Jorie K. Johnson

I am an attorney licensed in Illinois and take cases in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Kendall and other Chicago metropolitan area counties. I focus my practice on criminal records law (i.e., expungement, sealing and clemency) and would be happy to talk to you about your legal needs in this area!

The John Marshall Law School

J.D. | Law

2005 - 2008

Attorney

The Law Office of Jorie K. Johnson

2010 - Current

Volunteer Attorney

Cabrini Green Legal Aid

2009 - 2010

- Determining if individuals are eligible for expungement and/or sealing of criminal records pursuant to Illinois Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630/5 et seq.) - Assisting eligible individuals in filling out and filing pro se expungement and/or sealing petitions, as well as applicable court notices. - When necessary, advising individuals of requirements for petitioning Governor for executive clemency. - Currently representing multiple clients on Petitions for Executive Clemency. This includes drafting the aforementioned petitions, as well as representing clients before the Prisoner Review Board. - Conducting general criminal and criminal records client intakes and presenting recommendations to panel as to whether case should be accepted.

711 Licensed Law Clerk

Office of the State's Attorney - Cook County Illinois, Criminal Prosecution Bureau, Felony Trials Division

2007 - 2008

- Provided daily trial call assistance to three (3) Assistant State's Attorneys, including but not limited to presenting facts to sitting judge, as stipulated to during guilty plea negotiations, argued Motions to Suppress Evidence and/or Quash Arrest, participated in 402 conferences with judge, and participated in felony bench trials. - Prepared daily trial call before court session, updated docket during court session using Books and Cards system, prepared daily disposition worksheet and supporting documentation for Wing Supervisor after court session. - Conducted legal research and wrote supporting memoranda for variety of felony offenses. - Reviewed Chicago Police Department Video Evidence DVDs for key admissions by defendant(s).

Judicial Extern

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois - 4th Municipal District

2006 - 2007

- Researched civil and criminal law issues for nineteen (19) associate and full-time judges. - Wrote legal memoranda on various issues, including statutory analysis, sentencing recommendations, and procedural issues. - Engaged in discussions with judges regarding a full range of legal issues to aid in the resolution of legal disputes. - Attended motion hearings, trials, sentencing hearings, and status calls. - Reviewed case files and drafted preliminary opinions.

West Suburban Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

Women's Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Current

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Current

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2005 - Current

Illinois

Since 2008

• Free Consultation

• Criminal Records Law (Expungement, Sealing and Clemency)