About Michael Richard
Michael Richard Johnson is an attorney specializing in criminal law, including DUI and DWI offenses, business law, construction law, and white-collar crime. He practices at Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd & Gin LLP, a prominent full-service law firm located in Hanford, California. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2005, he has dedicated over two decades to serving clients in the Central Valley, where he was born and raised. Mr. Johnson graduated from Hanford High School in 1987. He then pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Science Management from Pepperdine University in 2000.
This foundational knowledge in business has greatly informed his legal practice, particularly in business litigation. Following his undergraduate studies, he attended the University of West Los Angeles, College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2004. During his time in law school, he demonstrated leadership and academic prowess by serving as President of the Student Bar Association from 2001 to 2002 and contributing as a member of the Law Review from 2003 to 2004. In 2004, Mr. Johnson joined Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd & Gin LLP, where he quickly established himself as a skilled attorney. His expertise is recognized; he was named to the Northern California Rising Stars List from 2009 to 2014 and has been included in the Northern California Super Lawyers List from 2016 to the present.
His practice areas are diverse, encompassing criminal defense, agricultural litigation, personal injury, and business litigation—reflecting his adaptability and broad knowledge base. Leadership within the legal community is a hallmark of Mr. Johnson's career. He served as President of the Kings County Bar Association from 2009 to 2010, where he worked to enhance the legal profession in the region. Additionally, he held the position of President of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) from 2014 to 2015, advocating for the interests of business litigators. His memberships extend to several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, Kern County Bar Association, Tulare County Bar Association, Fresno County Bar Association, and Consumer Attorneys of California.
Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, Mr. Johnson is committed to providing comprehensive legal services to clients. His experience, combined with active involvement in various legal associations, shows his dedication to the practice of law in California's Central Valley. Through his work, he continues to make a significant impact in the lives of his clients and the broader legal community.
