A Partnership of Professional Corporations
Who We Are
Clarke, Johnston, Thorp & Rice brings over 90 years of combined experience to its cases in
criminal defense, civil litigation, and international law.
Judy Clarke
Well known nationally for her work in high profile capital cases, brings over 35 years of federal trial and appellate experience to the firm, including defending professionals and others accused of white-collar offenses.
Trip Johnston & Jodi Thorp
Both highly skilled, tenacious trial and appellate lawyers with impressive wins in very challenging criminal cases in state and federal courts.
Speedy Rice
Works around the world on international law projects brings a unique set of skills in plaintiff and prisoner litigation, and international human rights.

Clarke Johnston Thorp & Rice:
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019
U.S. News & World Report
“Best Law Firms” Metro San Diego,
Criminal Defense White Collar and
Non-White CollarTier 1 Ranking
Contact us
180 Broadway Suite 1800
San Diego, California 92101
fax: 619-243-7386
Judy Clarke: (619) 308-8484
Speedy Rice: (619) 308-8484
Jodi D. Thorp: (619) 233-3169
Ellis M. Johnston III: (619) 756-7632
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San Diego, California 92101
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