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John Stocks

John Stocks

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Contributor level 9

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Mandarin

About Me

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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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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“Simply the Best!”

Posted by: a Family client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Stocks was my husbands attorney for a family law matter. I am extremely impressed with his professionalism on both sides as well as his knowledge.... more
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“over priced”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: While in the beginning john did a fairly good job but I was told our cost of our case would be around 4000.00 so we went through with it as he was... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

11 endorsements


Jeffrey R Caffee

With over 20 years of experience working on Family Law (and other) legal issues, John Stocks is one of the most respected Family Lawyers in Washington. more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey Caffee , Auburn (WA), 6 months ago
Daniel N Cook

John is a great lawyer. He is great in the courtroom and works long hours to serve his clients well. He does his homework, including legal research,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Cook , Lakewood (WA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1991 05/18/2013

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
See all 31 awards

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

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 54 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
30 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
14 Answers marked helpful by other users
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
See all 7 speaking engagements