LaTonia B. Johnson is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation from Window Rock, Arizona. LaTonia is the Assistant Attorney General of the Human Services and Government Unit. She advises, represents, and assists the Division for Children and Family Services, the Division of Public Safety, the Division of General Services, the Navajo Nation Telecommunication and Regulatory Commission, the Judicial Branch, and the Navajo Nation Washington Office. LaTonia has practiced law for 20 years and is licensed to practice law in the State of New Mexico and Navajo Nation. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree and Indian Legal Certificate from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona.
Presenting in the following sessions:
Nov 13, 2025
3:15-4:30 PM
Session 4
1.25 MCLE
Jurisdictional Disputes and Family Law
Lenny Powell, Kendra Martinez, LaTonia Johnson, and April Olson will address the complex topic of tribal court jurisdiction over custody disputes, divorces, and child dependency cases. They will examine relevant ongoing cases, such as Tix v. Tix, discuss when to seek outside counsel from those who have experience in both family law and tribal jurisdiction, and more.
