John Andrew Campanella

John was incredibly encouraging through the situation. Very professional both and his assistant Aaron were on the ball. John paid attention to all the details explained everything very thoroughly and brought up things. I hadn’t even thought about in my potential case. On the day of judgment Jon Advis...ed that I come in and join him which was great to finally meet him in person. John took advantage of a young DA and really works on the spot with his knowledge to my major benefit in that moment. I would definitely recommend John as he’s has seasoned the vet and Very quick on his feet.

I called John the morning after my DUI arrest, following a car accident with another vehicle. I was overwhelmed and terrified about what the future might hold. John patiently walked me through every step and helped calm my fears. He and Aaron went above and beyond to help me win my DMV hearing, al...lowing me to keep my license while my criminal case is still pending. Throughout this entire period, I texted John and Aaron countless questions, and they always responded promptly. I am deeply grateful for the compassion and respect they showed me—treating me like a person who made a serious mistake, not a bad person, and doing everything they could to help. I highly recommend them to anyone navigating through a DUI.

When looking for the right attorney for a specific case, the Law Office of John Campanella is truly the place to go. From my very first contact, the communication was exceptional clear updates about the DMV, court dates, and every step of the process. Most importantly, the results were excellent. Joh...n Campanella came highly recommended by close acquaintances, and now I can confidently say I highly recommend him as well. Look no further you’ll be in great hands.

It was an honor and a pleasure working with Mr. John Campanella at his Sacramento office, located right across from the Sacramento Criminal Court building. During my nearly two years working as an associate Lawyer under his supervision, I had the privilege of learning from one of the most knowledgeab...le, intelligent, honest, and dedicated defense attorney I’ve ever met. I observed Mr. Campanella handle multiple jury trials with exceptional enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to protecting his clients’ interests. He provides free consultations for those seeking criminal defense advice, particularly in matters involving the DUI charges, DMV hearings, and related litigation up through trial and appeals. His courtroom techniques—especially during witness examinations—reflect his deep understanding of the law, law enforcement reports, medical and forensic evidence, and expert testimony. Mr. Campanella represents professionals and approaches every case with integrity, diligence, and a tireless dedication to his clients. It was inspiring to work alongside him on hundreds of cases across Sacramento, Yolo, Placer and neighboring Northern California counties. His professional expertise and ethical standards set an example for everyone in the legal community. If any of my friends or family ever needed a skilled criminal defense attorney, particularly in DUI matters, I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Campanella. His reputation and expertise are invaluable, and as someone who had the honor of working with him in court, I can confidently say he is one of the best litigators with decades of experience in his field. Sam G. Doost.

If you find yourself in the unfamiliar world of the judicial system, you need someone on your side, working with you, that has lived and breathed in that world for the last 30 years. I found myself reeling from a DUI charge. I had no recollection of anything that happened that day as I was concussed ...after I came off my motorcycle when my back tire blew out. I was ambulanced to the hospital with injuries and woke up with a DUI citation hanging from my hospital bed. Bummer. Once released, I researched extensively online. I asked almost every major AI (Gemini, ChatGPT, Anthropic, and Grok) for information on what I should do and who I should contact for help. There were 2 things that ALL of the AIs had in common. The first thing they ALL said was to get a lawyer. Do not go this alone. The second, ALL of them had in common was the name John Campanella listed as a DUI lawyer recommendation. I looked him up. He had the experience (30 years), he had excellent client reviews, he seemed to have the knowledge, and honestly, I liked his look. So, I called his office and left a message regarding my situation. I was shocked to receive a call from Mr. Campanella about 5 minutes after I left my message. He showed kindness, compassion, and understanding, which is what I needed after this traumatizing event. I was impressed by his quick reply and attention to my case. He gave me advice and asked questions about what I could remember and what steps I have taken so far. And this was all before I hired him as my lawyer! He was far and away my first choice and agreed to take my case. Mr. Campanella and his right-hand man Aaron then informed me of the process. They told me when I needed to be at court and when I didn’t, explained my rights, answered my questions, helped me obtain evidence, and most importantly knew the law as it pertains to anything DUI related. I must admit, I was down on my chances heading into our hearing. But John and Aaron told me to stay positive. We went into court and what I witnessed next from Mr. Campanella, I can only liken to sitting courtside in Chicago 1991 and watching Michael Jordan play basketball. It was amazing. The court room was his court. I could see his eyes grow wide as he listened to the prosecutor and officer speak. He would feverishly scribble into his note pad as the prosecutor spoke. And when it was his turn to speak, he made his point, there was no denying his knowledge or argument. He would rattle off Titles, Sections, Articles, Objections, and Subsections off the top of his head. Incredibly impressive. I went into court that day prepared for the worst. I walked out with a Motion to Suppress GRANTED! That would not have happened without John Campanella and Aaron. That’s real talk. I couldn’t give a higher recommendation to this team.