Sara A. Johnson

Sara A. Johnson is a New Orleans criminal defense attorney who handles complex criminal trials and appeals in state and federal courts. Johnson represents individuals in serious criminal matters and has experience with investigations, fraud allegations, white collar cases, and appellate proceedings. Her practice is grounded in detailed preparation and courtroom advocacy, and she is admitted in Louisiana, New York, and Texas as well as multiple federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Johnson graduated from Tulane University Law School in 2007. As a law student, she worked in the Criminal Litigation Clinic on matters involving defendants held beyond their maximum sentences after Hurricane Katrina, helping secure their release. She later returned to Tulane as an instructor and has taught Advanced Criminal Practice. Her legal education and teaching work reinforce a practice centered on criminal procedure, trial preparation, legal analysis, and appellate advocacy.

Johnson’s representative work includes obtaining an acquittal in a federal bank fraud trial, resolving a Medicaid fraud referral without charges, securing dismissal of a sexual-misconduct charge, and handling significant criminal appeals. Her appellate work has included a matter in which a health care fraud conviction was vacated. These cases reflect experience challenging the government’s evidence, developing legal arguments, and representing clients at both trial and appellate stages.

Sara A. Johnson has been selected for Super Lawyers recognition in criminal defense since 2019 and has also received New Orleans-area honors. She serves in professional organizations including the New Orleans Federal Bar Association, the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Women’s White Collar Defense Association. Her work combines trial experience, appellate analysis, teaching, and professional leadership in representing clients facing consequential criminal allegations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Sara A. Johnson, Attorney at Law
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Board of Directors, New Orleans Federal Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Secretary, Louisiana Chapter, Women’s White Collar Defense Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana
• New York
• Texas

Education

• Tulane University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges