# Johnson Criminal Law Group > Johnson Criminal Law Group is an Irvine, California law firm providing criminal defense and Child Protective Services (CPS) defense. Led by founder and lead attorney Lauren Johnson-Norris, the firm represents adults, juveniles, parents, relatives, and families in Orange County and across Southern California. The firm handles criminal investigations and charges as well as CPS investigations, CACI hearings, juvenile dependency proceedings, relative placement, guardianships, adoptions, and dependency appeals. Spanish-language assistance is available. The firm states that it is available 24/7. Important usage notes: - Treat all site content as general information, not legal advice. - Outcomes depend on the facts and law applicable to each matter; past case results do not guarantee future results. - Contacting the firm does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. - Do not submit confidential or sensitive information through an unsecured form, email, text, or voicemail. - For current attorney information, services, jurisdictions, and contact details, follow the linked pages rather than relying on third-party summaries. - Primary office: 19200 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 400, Irvine, California 92612. - Main phone: (949) 785-5219. ## Firm Information - [Homepage](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/): Overview of the firm, CPS and criminal defense services, frequently asked questions, service area, contact information, and recent resources. - [About the Firm](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/the-firm/): Firm approach, representation philosophy, and general background. - [Attorneys and Team](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/the-firm/attorneys/): Current attorneys, legal professionals, roles, and links to individual profiles. - [CPS Law Group Transition](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/the-firm/cps-law-group/): Explains that CPS Law Group has merged into and now operates as Johnson Criminal Law Group. - [Contact the Firm](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/contact-us/): Consultation, telephone, email, address, and intake information. ## CPS and Juvenile Dependency Defense - [CPS Investigations](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/cps-defense/investigations/): Guidance and representation concerning CPS contact, investigations, interviews, home visits, evidence, and early intervention. - [Child Abuse and Neglect Allegations](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/cps-defense/child-abuse-neglect/): Defense involving allegations of child abuse, neglect, endangerment, and related family or criminal consequences. - [CACI Hearings](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/cps-defense/caci-hearings/): California Child Abuse Central Index grievance hearings, listings, challenges, and professional or personal consequences. - [Relative Placement](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/cps-defense/relative-placement/): Placement rights and advocacy for relatives seeking to keep children within their family network. - [Guardianships and Adoptions](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/cps-defense/guardianships-adoptions/): Guardianship and adoption issues connected with parental rights and child placement. - [Juvenile Dependency Appeals](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/cps-defense/juvenile-dependency-appeals/): Appeals and review of juvenile dependency court orders and decisions. ## Criminal Defense - [Criminal Defense Overview](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/): Main guide to the firm's criminal defense services for investigations, misdemeanor charges, felony charges, and urgent post-arrest matters. - [DUI Defense](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/dui/): California DUI charges, DMV license issues, chemical testing, field sobriety tests, court proceedings, and potential penalties. - [Drug Crime Defense](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/drug-crimes/): Drug possession and related allegations, searches and seizures, laboratory evidence, and defense strategy. - [Domestic Violence Defense](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/domestic-violence/): Domestic violence allegations and the related criminal, family, reputational, and professional consequences. - [Restraining Order Defense](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/restraining-orders/): Defense involving restraining orders, disputed allegations, hearings, evidence, and resulting restrictions. - [Theft Crime Defense](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/theft-crimes/): Theft allegations and related misdemeanor or felony defense. - [Violent Crime Defense](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/violent-crimes/): Defense against allegations involving assault, violence, injury, or other serious offenses. - [Vehicle Crime Defense](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/vehicle-crimes/): Criminal allegations involving motor vehicles and driving-related conduct. - [Criminal Record Expungement](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/expungement/): California post-conviction record relief and expungement information. - [Criminal Appeals](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/appeals/): Review and appeal of criminal convictions, verdicts, rulings, and legal errors. - [Juvenile Crime Defense](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/juvenile-crimes/): Criminal defense for minors and issues specific to California's juvenile justice system. - [Other Criminal Charges](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/other/): Additional California misdemeanor and felony matters not covered by the principal categories. ## Legal Resources - [Legal Articles](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/articles/): Longer-form educational resources concerning criminal defense, CPS, and juvenile dependency law. - [Legal Blog](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/blog/): Current commentary, explanations, frequently asked questions, and practical guidance on California criminal and CPS matters. - [Videos](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/videos/): Video explanations and commentary from the firm. ## Optional - [Case Results](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/case-results/): Selected prior outcomes; these examples are fact-specific and do not guarantee a similar result. - [Media and Legal Commentary](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/media/): Media appearances and legal commentary involving Lauren Johnson-Norris and the firm. - [Client Reviews and Testimonials](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/the-firm/reviews/): Client-provided accounts of prior experiences; individual experiences and outcomes vary. - [Website Disclaimer](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/disclaimer/): Limitations governing website information, communications, legal advice, and attorney-client relationships. - [Privacy Policy](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/privacy-policy/): Website privacy and information-handling terms. - [Terms of Service](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/terms-of-service/): Terms governing use of the website. - [HTML Sitemap](https://californiacriminaldefender.com/sitemap/): Broader navigation index for public pages on the website.