Welcome to Johnston Law Firm, your trusted source for family law representation in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, and surrounding areas.  

Facing a challenging divorce or family law matter can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Johnston Family Law Firm, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process with compassion and experience.

From divorce and alimony to child custody, mediation, and property division, Johnston Family Law Firm is here to provide you with the knowledgeable support you need during these challenging times.  Our Charleston Family Law Attorneys are known for their exceptional courtroom advocacy and their ability to resolve even the most complex legal issues. Whether your case involves high-asset valuation, business interests, or intricate property division, we have the experience and skill to help. We understand the importance of thorough financial analysis, and we work closely with forensic accountants when necessary to ensure your assets are accurately valued.

At Johnston Family Law Firm, we’re committed to providing cost-effective solutions for our clients. We understand the financial strain that legal matters can bring, and we’ll work diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for you while minimizing unnecessary expenses.

Our law office represents clients in a variety of family matters, including:

• Child custody and parenting plans
• Child support, spousal support or alimony
• Issues of particular concern to people in their 50s or 60s who are seeking answers in an unhappy marriage and considering divorce (aka gray divorce) such as division of retirement assets, second homes, vacation property, artwork, motorboats, jewelry and fine automobiles
• Post-decree modifications to agreements
• Marriage or cohabitation, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Relocation and custody agreements or modification of agreements

The attorneys and staff at the firm provide strong representation for people with divorce and family law issues. We offer clients a warm welcome, a strong family focus and a commitment to resolve complicated or contested divorce issues.

Emily G. Johnston | Attorney at Law

Emily G. Johnston grew up in Statesville, North Carolina. She is the fourth child of five children. As a child she studied hard, ran from her brothers, and tried to paint and play piano. She attended Salem Academy her junior and senior years, and holds Salem in high regard. She credits Salem with having given her exceptional study skills and lifelong friends.

Emily attended MBA/JD school at UNC-Chapel Hill after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in French. She spent her junior year in Montpellier, France. During law school and MBA school, she frequently saw famous basketball players on the Tar Heel team because the gym was in between the law and business schools.

Sara Von Schweinitz | Paralegal

Sara von Schweinitz grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. She graduated from the College of Charleston in 2014. Sara never dreamed that her degree in communications would lead to being a paralegal in a busy divorce practice, but her skills in that area have served her well. Sara joined the law office of Emily G. Johnston in July 2016. Since that time, she has learned to love financial declarations, discovery responses and walking clients through the process. She is kind and attentive.

Lauren Ur | Administrative Assistant

Lauren Ur, a native of Bridgewater, New Jersey, joined the Johnston Law Firm in 2021 after a decade of experience in the food and beverage industry. She graduated from the College of Charleston in 2018 with a degree in political science, bringing a unique blend of organizational skills and client-focused experience to the firm. As the first point of contact, Lauren ensures a smooth experience for clients from the moment they schedule a consultation. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time at the beach with her dog, Noli, and attending concerts with her family and friends.