Hillary Leigh Johnson
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Hillary Leigh Johnson
Biography
Attorney Hillary Johnson is a former prosecutor who brings experience and exceptional legal knowledge to each case she tries. She holds a degree in communication from Florida State University and Juris Doctor from the Jones School of Law at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. While she was in law school, Ms. Johnson completed an internship with the State Attorney’s Office in Panama City. After graduation, she worked as an attorney with Florida’s Department of Children and Families before accepting a position at the State Attorney’s Office in Manatee County and Sarasota. It was while she was at the State Attorney’s Office that Ms. Johnson gained valuable experience at trial defending clients who were charged with DUI, drug crimes, theft and other criminal offenses. She was the lead DUI prosecutor in this role. She completed the curriculum at the Advanced DUI School and received additional training in social media evidence, search and arrest warrants and jury selection. Ms. Johnson left the State Attorney’s Office to pursue an opportunity as a defense attorney. Today, she uses her extensive experience as a prosecutor in the defense of her clients.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney The Law Place
Year: 2015 - Current
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Attorney MSPerryLaw
Year: 2014 - 2015
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Attorney Florida Department of Children & Families
Year: 2012 - 2013
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Assistant State Attorney State Attorney's Office- 12th Judicial Circuit
Year: 2013 - 2014
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Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 98609 Member (Current)
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida Member (2015 - Current)
Sarasota County Bar Associaction Member (2014 - Current)
Manatee County Bar Association Member (2014 - Current)
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (2014 - Current)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (2014 - Current)
National College for DUI Defense Member (2014 - Current)
Inns of Court Member (2014 - Current)
Young Lawyers Division Member (2014 - Current)
Education
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Faulkner University J.D. (2012)
Year: 2009 - 2012
Honors: Activities: Chairman of the Board of Advocates, Mock Trial Team, President of the Public Interest Law Foundation
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Year: 2004 - 2008
Honors: Activities: Women's Softball Team
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Florida State University - Panama City campus B.S. (2009) | Communication
Year: 2008 - 2009
Websites
The Law Place
390 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
The Law Place
2445 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237
The Law Place
3426 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609