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John W Stanko

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Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

4040 Civic Center Dr., #200

San Rafael, CA 94903

Office: 415-755-8899
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762 Gilman

Berkeley, CA

Office: 415-755-8899
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San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Office: 415-755-8899
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San Francisco Bay Area Traffic Attorney John Stanko regularly appears in the Solano Superior Court in Fairfield in front of Judge Terrye Davis.

Attorney John Stanko is Certified to administer the NHTSA standardized field sobriety tests.

Historic Frank Lloyd Wright designed Marin County Civic Center

Hi my name is John Stanko and I have been devoted exclusively to defending clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout Northern California who have... more

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“Excellent choice”

Posted by: Tristan, 2012-01-18 22 days ago.

Client Review: John was prompt and professional in his business dealings with me. What's more, he was honest and fair in his pricing and demeanor. I would... more

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“Don't let the justice system take advantage of you...”

Posted by: Samuel, 2011-11-18 3 months ago.

Client Review: The justice system is criminal. Regardless of the legitimacy of your defense, it is a lose-lose situation to attempt to have your case examined... more

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36 endorsements

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I have known John since 1998 when we worked next door to each other. Since that time period, I have always recognized him to be both good with the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jonah Chew , San Francisco (CA), 19 days ago

I endorse this lawyer. John is a fine lawyer who gets great results for his clients. I highly recommend him for your DUI, traffic, or criminal... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Charlie Dresow , San Rafael (CA), About 1 month ago

Résumé

License

15 years since John W Stanko was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
California	Active	1996	11/08/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney, owner, CEO at Law Office of John Stanko, Inc.	2004–present
Attorney, partner at Stanko & Bechtold	2000–2004

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
New College of California School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1996
California State University at Fullerton, Fullerton, California	Communications, Advertising	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1992

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Certificate of Attendance, Bench Demeanor Pro Tem Training	Solano County Bar Association	2011
Certificate of Attendance, 2011 Fast Eddie All Day DUI	California DUI Lawyers Association	2011

Certificate of Attendance All Day DUI Seminar	California DUI Lawyers Association	2010
Everything you need to know about DMV and the new DUI laws	California DUI Lawyers Association	2010
Certificate of Attendance, Partition Ratio - McNealSeminar	California DUI Lawyers Association	2009
Certificate of Attendance, "Fast Eddie" Kuwatch DUI Seminar	California DUI Lawyers Association	2009
DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Student Course by La Pier & Associates	2009
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, NHTSA Certificate	La Pier & Associates	2009
Certificate of Attendance, "Fast Eddie" Kuwatch DUI Seminar	California DUI Lawyers Association	2008
Certificate of Attendance, Cases, Science & Strategy Seminar	Solano County Public Defender	2006
Certificate of Attendance, It's All About the Trial Seminar	Solano County PUblic Defender	2005
Certificate of Attendance, Refining Some Vital Issues Seminar	Solano County Bar	2005
Certificate of Attendance, Strategies in Handling DUI cases	Lorman Business Center, Inc.	2004
Certificate of Attendance, DUI Defense	California Public Defenders Association	2002
Certificate of Attendance, Advanced Trial Skills Institute	California Public Defenders Association	2002
Felony appointment panel	Solano County Bar Assocition	2001
Misdemeanor appointment panel	Solano County Bar Association	2001
Misdemeanor appointment panel	Solano County Bar Association	2000
Felony appointment panel	Solano County Bar Association	2000
Certificate of Attendance, Recent developments in DUI punishment	California DUI Lawyers Association	1999
Certificate of Attendance, Immigration Consequences	Law Offices of Norton Tooby	1999
Misdemeanor appointment panel	Bar Association of San Francisco	1998
Criminal Defender Clinic	New College of California School of Law	1996

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Bay Area Traffic Attorneys	2011-present
Member	The Private Defenders	2009-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 8

Answers:	29	Legal Answers
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	7	Answers marked as good
Guides:	1	Legal Guide
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Cases

People v. M.A.

Outcome: Red Light Camera Violation Dismissed

People v. DM

Outcome: Case Dismissed

People v. KD