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Lauren Johnson-Norris

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Phone: (949) 622-5522
Fax: (949) 622-5511

19200 Von Karman Ave #400
Irvine, California 92612

Lauren Johnson-Norris has 18 years of experience defending clients in criminal and juvenile cases. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star and Top Women Lawyer in Southern California by Los Angeles Magazine. She has represented thousands of clients, and has both zealously defended and exonerated many clients in complex and high-stakes cases in Southern California. Her advocacy, experience, and passion to protect her client’s rights has earned her an outstanding reputation amongst her peers, prosecutors, and Judges.

JCLGMs. Johnson-Norris is well-known for her aggressive defense of criminal, juvenile, and CPS cases, earning her a reputation as the “go to” parents’ lawyer in Orange County. She is a Certified Parent Educator (UCLA) and uses her education to counsel her clients to make positive changes in their lives and to get through difficult times. She is not only a fierce litigator and persuasive advocate who gets outstanding result, she practices law with empathy and compassion for her clients.

Ms. Johnson-Norris is the Past-President of the South Orange County Bar Association, an association of lawyers whose clients are in South Orange County. She is also active in the Orange County Bar Association and several criminal defense bar associations in California and nation-wide. Ms. Johnson-Norris is also a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyer College, where she received training by the nation’s greatest trial lawyers.

In 2012, Ms. Johnson-Norris wrote the winning appeal in the landmark juvenile medical marijuana case In re Drake M. (2012) 211 Cal.App.4th 754. In 2011, Ms. Johnson-Norris was awarded the Paul Bell Fellowship through Appellate Defenders, Inc. for her work championing the rights of parents in Juvenile Dependency Appeals. She has handled nearly 400 cases on appeal.

Upon graduation from Law School, Ms. Johnson-Norris was awarded the Archie A. Gorfinkle Award For The Most Promising Graduate Entering The Field Of Criminal Law from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Lauren Johnson-Norris has volunteered to judge mock trial at UCI Law School and presented a mock argument to the incoming 1L class.

Ms. Johnson-Norris is a Southern California native and serves as an Irvine City Commissioner with the City of Irvine.

Education

J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 2003
Awarded Archie A. Gorfinkle Award for Most Outstanding Graduate Entering the Field of Criminal Defense.

B.A. Sociology, Pitzer College

Gerry Spence’s Western Trial Advocacy Institute, 2007

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice California, 2003
District of Columbia, 2009
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Lauren Johnson-Norris realizes that anyone can be arrested and accused of a crime and will never judge you for it. She will fight each and every charge, fully aware that the consequences of a case can forever change her client's life. Some convictions result in the loss of employment, can lead to deportation, or result in separation from a client's family. Call us at (949) 622-5522 or contact us online for your initial consultation with Orange County Criminal defense and juvenile dependency attorney Lauren Johnson-Norris.

Client Reviews
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The Johnson Law Group handled a very important and delicate matter with professionalism and a caring manner. Attorneys were knowledgeable, in communications, and provided a top notch service to my need. I highly recommend the Johnson Law Group for your important legal issues. Hardy Jr.
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Lauren Johnson-Norris was amazing. She explained everything in ways that were easily understood, & answered all of my question. She was respectful, but also open & honest. She started work on my case the first day we met & got results quickly. She demonstrated passion, concern, and showed true feeling for my situation. My expectations were greatly exceeded. I would say she has an incredible attention for detail, & has a real dedication to her work. Lauren Johnson-Norris would be my first recommendation to any of my family or friends similarly in need of legal assistance. Heather
★★★★★
I researched a lot of attorneys and had met with two attorneys before speaking with Ms. Johnson-Norris and retaining her. I was facing serious charges that could not be on my record, due to my job and was really scared. I felt hopeless & thought my life was ruined...until I found Ms. Johnson-Norris… A criminal defense client (drug case)
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She is on point. She knows her field well. I have to give credit where credit is due, you deserve it Lauren Johnson-Norris… Anonymous, Victim of Domestic Violence
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Lauren Johnson-Norris was my saving grace. I naively thought you were innocent until proven guilty. However, I soon discovered that CPS and family court does not see things that way… Mrs. G, a CPS client