
Their reputation for winning has solidified them as a top law firm in Central Illinois.

Central Illinois Criminal Defense Attorneys
One of the Top Criminal Defense Firms in Bloomington, Peoria, Decatur & Springfield
Time is nothing to waste if you're facing a criminal conviction. Your freedom, rights, and way of life are on the line, and every day that passes allows the prosecution more time to build a case against you. If you've never been in this situation, it may be difficult to know where you can turn. The Central Illinois criminal defense attorneys at the Johnson Law Group have a reputation for helping individuals just like you work to put this matter behind you as soon as possible. When you hire our firm, we will fight for you throughout the entire process.
We are one of the largest criminal defense firms in the region. Our Central Illinois criminal defense lawyers bring together over 100 years of combined experience ready to be put to use for your case. Even though we are a large firm, we haven't forgotten the importance of the personal touch. The only way to protect our clients' best interests is to work closely with them through every step of the case.
Call us today at (309) 565-8825 to review your options with one of our Central Illinois criminal defense attorneys.

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Mark D. Johnson Founding Partner
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Brendan Bukalski Managing Partner
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Kevin Sanborn Attorney
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Douglas B. Johnson Attorney
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Brent R. Wright Investigator
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Ken D. Eckhauser Attorney
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Eric M. Schwing Attorney
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Kelly Bushue-Shapley Legal Assistant
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Dawn Trent Legal Assistant
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Holly McCann Legal Assistant
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Bethany Fry Administrative Assistant
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Kristina Feulner Legal Assistant


Our Practice Areas
Defending All Types of Criminal Cases- Battery
- Driver's License Reinstatement
- Drug Offenses
- DUI
- Expungements
- Gun Offenses
- Murder & Manslaughter
- Sex Offenses
- Theft Offenses
- Title IX Investigations

Ready to Stand by Your Side
Leveling the Playing Field for Our Clients
When a new client comes to us at Johnson Law Group, they are normally behind the eight ball. By the time the person has chosen to hire an attorney, he or she has typically already been arrested. The police have completed a full investigation, and the case is usually in the hands of the prosecutor. Our new client often feels helpless and alone, is being targeted by prosecutors and law enforcement, and may even have been deserted by friends and family. That is where we come in.
We level the playing field by getting straight to work, identifying the prosecutor and filing motions for discovery of evidence. These actions enable us to find out what the prosecutor knows — and at least as importantly, what he or she doesn't know. We will normally initiate negotiations in pursuit of a favorable disposition such as a reduction or outright dismissal of the charges, but at the same time, we prepare your case for the possibility that it will end up before a jury during a full trial.

Top-Notch Legal Representation
No matter how complicated the case before us, our Central Illinois criminal defense attorneys relentlessly pursue favorable outcomes for our clients.
Our firm is ready and willing to help you too.

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