Johnson Law Group - Peoria, IL

Tenacious Criminal Defense Across Peoria and Central Illinois

When you are arrested or investigated for a criminal charge, your liberty, career, and personal future are immediately on the line. Johnson Law Group stands as one of Central Illinois' largest and most formidable criminal defense firms, maintaining a staffed downtown office at 411 Hamilton Boulevard in Peoria. Established in 1996, the firm's legal team combines more than 100 years of collective courtroom experience. Led by founding partner Mark D. Johnson, managing partner Brendan Bukalski, and partners Douglas B. Johnson and Alex Kurth, the practice features former prosecutors and seasoned litigators who understand exactly how the state constructs its allegations. For individuals who need to find a criminal defense attorney or hire a DUI lawyer in Peoria County, Johnson Law Group delivers aggressive courtroom advocacy designed to dismantle prosecutorial theories and preserve client freedoms.

Aggressive Defense for DUI and Driver's License Reinstatement

An arrest for driving under the influence triggers immediate civil driver's license suspensions as well as criminal charges. The defense attorneys at Johnson Law Group thoroughly dissect traffic stop legality, field sobriety test protocols, and chemical breathalyzer equipment calibrations. The firm defends clients facing statutory summary suspensions, multiple DUI allegations, and felony aggravated DUIs. Furthermore, the team regularly represents motorists at formal and informal driver's license reinstatement hearings before the Illinois Secretary of State, as well as contesting high-stakes traffic ticket violations to shield commercial licenses and driving records.

Drug Crimes, Weapons Charges, and Violent Offenses

State and federal prosecutors aggressively target felony drug distribution and firearms allegations. Johnson Law Group vigorously defends clients facing narcotics offenses, including drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and prescription fraud. The firm also defends clients against severe violent crime accusations such as aggravated battery, weapons violations, robbery, armed violence, and homicide. When disputes arise within households, the firm defends against domestic violence charges and associated orders of protection, conducting pre-file investigations to prevent baseless claims from turning into devastating felony convictions.

Theft, Burglary, White Collar Defense, and Title IX Cases

Beyond street offenses, the firm handles theft and burglary defense, ranging from retail shoplifting misdemeanors to felony residential burglary and stolen property charges. The team represents corporate professionals facing complex white collar crime allegations, including embezzlement, credit card fraud, identity theft, and tax evasion. Additionally, Johnson Law Group defends college and university students against campus Title IX disciplinary proceedings and juvenile crime allegations, working to protect young adults' educational futures.

24/7 Legal Response, Flat Fees, and Free Case Evaluations

Criminal emergencies do not keep standard office hours. Johnson Law Group maintains 24/7 client availability, ensuring immediate intervention when law enforcement initiates interrogations or arrests. The firm offers transparent flat-fee arrangements, tailored payment plans, and free consultations to ensure high-caliber legal representation is accessible when it matters most.

• Misdemeanor and felony DUI defense, breathalyzer challenges, and license hearings
• State and federal drug crime defense for possession, intent, and trafficking
• Violent crime representation, assault, armed violence, and homicide defense
• Domestic violence defense and contesting emergency orders of protection
• Retail theft and burglary defense, robbery, and stolen property litigation
• White collar criminal defense, embezzlement, fraud, and pre-file investigations
• Defense of student Title IX misconduct investigations and juvenile crime proceedings