Atty. Jorie Kendra Johnson

Atty. Jorie Kendra Johnson

Criminal defense lawyers provide an essential service to the public and I feel privileged to be part of that community. Specifically with regard to criminal records law, I have come to realize that people desperately need help in cleaning off their past records in order to obtain employment, housing, professional licensure, restore previously forfeited rights, etc.

Aurora Aurora 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Jorie Kendra Johnson at a glance

Jorie Kendra Johnson is an Attorney based in Aurora, Illinois, practicing at The Law Office of Jorie K Johnson, LLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, ssd, and expungement. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008) and United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (2019). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2008) and Northwestern University (B.S. Phillips, 2002). Active member of Women’s Criminal Defense Bar Association Chicago Bar Association DuPage County Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Aurora, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Criminal defense lawyers provide an essential service to the public and I feel privileged to be part of that community
  • Specifically with regard to criminal records law, I have come to realize that people desperately need help in cleaning off their past records in order to obtain employment, housing, professional licensure, restore previously forfeited rights, etc
  • I came to realize early on in my career that not very many Illinois attorneys focus on this important area of the law, and this was one of the main reasons I launched my own firm in February 2010
  • Even worse, I saw many instances of bad or erroneous legal advice being given to criminal defendants in this highly nuanced area of law
  • I quickly realized that there was an opportunity for a boutique law firm such as mine to develop and thrive
  • More importantly, I saw an opportunity to help individuals better themselves both personally and professionally
  • I am honored to be able to provide this invaluable service to my fellow Illinois citizens
  • I take great pride in my expungement, sealing and clemency petitions alike and have a proven track record of success with each type of petition
  • Over the years I have grown my practice to include representation for individuals charged with a wide range of criminal offenses, from traffic tickets to misdemeanors to felonies, violent or otherwise
  • I have negotiated many favorable plea deals and tried multiple cases, depending upon each individual client's wants and needs
  • I also work with individuals looking more specifically to restore their firearms ownership rights/privileges by preparing denial and revocation appeals to the Illinois State Police's FOID Card Review Board (previously ISP's Director of State Police.) Please do not hesitate to reach out me if you are in need of one or more of these services
  • I promise I will fight for you and I hope you can become one of my many satisfied clients!

Practice Areas Explained

Jorie Kendra Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Social Security Disability

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Expungement & Sealing

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jorie Kendra Johnson

Where is Jorie Kendra Johnson's law office located?
Jorie Kendra Johnson's law practice is located in Aurora, Illinois. The firm is The Law Office of Jorie K Johnson, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jorie Kendra Johnson handle?
Jorie Kendra Johnson focuses on criminal defense, ssd, expungement. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jorie Kendra Johnson practiced law?
Jorie Kendra Johnson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Jorie Kendra Johnson go to law school?
Jorie Kendra Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Phillips, 2002).
How can I contact Jorie Kendra Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 2008
B.S. Phillips
Northwestern University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2019

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