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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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Endorsements

21 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

Credit Card, Cash, Check

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

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“John is the best top with the latest information in his career & very reliable lawyer”

Posted by: Rosy, 2009-11-20 1 day ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I just had my case dismissed because I choosed the right person for the job.I thought I had lost it all.I got myself in a nasty situation that I... more

5 star rating

“Dui”

Posted by: juan, 2009-11-10 11 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I really recommend John Stanko as your lawyer because i only used him for about two months an he got my case to get diclined by the DA an i was well... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

21 endorsements


Denise Jean Yaniv

I strongly endorse this lawyer's work because he is a very experienced DUI attorney in the Bay area and will work tirelessly to get you the best... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Denise Yaniv , Calabasas (CA), 3 days ago
John M. Kaman

I know John to be a first rate criminal defense lawyer with a specialty in DUI. As he practices in Marin County and I in SF I would not hesitate to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Kaman , San Francisco (CA), 3 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: My first DUI charge with a misdemeanor am I going...
John's answer: Hello, Jail time on a first offense DUI is unlikely but it is a possibility. DUI is usually... 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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