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John W Stanko

John W Stanko

8.7

Excellent

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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19 endorsements

Overview

Practice Areas

  • 75% DUI / DWI
    13 years, 2,000 cases (2 examples)
  • 13% Criminal Defense
    13 years, 1,250 cases (3 examples)
  • 12% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
    13 years, 1,000 cases (1 example)

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (20 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • San Francisco, CA
    Office: 415-755-●●●● - show
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Languages

  • Spanish

About Me

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Attorney John Stanko

About me: 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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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“A Very Well Organized and Fully Detailed Legal Representative”

Posted by: Debra, 2009-10-26 13 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I meet John Stanko, Esq. over 2 years ago. I had been taken advantage of by a relative and not being aware of my rights, I made a gross mistake that... more

5 star rating

“Lawyer that exceeded my expectations”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-23 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I was charged with driving over 100mph and John Stanko handled this case. I chose John because he gave me the impression he was an efficient, sharp,... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

19 endorsements


Daniel Alexander Flores

John is an excellent lawyer who has committed himself to defending the rights of persons accused of driving under the influence. I endorse John... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Flores , San Francisco (CA), 18 days ago
Marsanne Andrea Weese

I endorse this lawyer's work. John has a great presence in the courtroom. His ability to explain matters to the court and the jury has allowed him... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Marsanne Weese , San Francisco (CA), 20 days ago
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Résumé

Licenses

  • 13 years since John W Stanko was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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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

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Student Course by La Pier & Associates 2009
Felony appointment panel Solano County Bar Association 2000
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member State Bar of California 1996–present
Member California Public Defenders Association 1997–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: CA dui, can I be charged with a 3rd dui, if my...
John's answer: Can you be charged? Yes, in California a DUI is considered a prior offense for 10 years. So, if... more
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Cases

Title:
People v. F.
Practice Area:
DUI / DWI
Outcome:
Petition to Expunge and Dismiss DUI case granted!
Description:
Client with a DUI from 2002 seeking ability to enter Canada for work purposes. Canada treats DUI convictions as serious indictable offenses and will...

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