Can’t recommend John and his firm enough. Communication and execution was top notch. Very clear and concise plan to find a suitable solution for me as a client, and in this case he managed to dismiss the case as a whole. Highly recommend.
John answered my prayers by taking my case in the final hour. He appeared in court for me, managed to get my fines and fees severely reduced, and afforded me the opportunity for traffic school when I otherwise would not have been able to do so. His fees were fair, his professionalism was excellent, and he was an extremely pleasant conversationalist. I would recommend John Stanko.
I defend people accused of DUI and driving with a .08% or greater bac throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. My office is centrally located in San Rafael and I regularly practice in San Francisco, Contra Costa, Alameda Sonoma and Solano Counties.
I strive to achieve the most favorable results possible for each individual client while providing personalized representation.
I handle of all crimes from minor traffic offenses and misdemeanors to serious felonies. My firm routinely represents clients accused of domestic violence, theft crimes, drug related charges and all driving related offenses.
My Bay Area criminal defense law office is centrally located in the City of San Rafael in Marin County and I regularly practice in San Francisco, Contra Costa, Alameda Sonoma and Solano Counties.
For nearly 30 years, Attorney John Stanko has been defending clients facing traffic ticket violations and Drunk Driving offenses in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. As the Managing Attorney at Ticket Crushers, Mr. Stanko understands the importance of exercising your right to remain silent and consulting a criminal defense lawyer when facing criminal charges.
Mr. Stanko's practice specializes in defending clients charged with drunk driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration (.08 or greater bac), traffic ticket offenses (moving violations), and other criminal charges. He also assists clients with post-conviction matters, including the expungement (dismissal) of their cases and the sealing of records.
At Ticket Crushers, Mr. Stanko believes that everyone deserves the right to legal representation from an attorney who knows the law. He offers a free initial consultation to discuss your case personally and confidentially, emphasizing that just because you have been arrested does not mean you are guilty. The government bears the burden of proving guilt, and Mr. Stanko has an impressive track record of helping clients avoid jail and move on with their lives.
If you are facing criminal charges in Northern California, do not hesitate to contact John Stanko at Ticket Crushers. With years of experience and a dedication to protecting his clients' rights, he will fight tirelessly to ensure that you receive a fair and just outcome.
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Ticket Dismissal
Can’t recommend John and his firm enough. Communication and execution was top notch. Very clear and concise plan to find a suitable solution for me as a client, and in this case he managed to dismiss the case as a whole. Highly recommend.
Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2022
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10/10 would recommend John Stanko.
John answered my prayers by taking my case in the final hour. He appeared in court for me, managed to get my fines and fees severely reduced, and afforded me the opportunity for traffic school when I otherwise would not have been able to do so. His fees were fair, his professionalism was excellent, and he was an extremely pleasant conversationalist. I would recommend John Stanko.
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Posted by Jared | June 7, 2022
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Great experience!
I had a speeding ticket with a trailer and I wanted to make sure I had the best possible outcome. John was responsive and informative, and ready to protect my interests. We went to court for it and the officer didn’t show up and it was dismissed, but I felt comfortable that if the officer did show up that I would have gotten the best possible outcome. I picked him because I saw him in court processing about 20 clients in one session and I liked what I saw.
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Posted by Mark | July 10, 2021
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Excellent results
John helped our son out with his many tickets. John’s tact and diligence in navigating the system helped get my sons tickets reduced and in some cases totally dismissed. I would recommend this firm.
Posted by ZACHARY | June 24, 2021
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recommend
We are very pleased with John Stanko's representation and recommend him without hesitation! He was able to get our case dismissed.
Posted by Peter | May 31, 2021
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Highly recommended
I’ve never required the services of a lawyer before but when the powers to be were unable to accommodate my need to reschedule my traffic court date to contest a ticket, a friend recommended John. From the first phone conference to the highly satisfactory resolution of my case, John was a consummate pro, appearing in court twice on my behalf and keeping me regularly informed on what was happening. Reaching out to John saved me a ton of hassles, time, stress, and money. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of sound, fairly priced legal counsel.
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Posted by anonymous | May 4, 2021
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Highly recommend!
I cannot recommend John enough. Obviously being in need of a DUI lawyer is not a situation anyone wants to find themselves in but life happens. I had never been involved with the legal system at all, felt super ashamed and traumatized from the whole incident and was just generally overwhelmed with the prospect of having to navigate this massive scary thing. I had never had a lawyer, had no idea how to even go about vetting one and I was worried about being taken advantage of - especially because I was a full-time student and I really didn’t have much money to begin with. I met with a few lawyers and after my meeting with John, I just had an immediate feeling that he was who I wanted to go with and I went with my gut. From start to finish, John was amazing. He was present for all of my court hearings, handled all communication with the court & DMV, and kept me updated of all new information. The best thing about John is that he will call you and explain everything step-by-step super thoroughly, let you know what to expect, all possible outcomes, what each outcome would mean, and he never promises any specific outcome (very lawyer ha). John was able to mitigate the amount of stress and anxiety throughout the process and I always felt confident he was advocating for me 100%, literally zero shadiness ever. Thankfully, 2 years later, he also helped me get my probation terminated early AND get my record expunged. 10/10 recommend.
