Andrew P. Johnson - Vista, CA

Overview

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Andrew P. Johnson included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

• Legal Education

  • California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, 1999
    J.D.
    Law Review: California Western School of Law Review, 1998 - 1999

• Non Legal Education

  • San Diego State University, San Diego, California, 1995
    M.S.
    Major: Accountancy
  • University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, 1986
    B.S.
    Major: Business Administration

Current Employment Position(s)

• Divorce Attorney

Past Positions

• United States Navy & Reserve, Commander, 1986 - 2005

Languages

• English

Classes and Seminars

• Sponsored and spoke at the “Cross Examination of Expert Witness Regarding Parental Alienation and Bonding”- Child Custody (2010)
  
• Sponsored and spoke at San Diego Family Law Bar Association Judge Panel (2015)
  
• San Diego Bar Association: Annual Spring Seminar, Co-Chair (2008)
  
• San Diego Bar Association: Annual Fall Seminar, Chair (2008)
  
• North County Family Law Specialists: Psychological Counseling Seminar, Chair (2009)
  
• San Diego Family Law Bar Association: Summer Seminar, Co-Chair (2015)
  
• San Diego Family Law Bar Association: Winter Seminar, Chair (2015)

Bar Admissions

• California, 2000
• U.S. Tax Court, 2002
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2000
• Montana, 2017

Specialties and Certifications

• Family Law, State Bar of California, 2008
• Judge Pro-Tempore, Superior Court of California, 2010

Other Affiliations

• Judge Pro Tempore, Family Law Superior Court
• CFLS North County Bar Association
• San Diego County Bar Association – Family Law Section – Executive Committee, 2007 - 2010
• Court-Recommended Family Law Mediator
• AICPA Conference on Tax Strategies Passed Uniform CPA examination *United States Navy, 1986 - 2005 (Commander USNR (ret))
• San Diego North County Certified Family Law Specialists: Immediate Past President (2018); President (2014-2017); President Elect (2013- 2014)
• North County Bar Association, 2000 - Present
• San Diego Family Law Bar Association – Executive Committee (2015-2016); Appreciation Award (2015-2016)
• Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, 2014 - 2017
• Court-Recommended Family Law Mediator, 2005 - Present