Comprehensive Legal Services for Individuals & Families
Whether you're facing a family law matter, criminal charges, OWI defense, estate planning, or another legal challenge, our experienced attorneys are here to help. We provide strategic legal solutions, clear communication, and dedicated advocacy tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense & Family Law Services in Neenah, Appleton & the Fox Valley
Criminal Defense Lawyer — Felony & Misdemeanor
Charged with theft, retail theft, forgery, battery, or disorderly conduct? We defend every charge class in Winnebago and Outagamie County courts — protecting your record, your job, and your freedom.
OWI & Drunk Driving Defense
A first OWI means a 6–9 month license revocation and $585+ in forfeitures and surcharges — and it can never be expunged in Wisconsin. We challenge the stop, the testing, and the penalties.
Drug Charge & Domestic Violence Defense
Possession to felony charges, and domestic violence accusations that threaten your home, firearms rights, and custody. Early representation — before your initial appearance in Oshkosh or Appleton — changes outcomes.
Divorce & Legal Separation Attorney
From filing through Wisconsin's 120-day waiting period to the final hearing, we protect your property, maintenance, and parenting time — with fees explained in writing up front.
Child Custody, Placement & CHIPS
Legal custody, physical placement, guardian ad litem proceedings, and CHIPS defense when the county gets involved with your children. Your kids are not paperwork — and we treat it that way.
Restraining Orders, Guardianships & Wills
We petition for and defend against all four Wisconsin restraining order types, handle child and adult guardianships, and draft wills that keep your family out of court later.
Testimonials
What Fox Valley Clients Say
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"Attorney Johnson gave very good advice on what steps to take for my case his paralegal Liz was amazing. She was very informative and kept me up-to-date on everything. She is amazing. I really appreciate everything that she did for me and helping assist with my case along with attorney Johnson as well. I gave five stars because I feel like Attorney Johnson was amazing but I also feel like his paralegal did a great job and what she does."
Leia G.
Google Verified Review · Criminal Defense
"Liz and Steve did a wonderful job on my case they got my case dismissed they both kept in great contact with me explained everything well I would recommend them highly Thank guys great job!!!"
Diana M.
Google Verified Review · Criminal Defense (case dismissed)
"Thank you very much on your help with my case. Mrs. Aherm was very helpful and kept me informed on all the details on my case. This is the team to go with 100% !!!"
Jesse O.
Google Verified Review
"Big thanks to Steve and Liz. Both are very helpful, listen, very skilled at there jobs and I'm eternally grateful! Thank you both!"
UP P.
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Service Area
Serving Neenah, the Fox Cities & All of Winnebago and Outagamie Counties
Johnson Law Firm S.C. represents clients across the Fox Valley from our Neenah office. In Neenah and Menasha, that means neighbors from Doty Island to the shops along Wisconsin Avenue, families who spend summer evenings at Riverside Park and Kimberly Point Lighthouse, and everyone between Shattuck Park and Little Lake Butte des Morts. We regularly appear for clients from Appleton — from the College Avenue corridor near Lawrence University to Grand Chute by the Fox River Mall — as well as Kaukauna, Little Chute, Kimberly, and Hortonville in Outagamie County. To the south, we defend and represent clients throughout Oshkosh, home of the Winnebago County Courthouse where most local criminal and family cases are heard, plus Omro, Winneconne, and the Lake Winnebago shoreline communities. If your case is filed in Winnebago, Outagamie, or Calumet County, we can help — call 920-730-8250.
Winnebago County
- Neenah
- Menasha
- Doty Island
- Oshkosh
- Omro
- Winneconne
Outagamie County
- Appleton
- Grand Chute
- Kaukauna
- Little Chute
- Kimberly
- Hortonville
Also serving
- Calumet County
- Fox Cities
- Lake Winnebago shoreline
Contact
Your Case Has a Clock on It. Start Today.
License deadlines, injunction hearings within 14 days, initial appearances within days of arrest — waiting costs you options. Talk to Attorney Steven Johnson today, free.
Phone
920-730-8250
Address
2649 Cavalry Ln
Neenah, WI 54956
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Our Legal Services
Full-Service Representation for Neenah & the Fox Valley
Criminal Defense in Neenah & the Fox Valley
Johnson Law Firm S.C. defends felony and misdemeanor charges throughout Winnebago and Outagamie counties — theft, retail theft, forgery, battery, disorderly conduct, drug charges, and traffic offenses. Wisconsin felony penalties run from 3.5 years to life under Wis. Stat. § 939.50, and even a Class A misdemeanor carries up to 9 months in jail, so early representation matters. Attorney Steven Johnson brings 20+ years of courtroom experience at the Winnebago County Courthouse and beyond, challenging stops, searches, and evidence while keeping you informed at every step. Free consultations with a written fee quote.
OWI / Drunk Driving Defense
A Wisconsin OWI conviction follows you forever — it can never be expunged. First offenses bring a 6–9 month revocation, $585+ in forfeitures and surcharges, a mandatory AODA assessment, and an ignition interlock at 0.15 BAC or higher; second offenses become criminal. We examine the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, and breath or blood testing for every client from Neenah, Appleton, Oshkosh, and the Lake Winnebago communities. Deadlines start immediately after arrest, so call 920-730-8250 before your court date.
Family Law & Divorce
Divorce, legal separation, child custody and physical placement, child support, CHIPS defense, restraining order petitions and defense, and guardianships for children and adults — handled by one attorney across Winnebago, Outagamie, and Calumet counties. We explain Wisconsin's 120-day waiting period, marital property presumptions, and the best-interest placement factors of Wis. Stat. § 767.41 in plain English, then put your strategy and fees in writing. From Doty Island to downtown Appleton, Fox Valley families get straight answers here — starting with a free consultation.
Wills & Estate Basics
A valid will keeps your property, your children's guardianship, and your final wishes out of dispute — and out of avoidable Winnebago County probate battles. Attorney Johnson drafts wills for Fox Valley families and pairs them with the guardianship experience the firm uses in family court every week. If you don't have a will, Wisconsin's intestacy statutes decide for you; an afternoon in our Neenah office fixes that. Ask about wills during any consultation.