Peter John Johnson

Peter John Johnson has dedicated more than 27 years to practicing law, providing expert legal representation in Contra Costa County, California. Since 1998, he has been a partner at The Law Office of Johnson & Johnson, where he focuses on Criminal Defense, Juvenile Dependency, Driving Under the Influence, and related civil rights litigation. His commitment to his clients is evident in the personalized attention he offers to each case.

Mr. Johnson has an impressive record, having conducted over 100 jury trials in both state and federal courts. His extensive training includes hundreds of hours in scientific and legal fields, covering areas such as brain injury, physical and sexual abuse, child interviews, and police misconduct. He has also received advanced training in forensic techniques like Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, and holds NHTSA certification in DUI Investigation and Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement.

In addition to his practice, Mr. Johnson is a respected educator, frequently teaching attorneys nationwide about complex criminal defense issues and the integration of scientific understanding in legal contexts. His trial experience ranges from serious charges like murder to DUI cases, and he has successfully handled federal jury trials involving race discrimination and police misconduct.

Mr. Johnson is also the author of the authoritative text "California Driving Under the Influence Defense," published by Thomson Reuters, with the latest edition released in September 2020.