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Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2021
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Thank you Mr. Stanko
I first came to Mr. Stanko as he had an impressive resume, and worked with cases very similar to mine. Soon after we reached out with our situation, we received an email laying out what he thought he could do for my case. He then asked for a statement of facts, and he assured me not to worry. From this moment on I felt at ease, I was confident in the professional that Mr. Stanko is. All there was to do for me was wait for my court date. Shortly after my trial concluded, Mr. Stanko reached out and let us know that he wasn't able to get my case dropped, but he was able to greatly reduce the punishments. There was never a doubt in my mind that Mr. Stanko would get the best results possible. I am beyond thankful, and appreciative of the work he did on my behalf. 10/10 would recommend to anybody for ANY type of legal trouble.
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Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2020
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND
John Stanko took my speeding ticket to court (93mph on Hwy 280)
got the speed reduced, fine reduced and Im taking traffic school as we speak, so no points on my (otherwise clean) driving record.
That aside, I am most grateful for not having to deal with the bully of a CHP officer on my own.
John Stanko is highly professional, hard working and sincere. I am more than happy with the results and highly recommend John Stanko to anyone in need of legal representation.
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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2020
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Highly Recommend John Stanko
Had a great experience with John Stanko. He was recommended to me by someone else. He was very responsive and very helpful in answering my questions (unlike the first attorney I had). I highly recommend him!!
Posted by mitra | October 14, 2019
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MR. JOHN STANKO
I CALLED MR. JOHN STANKO FOR A HIGH SPEEDING TICKET THAT I HAD, HE VERY NICELY,WITH A VERY HIGH MANNER SPOKE WITH ME AND EXPLAINED MY CASE PROFESSIONALLY WAY.IT IS WORTH IT TO HAVE A LAWYER TO FIGHT FOR YOU LIKE JOHN STANKO. SO IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE MR. STANKO FIGHT FOR YOU AND GET A DISMISSED CASE.BECAUSE HE IS AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY THAT HE WILL EVALUATE ALL LEGAL DEFENSES AVAILABLE IN YOUR CASE.HE WORKES THE BEST POSSIBLE OUT COME FOR YOU. I HAD HIGH SPEED TICKET THAT COULD CAUSE OF LOOSING MY DRIVER LICENCE.BUT WITH MR. STANKO MY CASE GOT DISMISSED. HE GAVE ME CHANCE TO WORK MORE ON MY ATTENTION AS A GOOD CITIZEN.I STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIMTO EVERYBODY IF THEY NEED A KNOWLEDGEABLE LAWYER TO HELP.THANK YOU SO MUCH MR. JOHN STANKO.
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Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2019
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minor going over 100mph
John was very professional and prompt to return emails and phone calls. He did a wonderful job appearing for my son in court and getting the ticket dismissed. He was knowledgeable and I felt comfortable having him representing our son in court. I highly recommend his services to anyone who needs help with legal matters.
Posted by Don | July 25, 2019
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Knowledgeable and Supportive
Mr. Stanko was extraordinarily helpful in guiding me to resolving my traffic issue. He provided specific, concise advice that allowed me reduce the cost and time necessary to correct my issue. I would not hesitate to recommend his services in the future.
Posted by Damion | May 14, 2019
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Thanks John
Mr Stanko went above and beyond my expectation. Great communication. Saved my license and $$. His other reviewers are spot on. Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you ever get a serious ticket don’t waist time going to court. Don’t waist time stressing. Just call John Stanko and let him take care of the rest. Hope I never get another ticket but if I do John’s who I’m calling Thanks again John.
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Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2019
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BTIK
Flew into San Fran with my GF and was driving in the carpool lane at safe speed during rush hour traffic at around 5PM . Was later pulled over my CHP and ticketed for going 95 mph, totally off the board especially during rush hour, Long story short googled Mr. Stanko and i trusted him from our phone convo and felt right about him, he was sincere, transparent, and real. I felt very comfortable talking to him and Just yesterday I got the new my traffic ticket was dismissed.. JOHN THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND EFFORTS...
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Posted by Trevor | March 23, 2018
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Fantastic job on DUI charge
After I was charged with a DUI in Marin County several years ago, I contacted John and he immediately went to work on my case. John was very clear with me about the steps involved in the case and the decisions that I had to make throughout the process. He was ultimately able to get my case dismissed and I can't recommend him highly enough.
