Atty. Derek Thomas Johnson

Atty. Derek Thomas Johnson

Derek Thomas Johnson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Derek has been licensed for 18 years.

Rochester Rochester 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Derek Thomas Johnson is a criminal defense attorney based in Rochester, Minnesota. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2008). Serands clients in Rochester, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Derek Thomas Johnson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Derek has been licensed for 18 years
  • Derek practices in Rochester, MN

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Derek Thomas Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Thomas Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rochester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Derek Thomas Johnson's law practice is located in Rochester, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Derek Thomas Johnson focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Derek Thomas Johnson practiced law?
Derek Thomas Johnson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Minnesota
Admitted: 2008

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