As part of the team at Pate & Johnson, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, DC, Jess Johnson is dedicated to quality, professional civil and criminal defense services. He has extensive experience in a variety of matters, including federal and state criminal defense cases, business torts, contract disputes, criminal appeals, constitutional rights, serious injuries and whistleblower claims. Mr. Johnson has developed a reputation for skilled and aggressive representation in the courtroom, with a passion for protecting the rights of clients who are injured or accused of crimes. Mr. Johnson recognized the importance of high academic excellence, which formed the cornerstone of his career.
After graduating first in his class in 2006 from the University of Georgia, focusing on political science and sociology, he went on to graduate cum laude in 2009 from the University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Johnson demonstrated a particular talent in mock trials and was elected to the university's mock trial executive board. Mr. Johnson worked in Washington, D.C., for a prominent member of Congress, where he realized his passion was in protecting the constitutional rights of others.
Each client deserves dignity, respect and fair representation, whether they are facing a criminal charge or find themselves up against a powerful corporation in a personal injury or whistleblower dispute. Mr. Johnson is committed to handling each case with the utmost care and attention from its conception to its conclusion, and in achieving the best results possible.