Who We Are
Keith B. Johnson is an accomplished Criminal Defense Attorney based in Augusta, Georgia, with a passion for serving his clients and the community. He has been named one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the United States by the National Trial Lawyers Association and selected to the Super Lawyers 2017-2025 Georgia Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Additionally, Keith has been recognized for his work in juvenile law and was appointed by the Judges of the Augusta Judicial Circuit to serve as an associate Juvenile Court Judge for the Augusta Judicial Circuit at the young age of 30.
While Keith has an impressive track record in criminal defense, he’s best known for his relentless advocacy in the courtroom—litigating numerous high-stakes felony jury trials and successfully securing reduced and overturned sentences for clients facing serious charges. His strategic legal acumen, combined with a deep sense of justice and compassion, has earned him widespread respect throughout the legal community, and a strong reputation for courtroom excellence and strategic advocacy.
Beyond the bench and bar, Keith is the host of The Lawyers Lounge Podcast—a bold and unfiltered platform where legal issues, culture, and current events intersect to create inspirational dialogues that challenge new perspectives and empower listeners to combat everyday challenges. Each episode offers real, honest conversations that challenge norms, amplify underrepresented voices, and explore the real-life impact of the law and life on everyday people.
A frequent guest on national media outlets and a sought-after speaker, Keith uses his voice to inform public discourse, inspire future leaders, and advocate for reform at every level of the justice system. Whether in the courtroom, on the mic, or in the community, Keith B. Johnson continues to lead with purpose, fight with passion, and create pathways for the next generation to rise.
In addition to his work as an attorney, Keith is a dedicated member of his community. He was the first black male appointed president of the Augusta Bar Association, which was founded in 1895. He earned a football scholarship to Furman University in 2001 where he played cornerback on two Southern Conference Championship teams in 2001 and 2004, and obtained his bachelor of arts degree in History in 2005. In 2008, he was awarded a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University, where he served as the Notes and Comments Editor of the Michigan State Journal of Gender Law and received the Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Law.
At Keith's law firm, he and his team believe that being accused of a crime does not define you. Keith B. Johnson Law treats clients with the respect and dignity they deserve, and are committed to achieving the best possible results for each client. Whether you need help with a criminal defense case or the professional expertise of an attorney defending your rights, Keith B. Johnson and his team are ready to fight for you. Contact them today to schedule a consultation!
Bar Admissions
Georgia
South Carolina
US District Court, Southern District of Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
KBJ Law by the Numbers:
92%
of Cases Won
1500+
Cases Handled
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Attorney-client talks at jail possibly recorded again
Augusta man in jail since '17 facing murder charges gets bond reduction
Augusta teen accused in shooting granted release on bond
Bond granted Augusta man in homicide case
Bond granted Augusta woman charged with murder in boyfriend's stabbing
Bond granted for man involved in downtown Augusta nightclub homicide
Bond granted in city employee's computer theft case
Bond granted to Augusta man accused of killing two men, including brother
Bond granted to murder defendant
Disabled adult exploitation case ends with long probation term
Domestic violence suspect gets bond
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Man acquitted of murder, weapon charges in 2017 Augusta homicide
Keith B. Johnson, LLC, Attorney at Law
Murder acquittal in 2017 homicide sets Augusta man free
After three-day trial, jury finds man not guilty of 2018 Augusta homicide
Georgia sheriff's deputy arrested and charged with rape, police say
Virus puts Augusta-area trials on hold
Trial opens for former VA supervisor
Thanking the people who changed his life
Man acquitted of murder in fatal shooting of off-duty Richmond County deputy
Augusta man granted bond in January homicide
Bond granted for Augusta court employee accused of accessing investigation documents
Vehicle homicide charges dismissed against man in fatal Augusta Canal crash
Man gets probation in Richmond County vehicular homicide case
Augusta man acquitted of battery, other charges
Augusta man acquitted of rape charges
Bond granted to former medical prison guard accused of smuggling
Bond granted for former Richmond County teacher accused of attempting to molest student
Awards and Recognitions