Buck Johnson, Attorney
Buck Johnson brings a unique and aggressive approach to defending your nursing license. From 2005 until 2009, he served as a prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney’s office where he prosecuted cases ranging from DWI to capital murder. He brings this prosecutorial approach to the cases he now defends.
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Buck has amassed a remarkable record of success since resigning from the district attorney’s office. He has won numerous acquittals, dismissals and fought to have no charges brought on cases such as DWI, possession of drugs, assault, aggravated assault, prescription fraud, theft, and murder.
After successfully defending several nurses facing criminal charges, Buck Johnson joined forces with Deborah Goodall to help assist these nurses with their issues with the Texas Board of Nursing. Together they have successfully helped nurses retain their licenses, regain their suspended licenses, as well as assist nursing students obtain eligibility to sit for their licensing exams.
His success as a criminal defense attorney has earned the notice of his peers.
Awards & Accolades
- Named a "Best Lawyer in Dallas: Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI" by D Magazine in 2019 - 2021
- Named a "Super Lawyer" in 2018 - 2021
- Super Lawyer "Rising Star" 2013-2017
- 2016 Chairman of the Dallas County Bar Association Criminal Section
- 2017 Lecturer "Professional License Defense" for the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association.
- Served as Chairman of the Dallas Bar Association's Criminal Section
Education
Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D. 2004
Spring Hill College, B.A. 2000 and M.B.A. 2001
Jesuit College Preparatory School, Dallas, TX.
Bar Admissions
State of Texas
United States District Court:
- Northern District of Texas
- Southern District of Texas
- Eastern District of Texas
Professional Associations and Memberships
State Bar of Texas
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers