Brent Johnson

Brent A. Johnson

Attorney At Law and Veteran

Brent A. Johnson is a seasoned attorney and U.S. Army veteran with a lifelong commitment to justice and public service. After more than 30 years as a prosecutor in Virginia, including 13 years as Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Norfolk, Brent now practices criminal defense at the Johnson Law Firm in Gainesville, Georgia, alongside his son.

As a former prosecutor, Brent handled nearly every type of criminal case—from misdemeanor theft to homicide—and led specialized teams focused on drug enforcement and asset forfeiture. He also served as a legal advisor to multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Norfolk Police Department and Old Dominion University Police Department.

A respected educator, Brent has trained prosecutors and law enforcement professionals through the National Advocacy Center and the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys.

Brent is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve with 34 years of service. His military career includes combat and leadership assignments in Panama, Kosovo, and the Middle East as both an Infantry Airborne Officer and JAG Officer.

He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from San Diego State University. Licensed in Virginia and Georgia, Brent brings integrity, discipline, and deep experience to every case he handles.