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Posted by Ashley | January 22, 2018
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Got my speeding ticket case dismissed
John Stanko is fantastic. He responded to me immediately when I contacted him about my speeding ticket. I felt that the CHP officer had bullied me and I wanted legal representation to help me fight the ticket, while I sent off a complaint to CHP about the officer's behavior. John represented me in court, and got my case dismissed. I did not get a point on my driving record; my premiums thus did not increase; and, I did not have to pay any fees or fines, or attend traffic school. I was extremely happy with the results and would not hesitate to recommend John to anyone in need of help with a speeding violation or other traffic infraction.
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Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2017
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Client
I can not say enough about the professional and thoughtful job that John did for me with my two moving violation tickets. His knowledge of the laws and tenacious negotiating skills helped in clearing my record. He is an excellent communicator and does not waste your time. He is clear, concise and gets to the point very quickly. He knows the court system and the players involved. He is honest and doesn't give you any BS. He tells you what your chances are and gives it everything he has to deliver positive results for you. I will and would recommend him to anyone I know. It is a pleasure to deal with a lawyer who does what he says he is going to do in a thoughtful and thorough way. He will not waste your time and he knows how to deliver. I only wish there were more lawyers Like him.
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Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2016
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Done deal
It took over a year, but mr. stanko got my driving on a suspended charge dismissed and thrown out. I live 3-4 hours from solano county, and he made everything super easy, so i wouldnt have to lose time from work to go to court. I would recommend his services to anyone else in need of legal representation.
Posted by Megan | September 23, 2016
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Great DMV lawyer
John Stanko handled my DMV suspended licence issues this year. He appeared for me for every court date, I never had to miss work. He was able to overturn my negligent operator suspension. He is the best because he knows all the ins and outs of the DMV system and he made it work for me.
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DUI and DWI Attorney | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer as he is well known in the community of DUI lawyers for his continuous devotion to his clients. The efforts he makes for the best results that can be obtained in each case exceed that of the average lawyer. Above average is too small a term of accomplishment for John. Talk to him, listen to him, then hire him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Co-worker
"John and I have known since law school. For as long as I have known him, he has always been extremely dedicated to his achieving his goals. We both had the luck of being interested in the same field of law and having a passion for it. Today, what truly amazes me about John is his true regard for his clients. He will go nuts trying to find a solution to any given legal problem, and will find it even when one doesn't exist! Now that is true dedication. He is brilliant and thorough in his legal analysis and will always go to battle for the lucky who have him as his attorney. You can rest assure that should I ever encounter any trouble, he is the one I will call......."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Nov 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a strong advocate for his clients. He works diligently with the District Attorneys Office in order to obtain the best possible results."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Dec 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John has practiced criminal law for 18 years and has a vast wealth of experience as is clearly evident in his pro bono contributions. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is outstanding. Client reviews are critical to picking any lawyer to represent you and his are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor if you are in or near San Rafael and schedule a consultation. KUDOS"
"John is one of the most committed lawyers in the field of DUI defense. I have personally attended several seminars and trainings with John and his level of understanding and preparation is consistently superior. As a fellow member of several professional organizations dedicated to DUI defense and criminal defense issues, I can state unequivocally that he is widely respected in the field of DUI defense."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer.This lawyer has an expertise in DUI defense. By attending DUI seminars throughout the year to keep up on the latest in the law, field sobriety testing, blood testing, and breath testing, this attorney is an asset to the clients. This lawyer is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association. I endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Oct 29
Relationship: Co-worker
"John is great at the finer points in DUI law. If there is an angle to play and get an advantage for the client he will get it done. He also has a great demeanor which often benefits his relationships with his clients and opposing counsel."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John Stanko does a great job doing traffic and DUIs as well as criminal. He is highly respected by his peers including myself. He is a wonderful attorney to have by your side if you are facing a criminal accusation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"John Stanko is a very professional and passionate attorney. He is truly dedicated to achieving the best possible results for each client. I have worked with him on cases and have always found him to be prepared, knowledgable, and most of all looking for any possible way to serve his client more effectively.
If you are looking for a top notch criminal defense lawyer with the skills and ability to protecting your rights - LOOK NO FURTHER."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"After reading many of Mr. Stanko's answers here on Avvo it is obvious this attorney has the knowledge and skill to serve clients. Without hesitation, I recommend this attorney as a knowledgeable practitioner and advocate."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stanko is an incredible attorney who provides sage advice to all questions asked on Avvo. He is extremely knowledgeable and even though I have been practicing for 23 years as a judge, magistrate, and prosecutor, I learn from him every day."