Paul Stanko

Mr. Stanko took my felony driving case in St. Joe County and was able to get me a reduced charge to a mistermeanor. Talking to other people who have had cases there, I heard that getting a mistermeanor at sentencing doesn't happen very often. the prosecutor wanted me to have a felony conviction, but ...that would have made finding a job tough. Mr. Stanko asked the judge to give me a mistermeanor and sure enough that's what happened! Thank you!

I got arrested for my first (and last) DUI in West Lafayette. I called Mr. Stanko the next morning, Sunday, and he called me back within hours. He really put my mind at ease from the very beginning. I was impressed by his knowledge of the court system. The judge and prosecutor seemed to respect him, ...and he led me through the whole process with patience and understanding. I would recommend him to anyone who gets a DUI in Tippecanoe County.

I'm sure that my story is much the same as other clients who have needed Mr. Stanko's services. When I got arrested in Mishawaka for drunk driving, I checked around to see who would be the best DUI lawyer to defend me. I actually had a friend, another student, whom he had helped just last year. He re...commended him as a person who would guide me through the whole ordeal with as little trauma as possible. I also read his reviews and endorsements on Avvo. I talked to Mr. Stanko on the phone for about a half hour before my first court date, and he explained the ignition interlock program, which he said I should be eligible for. When we met at court a few days later, he had the order ready for the judge to sign so I could keeping driving, as long as I had the interlock installed. He also had all the information I needed to get everything done that I needed to do before my next court date. I was fortunate to have my charges reduced to public intoxication when I went back to court in 6 months. I saved a lot of money on car insurance by avoiding a DUI conviction. Mr. Stanko's fees are explained up front, and they are set in advance. He explains every step of the process and guides you through everything you need to know and do. I found that he answered almost all of my questions before I even asked, but any time I needed his advice he was very helpful. He has a way of explaining things to people without talking down to them. [By the way, the only negative reviews I have ever seen of Judge Stanko were on Yelp---If you make the mistake of looking THERE for reviews, make sure you check the "filtered" reviews, of which he has MANY favorable ones. Yelp is known for filtering out favorable reviews of businesses that don't advertise with them. I opened a Yelp account and posted my favorable review of Judge Stanko, and guess what! It was "filtered" out! I am very thankful for Avvo, which I consider the most reliable source for REAL reviews of lawyers.]

Highly recommended. Judge Stanko was recommended to me by an acquaintance whom he had assisted with a case in South Bend. My case was also in South Bend, and I called him before my first court date. I'm glad I did! It just so happens that no charges had been filed before that date, and if I had gon...e to court that morning, the judge would have just told me to come back in 30 days. Apparently it is common for drunk driving cases to be filed weeks after the arrest. I made payment arrangements with Mr. Stanko and he got my court date continued. By that time, he had already met with the prosecutor and worked out a plea bargain to have my charges reduced. I went to court only one time for my initial hearing and one time to plead to public intoxication, and because I had completed all of my requirements beforehand, I never had to be on probation. It was very helpful and comforting to have a counselor who knew all the procedures and had all the information I needed to maneuver my way through the court system. It really reduced my stress level, and it saved me unnecessary trips to South Bend and days off work.

If you ever find yourself between the wall and a double edge sword The man you need to call is Paul Stanko.Thats the person that i called when I was in that spot.He delivered all his expertise in his profession and helped me with charge of Reckless driving.That would go in to a criminal record.T...he reason I stated a Wall is because I knew that I didn't had a way out , and the Sword with double edge is because I was speeding double the limit in a Work zone.Mr.Stanko helped me and at the same time save me from becoming a "Criminal" which now I can tell you that I'am Not. For that reason I Strongly Recomend Mr. Stanko THE BEST LAWYER IN TOWN Thak you Mr.Stanko...