Atty. David Franklin Johnson
David Johnson, a graduate of Regent Law School, is a seasoned attorney with a diverse legal background. A former active duty Army judge advocate, paratrooper, and combat veteran, David's career spans roles as a litigator, Military Practice Group Director, and real estate attorney at private firms before joining Anchor Legal.
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David Franklin Johnson is a Senior Counsel based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Anchor Legal Group, PLLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2010). Educated at Regent University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Regent University M.Ed. Special Education College of Charleston B.A. Communication (—). Active member of Virginia Bar Association Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association Federal Bar Association Virginia Women Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Johnson, a graduate of Regent Law School, is a seasoned attorney with a diverse legal background
- A former active duty Army judge advocate, paratrooper, and combat veteran, David's career spans roles as a litigator, Military Practice Group Director, and real estate attorney at private firms before joining Anchor Legal
- After high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps but transitioned to the College of Charleston due to an injury, earning a B.A. in Communication
- David's civilian career included work in athletics, entertainment, fitness, and special education teaching
- Returning to the military, he served in various capacities in the Army, including Operational Law, Prosecution, Defense, and as an advisor to high-ranking commanders
- Admitted to practice in Virginia and Tennessee, he is licensed in state courts and federal courts in Virginia's Eastern and Western districts
- His military legal experience includes roles as a U.S
- Army Judge Advocate, Prosecutor, and Defense Counsel, among others
- While at law school, David was a National Finalist in the American College of Trial Lawyers Trial Competition and claimed the National Championship in the Stetson Law Pre-Trial Competition
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Virginia Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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