PRACTICE AREAS
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Representation of individuals suspected of or charged with drug-related offenses, violent crimes, conspiracy, and gun charges. Ms. Johnson has represented clients during the investigative stage through appeal, including immunity negotiations, motion practice, trials, and expungements in cases brought by local district attorneys, the United States Attorney’s Office, the Department of Justice, and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office.
WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Representation of individuals and businesses who are defendants, targets, or witnesses in criminal investigations of mail or wire fraud, public corruption, healthcare fraud (Medicaid or Medicare fraud), money laundering, bank fraud, and contractor fraud. Ms. Johnson has assisted clients in all stages of these proceedings, including grand jury proceedings, negotiations of charges, trials, and appeals, whether brought by federal, state, or administrative agencies.
APPEALS
Briefing and arguing direct and interlocutory appeals to Louisiana and federal appellate courts.
professional representation
Representation of lawyers, doctors, and other healthcare providers accused of misconduct before disciplinary committees and licensing boards.
sexual misconduct
Investigation and defense of allegations related to sexual misconduct.
FORFEITURE
Negotiations and litigation concerning the seizure of assets by law enforcement.