Profiles

Established in 2001, the Law Office of Kelly S. Johnson is a law firm devoted to serving the personal injury and criminal defense needs of residents in Knoxville, Knox County, and the entire East Tennessee community. We believe in the value of professional yet personal care and strive to provide a friendly environment where you can discuss the details of your case candidly.

Contact our Knoxville office for a free initial consultation. Our firm has evening or weekend hours by appointment to meet your needs.

Kelly S. Johnson

Email: Kellysjohnsonesq@hotmail.com | Phone: 865-521-9700

A former acting assistant district attorney, Kelly S. Johnson has been practicing law in Tennessee for ten years. Mr. Johnson graduated from the University of Missouri, summa cum laude, with a degree in Political Science and he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2000.

Practice areas

Mr. Johnson's main practice areas are the following:

Personal injury, including car wrecks and work accidents
Criminal defense, including all state and federal charges
Immigration law, including naturalization and family-based petitions

Admissions

Mr. Johnson is admitted to practice before all Tennessee and federal courts, including the following:

Tennessee Supreme Court
Tennessee Criminal Court
Tennessee Circuit Court
Tennessee Chancery Court
Tennessee General Sessions Court

Tennessee Court of Appeals
Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals
United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
United States Supreme Court, Washington, D.C.

Extracurricular activities and awards

In addition to his thriving legal practice, Mr. Johnson has been an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law, and South College. He is also an active member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee.

Mr. Johnson received a Certificate of Academic Excellence for Legal Research, a Certificate of Academic Excellence for Contracts, and a Moot Court Brief Writing Award while attending law school at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Mr. Johnson also frequently sits as a special judge in the General Sessions Court for Knox County.

Lizi Johnson

Email: Liziportuguez@hotmail.com | Phone: 865-712-2311

Mr. Johnson's legal assistant, Lizi Johnson, is involved in developing sound case strategies for clients, investigating the details of accidents and criminal charges, and managing the daily routine of our office. She is very personable, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to should you have any questions regarding your case.

Originally from Lima, Peru, Lizi is fluent in both English and Spanish. She is an invaluable asset for our firm's many Hispanic clients.

First Tennessee Plaza
800 South Gay Street, Suite 1950
Knoxville, Tennessee 37929

Telephone: 865.521.9700
Teléfono en español: 865.712.2311

Se habla español.
Para consultas gratuitas con el Abogado Kelly S. Johnson en español, por favor
llame: 865.712.2311.

Accidentes de auto y de trabajo; Defensa Criminal; Trámites de Inmigración.