Atty. Scott Thomas Johnson

Atty. Scott Thomas Johnson

Scott Thomas Johnson is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Scott received a degree from Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, Netherlands in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Compton Compton 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Thomas Johnson at a glance

Scott Thomas Johnson is a L.A. County Alternate Public Defender based in Compton, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1998) and California (2001). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1997) and Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, Netherlands (Kenyon College, 1995). Serands clients in Compton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott Thomas Johnson is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Scott received a degree from Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, Netherlands in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Scott practices in Compton, CA

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Scott Thomas Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Where is Scott Thomas Johnson's law office located?
Scott Thomas Johnson's law practice is located in Compton, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Thomas Johnson handle?
Scott Thomas Johnson focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Thomas Johnson practiced law?
Scott Thomas Johnson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Scott Thomas Johnson go to law school?
Scott Thomas Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (Kenyon College, 1995).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1997
Kenyon College
Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, Netherlands
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
California
Admitted: 2001

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