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Your legal troubles have solutions. Johnson Criminal Law Group has the answers.
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Specialized Defense to Stabilize Your Future
Unexpected legal emergencies can be overwhelming and leave you feeling judged, confused, and vulnerable.
As an Orange County resident who needs to protect your family, career, or reputation, you need a respected and relentless attorney who sees you as a person, not just a case.
Johnson Criminal Law Group sees you. Led by founder Lauren Johnson-Norris, an experienced criminal and juvenile law advocate, our team of experts fight for your rights to restore control and deliver the best possible results for your legal emergency.
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Criminal Defense
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Johnson Criminal Law Group offers 24/7 human reception and immediate team access because we know how much stress can intensify when you can’t reach legal help.
We start managing your criminal defense in Orange Count as soon as you retain us to restore your sense of control and prevent the situation from spiraling further.
Criminal Defense
Protect your rights with an aggressive advocate who understands your case
DUI
Drug Crime Defense & DUID
Seize the initiative with a strategic roadmap for a superior legal outcome
Domestic Violence Defense
Insulate your family from chaotic litigation and prevent a permanent record
Restraining Orders
Theft Defense
Ensure your voice is heard with an elite defense that reshapes your case
Violent Crime Defense
Neutralize threatening state aggression with a sophisticated & strategic defense
Vehicle Crime Defense
Secure an advocate that combines deep legal knowledge with decisive action
Criminal Record Expungement
Protect your personal legacy with a definitive exit from the legal system
Appeals
Dismantle flawed verdicts and mandate a formal correction of the record
Juvenile Crimes
Deploy proven defense tactics for your minor that dismantle the state’s case
Other Crimes
Block the state’s momentum and overreach with a decisive & direct defense
Child Protective Services (CPS) Law Practice Areas
Johnson Criminal Law Group brings unparalleled experience and a proven record of success as CPS case lawyers in Orange County.
We know how to navigate the complexities of your specific circumstances and we’ll provide honest, straightforward guidance to get you through.
CPS Investigations
Protect your rights with an aggressive advocate who understands your case
Child Abuse & Neglect
Stabilize your situation and prevent escalating charges with immediate action
CACI Hearings
Seize the initiative with a strategic roadmap for a superior legal outcome
Relative Placement
Insulate your family from chaotic litigation and prevent a permanent record
Guardianships & Adoptions
Ensure your voice is heard with an elite defense that reshapes your case
Juvenile Dependency
Dismantle flawed verdicts and mandate a formal correction of the record
Featured Case Results
Mr. V was initially charged with causing lasting injuries in a bar fight, but our investigation revealed he only witnessed the incident and did not participate. The DA dismissed the charges, and Mr. V later became a doctor.
Ms. C was charged with grand theft in multiple counties. Our office negotiated credit for time served and probation (no jail time). We secured community service instead of providing DNA as part of the plea agreement.
Mr. A was accused of embezzling $50,000 based on a bank teller’s suspicion more than a decade earlier. The case was dismissed after a swift trial motion.
Mr. H was charged with spraying noxious gas in his neighbor’s face during an altercation. Felony reduced to misdemeanor, no jail time, one year probation.
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Refreshing & Life-Changing Experience
I would highly recommend Ms. Johnson-Norris. She and her staff were knowledgeable, very personable, and sensitive to my personal situation. They kept me informed at every turn and were easily contacted whenever I had a question or concern. Additionally, Ms. Johnson-Norris successfully attained what I felt was a favorable outcome. She provided me with approachability and results, enabling me to move on and put the past behind me. Thank you, Ms. Johnson-Norris for everything, especially a huge sigh of relief!
I hired Lauren Johnson-Norris when social services showed up at my door asking questions after my husband and I got into an argument. I didn’t understand why they were there and everything was so overblown. They threatened to put my kids in foster care. Ms. Johnson-Norris created a plan to keep my family together, to keep us all safe and to help us get out of the system quickly. She was compassionate and as smart as can be. Her fees were reasonable, I could always get her on the phone and it was such a relief to know that she was on our side. If you or your family ever run into trouble with social services, I strongly recommend calling her. I am so thankful.
Ms. Johnson-Norris represented my wife and me in a motion for relative placement of our grandchild. This was part of a nightmarish case involving the SSA, a corrupt and broken system rife with cronyism, ineptitude and conflicts of interest. Ms. Johnson-Norris was recommended to us as an expert in this area and we are so grateful to her for how she helped us. I’m experienced in dealing with attorneys in commercial and civil issues through my career, but dependency court is a bizarre world where normal rules and rights do not apply. In OC, it is a closed system filled with bias, and outsiders are at a disadvantage. Ms. Johnson-Norris is highly respected in this world and highly effective. She is always professional and an excellent communicator, never failing to return calls and emails promptly as we navigated this valley of terror. She was always prepared with thoughtful, intelligent, reasonable, and realistic counsel. She continues to guide, represent, and help us as things wrap up. I can’t recommend her highly enough. She is highly credible and experienced in this area of law, and there are not many who are. We are so glad she represented us. Her guidance and insight were invaluable to our family, and her teaming with the other counsel for our family was highly effective.
Lauren Johnson-Norris is extremely knowledgeable in family court. She communicates with you as a client and is realistic in your options and outcomes. She helped us get our kids returned to us and sort through the maze of dependency court and social services.
Ms. Johnson-Norris is an aggressive, professional and effective attorney. Thank you for your legal assistance. Her follow-through is to be commended, and she always returns phone calls and quickly replies to email. The outcome would not have been the same without Ms. Johnson-Norris as my attorney. I would highly recommend Ms. Johnson-Norris to friends and family in need of legal advice. Thank you!