew in my heart I would get justice with Carin. I knew I was credible and my ex was not credible. I was honest with Carin about everything. I also respect Carin because she will not take on your case unless she feels you have a real testimony to the truth. Money is not what drives her. What drives her is her passion for justice and to exonerate the innocent. That alone is why she is so respected in the Court community. I had the opportunity to meet high respected experts and people in the legal system. Carin is worth every single penny if you are blessed enough to retain her. The day of trial finally came. After the judge had heard the case and Carin was able to get the judge to go back almost 3 years which is a “Miracle” in itself.

I was exonerated of the terrible false allegation my ex got away with for way too long. The judge also threw out people in the case due to its longevity because of Carin! I have never felt so free and blessed in my life. Most importantly, Carin saved my daughter from a terrible life situation that was built on lies. I now have my daughter completely back in my life! I am exonerated and free from a terrible nightmare that I could never wake up from. Carin has become a great friend and always will be, I will never forget her and what she has done for my family. She is my Guardian Angel and my Rock/Diamond! I have learned so much from her. She almost makes me want to become a lawyer because I look up to her so much! I would love to exonerate the innocent. I can not recommend a better lawyer! If I could give a million stars I would! 2016 has never been better!

I hired Peter to help with my son’s Minor-DUI case (was driving with a .04 and was subject to having a license taken for a year by DMV). Peter was really helpful, getting us an extension twice when needed, meeting with us multiple times, answering all our questions, and then winning our case! It was a stressful situation for our family and having somebody who knew the ins and outs of the DMV system, including which hearing officers are friendly and which are not, and the relevant case law, was a big stress relief. I would highly recommend Peter for this type of work.

The man works magic! not just in DUI but violent crimes. I was charged with three assaults with bodily injury which carries a hefty sentence of 4 years in state prison per charge. I had no witnesses and 15 witnesses against me. Two of them were the men who were hospitalized by my accident. He as able to get the charge reduced and plea me out with 4 months house arrest and a 3 year probation. In Contra Costa county, that’s a miracle. He saved me a ton of money an a lot of time. The least I could do was post this. Trust me, don’t waste your time going to another lawyer this mans your one-stop-shop.