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Knut S. Johnson

Knut S. Johnson

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1 review

655 West Broadway, Suite 900, San Diego, CA 92101

Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, Federal Criminal Law and 1 more

About Knut S. Johnson

Knut S. Johnson is a lawyer practicing criminal law, white collar crime, federal criminal law and 1 other area of law. Knut received a B.S. degree from Tulane University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years. Knut practices at Knut S. Johnson in San Diego, CA.

Knut S. Johnson (San Diego, California)

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Posted by anonymous
March 19, 2018
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I am a Norwegian citizen who was a stock broker, venture capitalist and entrepreneur. Mr Johnson manipulated me into a horrible plea agreement falsely promising immediate release and no deportation. Instead I was sentenced to four years and deported. I lost my Yacht, home and all my assets because he prevented me from my own forfeiture hearing although I insisted in writing. He was paid 75K, and performed worse than public defender. DO NOT USE THIS LAWYER!!!!

 

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 1
    • Federal Criminal Law
  • White Collar Crime
  • Environmental Law

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Knut S. Johnson
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    United States v. Rodriguez-Cruz, 255 F. 3d 1054 (9th Cir. 2001)
    United States v. Hebert, 201 F. 3d 1103 (9th Cir. 1999)
    United States v. Garcia-Barron, 116 F. 3d 1305 (9th Cir. 1997)
    S.E.C. v. Worthen, 98 F. 3d 480 (1996)
    United States v. Heffner, 85 F. 3d 435 (9th Cir. 1996)
    United States v. Soyl
    , 3 F.3d 1312 (9th Cir. 1993)
    Unites States v. Alvarez, 972 F.2d 1000 (9th Cir. 1992)
    United States v. Alvarez, 960 F. 2d 830 (9th Cir. 1992)
    United States v. Dickey, 924 F. 2d 936 (9th Cir. 1991)
    United States v. Doering, 909 F.2d 392 (9th Cir. 1990)
    Unites States v. Pelayo-Bautista, 907 F.2d 99 (9th Cir. 1990)
    Unites States v. Burns, 894 F.2d 334 (9th Cir. 1990)
    Unites States v. Steinfels, 753 F.2d 373 (9th Cir. 1985)

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, California
    1986, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    1988, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    1990, U.S. Supreme Court
    1991, New Mexico (Inactive)
    1997, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
    1999, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
    2014, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    2023, New York
    2024, Oregon
    2024, Washington
    Memberships
    Criminal Justice Act Advisory Committee, Southern District of California
    Chair [2014-present]
    Magistrate Selection Committee, Southern District of California [2013]
    University of San Diego School of Law, Law Alumni Board of Directors [2008-present]
    President Elect [2014-2015]
    American Bar Association, Chairman, Solo & Small Firm Committee, Criminal Justice Section [2000-2006])
    Member, Defense Function Committee [1996-2001]
    San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association, Board of Directors [1996-2001]
    President [2001-2002]
    San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyers Club
    Criminal Justice Act Panel, Representative to Southern District of California [2006 - present]
    Attorney Representative, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal [2001-2005]
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    California Public Defenders Association
    California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
    San Diego Bar Association
    Lawyers Club of San Diego
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of San Diego
    Class of 1986
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Tulane University
    Class of 1980
    B.S.
    with honors
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

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655 West Broadway, Suite 900San Diego, CA 92101U.S.A.

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