About Rankin Johnson

Rankin Johnson IV is a criminal defense attorney based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in criminal trials, appeals, post-conviction relief, federal habeas corpus, and 1983 actions. He has been a member of the Oregon State Bar since September 25, 1996. Is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Johnson earned his Juris Doctor from an accredited law school prior to his admission to the Oregon State Bar. His practice areas encompass many criminal law matters, including drug crimes, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes. He is an active member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, serving on the amicus committee since 2009.

The Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, where he has chaired the amicus committee and served as a former board member. Mr. Johnson's office is located at 210 SW Morrison St, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97205. He can be contacted by phone at (503) 307-9560 or via email.

In 2010, Mr. Johnson entered into a stipulation for discipline with the Oregon State Bar, acknowledging violations of professional conduct rules related to neglect of a legal matter, failure to keep a client reasonably informed. Conduct involving misrepresentation. For more detailed information about his professional background and practice areas, you can visit his profile on Justia.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Oregon
U.S. Supreme Court

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Defense Appeals Post-Conviction Relief Federal Habeas Corpus 1983 Actions

Legal Services Scope

Criminal Trials Appeals Post-Conviction Relief Federal Habeas Corpus 1983 Actions

Professional Associations

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

has membership 2009 - Current

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

has membership 1998 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 210 SW Morrison St Suite 600 Portland OR 97205