About
Helping You Navigate Life’s Legal Journey
Kris Johnson, Attorney & Founder
Kris Johnson founded Journey Law with a clear goal: to make legal support feel personal, not intimidating. With a unique blend of real-world experience and legal expertise, Kris helps clients move forward, whether they’re planning ahead or navigating a loss.
Kris values relationships and results for her clients. Whether you are planning to leave a legacy or dealing with a difficult legal issue, Kris will help you navigate the journey. Perhaps most importantly, she actually calls you back.
She is a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, and Byron Center Chamber of Commerce. She has served on multiple community boards. Super Lawyer Magazine named Kris a Rising Star in 2025.
Prior to practicing law, Kris was a high school English and speech teacher, marketing manager for a division of HarperCollins, and an entrepreneur who created and successfully ran a marketing and event business in the publishing industry. She has been active in the community through her church, her children’s schools, and is a former soprano with the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus.
Kris enjoys music, friendships, and exploring new places with her husband and children.
What Makes Journey Law Different
You won’t get lost in a big firm here.
At Journey Law, you’ll work directly with Kris, an attorney who values both relationships and results.
CLEAR, COMPASSIONATE GUIDANCE
Legal language can be confusing. Kris breaks it down so you can make informed, confident decisions.
TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS
Every plan is designed around your goals, values, and relationships; not a one-size-fits-all template.
RESPONSIVENESS YOU CAN COUNT ON
When you have questions, Kris calls you back. Every time.
ROOTED IN REAL LIFE
As a former teacher, Kris knows how to explain complex topics in a way that’s practical and human.
Credentials
- Probate & Estate Planning Certification – Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- General-Civil Mediation Certification – State Bar of Michigan
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Certification – State Bar of Michigan
- Court-Rostered Mediator – Kent County Probate Court
- State Bar of Michigan – Probate and Estate Planning Section; ADR Section
- Grand Rapids Bar Association – Probate Section; ADR Section
- Women Lawyers Association Michigan, West MI Chapter
- SuperLawyers™ “Rising Star” 2025
Your Next Step Starts Here
Whether you’re preparing for the future or managing what’s already happened, Journey Law is here to help you find peace of mind and a clear path forward.