Atty. Wendy Johnson

Atty. Wendy Johnson

Wendy Johnson is a trial lawyer and litigator who joined RMP LLP as a Partner in July 2019. She is based in Springdale, Arkansas, and represents individuals and businesses in complex legal matters at the state and federal levels.

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About Wendy Johnson at a glance

Wendy Johnson is a criminal defense, business, tax litigation, and white collar attorney based in Springdale, Arkansas, practicing at RMP LLP. Admitted to practice in Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association. Educated at Ouachita Baptist University (B.A.) and University of Arkansas (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Springdale, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Wendy Johnson is a trial lawyer and litigator who joined RMP LLP as a Partner in July 2019
  • She is based in Springdale, Arkansas, and represents individuals and businesses in complex legal matters at the state and federal levels
  • Ms. Johnson co-leads the firm’s Investigations and Corporate Compliance practice
  • Her work includes advising and representing clients in matters involving Corporate Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Defense related to white-collar matters, and Litigation and Controversy involving tax issues
  • She regularly assists organizations and executives with internal investigations, regulatory compliance concerns, and matters involving alleged corporate misconduct
  • Ms. Johnson routinely represents clients facing investigations conducted by multiple divisions of the U.S
  • Department of Justice, including the Criminal Division, Tax Division, Antitrust Division, and the Public Integrity Section
  • Her practice frequently involves navigating high-stakes government inquiries and coordinating defense strategies across agencies
  • Before entering private practice, Ms. Johnson served for 12 years as an Assistant United States Attorney, including in the role of First Assistant United States Attorney, and spent eight years as a state Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • This background provides her with a practical understanding of how federal and state enforcement agencies evaluate and pursue investigations and litigation
  • Ms. Johnson has tried numerous jury trials in both state and federal courts and has argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • She has led defense teams in complex, multi-week trials, including representing a National Sales Director in the poultry industry charged with criminal conspiracy by the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice
  • Following two lengthy trials in Denver that resulted in hung juries, the matter was ultimately dismissed with prejudice by the Antitrust Division
  • The defense team’s work in the case was recognized as AmLaw’s Litigators of the Week

Practice Areas Explained

Wendy Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wendy 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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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Litigation

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Wendy Johnson

Where is Wendy Johnson's law office located?
Wendy Johnson's law practice is located in Springdale, Arkansas. The firm is RMP LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wendy Johnson handle?
Wendy Johnson focuses on criminal defense, business, tax litigation, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
Where did Wendy Johnson go to law school?
Wendy Johnson earned their education at (B.A.); (J.D.).
How can I contact Wendy Johnson for a consultation?
You can contact Wendy Johnson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Wendy Johnson received?
Wendy Johnson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax.

Education

B.A.
Ouachita Baptist University
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J.D.
University of Arkansas
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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association

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