Susan Johnson susanjohnson2626@gmail.com

Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer, St. Paul, MN

Susan Johnson is a new lawyer; she graduated with honors from Hamline University School of Law in 2009. However, she is not new to the legal field having worked as a legal investigator for more than 25 years. As an investigator Susan learned to ask the right questions, listen carefully and research the details related to a client’s case. These skills are essential for a successful trial lawyer who must also be an advocate. Susan is a strong, committed, and personally involved advocate for each of her clients.

As an investigator, Susan worked on criminal cases including murder, criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, and white collar crime. She also investigated health law, complex business litigation, and personal injury matters. Having worked in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, she has a depth of understanding about medical issues that relate to criminal as well as civil cases.

As a volunteer, Susan worked many years as a guardian ad litem in Hennepin County District Court. While in law school, she served on the board of the Minnesota Justice Foundation, an organization which develops ways to provide free legal assistance to those in need. Additionally, she volunteered as a pro bono investigator for the Innocence Project of Minnesota.

Susan is an adjunct professor teaching legal interviewing in the undergraduate legal studies program at Hamline University. She continues to be licensed by the State of Minnesota as a private detective.

Areas of Practice

Criminal Cases -State and Federal
- Murder
- Criminal Sexual Conduct
- Drug Offenses
- Weapons Charges
- White Collar Crimes
- Fraud
- Property Crimes
- Child Endangerment
- Traffic Offenses
Appellate and Post-Conviction Proceedings

Bar Admissions

Minnesota, 2009
U.S. District Court, Districts of Minnesota

Education

Hamline University School of Law, Saint Paul, Minnesota, cum laude, 2009
Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin, cum laude

Honors and Awards

Associate Editor, Hamline Journal of Public Policy & Law, 2008
Presidential Scholar, Hamline University School of Law, 2007-2009

Professional Associations and Memberships

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Bar Association
Minnesota Bar Association
Ramsey County Bar Association
Minnesota Association of Private Investigators
American Civil Liberties Union - Minnesota Chapter

Deborah Ellis is a criminal defense attorney located in St. Paul, MN. Attorney Ellis represents clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. She represents people charged with crimes in cities including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Stillwater, Hastings and Anoka as well as throughout Minnesota. We service counties that include Ramsey County, Hennepin County, Washington County, Dakota County, Anoka County, Scott County and Carver County. She represents clients in Wisconsin cities that include Hudson, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Balsam Lake, and Ellsworth and Wisconsin counties that include St. Croix County, Pierce County, Burnett County, Eau Claire County, and Polk County.