Mr. Johnson was born in Peoria on June 1, 1944 and graduated from Peoria schools. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana in Commerce and Law in 1966. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1968.

Illinois Supreme Court

Illinois Circuit Courts

Illinois Appellate Courts

United States District Court, Central District of Illinois

Real estate

Title insurance

Estate planning

Banking law

Municipal law

Corporation law

Tax law

Past & Present Organizations, Interests, & Activities: 

Member of American Bar Association

Member of Illinois State Bar Association

Member of Peoria County Bar Association

Past President of Catholic Social Services of Peoria

Past Director of Visiting Nurse Association

Captain U.S. Army Reserves until discharge; ROTC Commission in Signal Corps 17 June 1966; active duty 16 February 1970 to 31 October 1971 (Vietnam service 9 February 1971 to 22 October 1971)