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Fees

Contingent (30%-40%), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($250-$300/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Languages Spoken
  • French
  • Mandarin

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I have obtained several rewarding and high settlements for clients in divorces, personal injury, civil rights and police misconduct cases. I obtained the... more

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5.0 star rating 26 reviews
5 star rating

“Excellent and personable attorney”

Posted by: a Child Support client, 2012-01-10 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Mr. Stocks was tremendously helpful with a fairly complicated child support issue. He was knowledgeable as well as supportive. He went above and... more
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“Excellent!”

Posted by: Cathy, 2012-01-09 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: John was quite impressive. He's intelligent, aggressive and witty. He and staff were also efficient, dependable/trustworthy and sensitive--which I... more
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Todd Richard DeVallance

I endorse this lawyer. John has been a opposing counsel on several cases. He is strong advocate for his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Todd DeVallance , Seattle (WA), 8 months ago
Andrew Y. Kim

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Andrew Kim , Bellevue (WA), 9 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

20 years since John Stocks was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1991 01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Member at Auburn Elks 2007–present
Member at Eagles 2007–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1991
University of Washington Business Admin Bachelor's of Arts 1988
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Attorney - finalist (top 2) Auburn Voters - Auburn Reporter 2011
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 2007
Local Board Member Selective Service System 2003-2007
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 8
Answers: 17 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
8 Answers marked as good
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Family Law Questions and Answers Auburn Reporter 2006
Family Law King County Journal 2006
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Re-swearing after 40 years Van Siclen, 40 years 2008
Judging Mock Trial Mock Trial 2008
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