Stephen Ross Johnson

Stephen Ross Johnson: Attorney with Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Adjunct Professor University of Tennessee College of Law, Innocence and Wrongful Convictions Clinic. Recipient: Tennessee Bar Association Access to Justice Award; University of Tennessee College of Law Public Service Award; University of Tennessee Legal Clinic Award for Outstanding Criminal Advocacy; University of Tennessee Dean's Citation for Extraordinary Contributions to the College of Law; Constitutional Law Moot Court Team.

Fellow, Knoxville Bar Foundation, 2014

Areas of Practice (4)

  • Criminal Defense
  • White Collar Defense
  • Capital Defense
  • Trial and Appellate Practice in all State and Federal Courts

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1126, Knoxville, TN 37902
University Attended:
Carson-Newman College, B.A., 1998; University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Post-graduate Diploma; University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Contemporary Economic History; University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar; University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Post-graduate Diploma, 1999; University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Contemporary Economic History, 1999; University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, 1999
Law School Attended:
University of Tennessee, J.D., cum laude, 2002
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
2002, Tennessee; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee; 2006, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Sixth and Seventh Circuits; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Memberships:
Knoxville (Chair, Technology and Law Office Management Committee); Tennessee (Associate General Counsel, 2012-present; Chair, Criminal Justice Section, 2006-2009) and American Bar Associations; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Board of Directors, 2013-present; Federal Sentencing, White Collar Crime, and Membership Committees); Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President, 2011-2012; President-Elect, 2010-2011; Treasurer, 2009-2010; Secretary, 2008-2009; Board Member, 2003-2007; Chair, Innocence Committee, 2002-present).
Birth Information:
Paducah, Kentucky, October 18, 1975
ISLN:
917087156

Payment Information

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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (39 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/20/15 in Criminal Defense

    Steve Johnson is an attorney of the highest order. He is a respected leader within the criminal defense bar, tenacious, and effective in a courtroom.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/09/15 in Federal Criminal Law

    Steve is an elite lawyer, an exceptional lawyer. Combines extraordinary intellect with extraordinary communication and trial skills. He is among the very best. Truly. Teaches class at UT Law School, frequent speaker at CLE seminars, faculty member o... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/02/23 in Criminal Law

    I have personnel employed Stephen to represent clients in complicated criminal matters, usually prior to criminal litigation. Very helpful.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/10/22 in White Collar Crime

    Stephen is an excellent lawyer in all areas of criminal law. He lectures around the country and teaches at Univeraity of Tennessee Law School

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/17/20 in White Collar Crime

    I recommend clients to Stephen and he does a superior job representing them. I would hire him to represent me.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 10/26/17 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/23/17 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/21/15 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/21/15 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/19/15 in Criminal Defense

    Excellent Lawyer!

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Contact Information:

865-284-1831  Phone

865-524-4623  Fax

www.rddlawfirm.com/atty_johnson.html

www.rddjlaw.com

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