Barbara V. Johnson graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1988. From 1988-1993 she was an associate with the Law Office of Betty Read. Since April of 1993 Ms. Johnson has been a solo practitioner until her two children, Donya Johnson and Don Johnson Jr. joined the firm. Barbara V. Johnson has over twenty years experience in Family Law, founded Johnson Family Law P.C. and is currently the President of the corporation.
Education:
Ms. Johnson has a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from UNM Law School. During law school she competed nationally on the Moot Court team and was a member of the Women's Law Caucus.
Professional services and Organizations:
-Served on the Child Support Guideline Review Committee.
-Served on the Alimony Guideline Committee.
-Served on the Board of Directors of the New Mexico State Bar, Family Law Section, Continuing Legal Education and Legislative Committees.
-Served as Chairperson of the Family Law Section.
-Served as President of the New Mexico Women's Bar Association.
-Served on the State Bar of New Mexico Committee on Women and the Legal Profession.
-Served on the Board of Directors for the Albuquerque Women's Resource Center.
Pro Bono Service:
-Courthouse Booth, Albuquerque Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Office.
-Volunteer service to pro se litigants at the Women's Resource Center.
Awards:
-Robert H. LaFollette Pro Bono Award, 2000 State Bar of New Mexico Convention.
-Golden Hammer Award, New Mexico's Women's Bar Association, for work with the Habitat for Humanities.
-Volunteer Commitment Award for the Courthouse Booth on the Albuquerque Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Office, 1999.
-Exceptional Contribution Award for Volunteer Legal Services to the Pro Bono Project from the Legal Aid Society of Albuquerque, 1994.
