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John Andrew Campanella
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Biography
I am an experienced criminal trial attorney with extensive experience in the area of DUI Defense.
I practice in Northern California from Placer and El Dorado Counties throught the Interstate 80 corridor including the following counties:
Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Contra Costa, Marin and Alameda.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
DUI and DWI
100%
32 years | 1,900 cases
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John Andrew Campanella
901 H Street, Suite 301, Sacramento, CA, 95814
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Recommendation (51)
Practice Area Knowledge (44)
Professionalism (39)
Communication Style (36)
Responsiveness (35)
General Knowledge (30)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Effective Legal Council, DUI Case
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...
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
David and Goliath! DUI MILITARY DIVERSION PROGRAM
John Campanella did a great job on my DUI case when I was arrested early 2018 after I swerved and crashed my car. If anyone else is a Veteran and in a similar situation, go with John Campanella! I blew triple over the legal limit and I was recommended to John Campanella by a friend. Hesitant, after g...
Posted by Arthur | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Miracle Worker 2nd DUI DMV hearing dismissed
DMV refusal 2nd DUI dismissed!!! .19 BAC After getting my 2nd DUI with refusal, I was looking at a 2 year automatic DMV license suspsension. I spoke with around 30 different lawyers, but Mr. Campanella stood out from the rest with his knowledge, experience, and patience. His secretary Margie wa...
Posted by Leandro | May 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent representation
John Campanella did an excellent job representing me at a DMV Hearing. He prevented a 1 year license suspension. I have supreme confidence in his abilities and would recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Highly recommend
I sought Mr. Campanella's expertise as I knew he specialized in DUIs, and that meant he'd have plenty of expertise and knowledge around traffic laws and poring over and piecing together police videos, etc. In early August I would receive a Notice to Appear, stating that I was cited for a "failure...
John Andrew Campanella's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Campanella is extremely knowledgeable, has tremendous legal experience, and is greatly respected in the legal community. He is also great to chat with and is always helpful to fellow attorneys such as myself!"
"Mr. Campanella is extremely thorough, leaving no stone unturned. He meticulously sifts through every case, looking, and often finding, legal and legitimate defenses for his clients."
"I have seen John's excellent work in challenging blood draws on Fourth Amendment principles. John is a skilled DUI advocate who must be taken seriously by the prosecution. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Mr. Campanella is a great attorney. He's always stopping by the office to let us know some valuable insight he's discovered through his hard work and dedication to the profession."
"I am a HUGE fan of Mr. Campanella. He provides expert advise to questions pertaining to DUI law. I am a former judge who handled DUIs every day for 7 years and a former prosecutor who trained DAs about how to prosecute DUIs for another 7 years. Even with my experience, I learn from Mr. Campanella every day and you should hire him in an instant."
"Mr. Campanella is a perfect example of a combination of IQ and EQ ~ his cerebral, legal knowledge base is top tier, but he is able to combine that with an equally powerful, first-rate emotional understanding of the jurors mind. Truly a delight to pick his brain on the science (and art) of trial lawyering. Highly recommended."
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"Mr. Campanella is a talented lawyer and provides his clients excellent advice and service. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is THE GUY to see on DUI/DWI matters in California. Not only does he know the law, he also knows how to use it effectively to help his clients. As a fellow attorney he is always willing to help and is a wonderful mentor."
"John fights hard for his clients, and never hesitates to stand up for client rights all the way through his representation. He is an active contributing member of the California DUI Lawyers Association, and works hard to keep informed on developments in the law. DUI defense is tricky and requires mastery of both complicated science and the art of presentation to put on a good defense. John has both skill sets, and his clients benefit from both."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. John is the go to guy for attorneys for knowledge on dui's and dmv hearings/procedures. Highly recommend his services as he knows more than anybody else. I have known him as an attorney since he started in Sacramento quite some time ago."
"John Campanella is one of the most conscientious and knowledgeable attorneys in the DUI field that I know. He is hard-working, creative in his defenses and stays current in all aspects of the DUI field. When you pay for John's services, you do indeed get what you pay for: a good, hard-working lawyer that fights vigorously for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work: extremely conscientious, very hardworking and obviously dedicated to each Client, Californians understand that Mr. Campanella is an excellent trial attorney who is a beneficial asset to the entire California DUI Defense Bar community. Any person in need of a superb criminal defense lawyer will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of reasons (but without enough character space to properly do this fine attorney justice, I am honored to endorse this superb lawyer."
"John Campanella is one of the most knowledgeable DUI attorneys in Northern California. John has a vast amount of experience, cares for his clients, and is just an all-around great person to work with. I strongly endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. John is an attorney who does his homework. He regularly attends training sessions in DUI defense and is up to speed with all of the new developments in the law."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 DUI lawyers in northern California, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2013
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Forensic Chromatography VIII, Axion Labs
2009
Recognition, Northern California Super Lawyers
2008
Recognition, Northern California Super Lawyers
2006
Recognition, Northern California Super Lawyers
2004
Recognition, Northern California Super Lawyers
2003
Qualified to Administer Field Sobriety Tests, La Pier and Associates
2003
Recognition, Northern California Super Lawyers
2001
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1994
Moot Court Honors, McGeorge School of Law
1994
Traynor Honor Society, McGeorge School of Law
1993
Dean's Honor Roll, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
1994 - Present
, Law Office of John A. Campanella
1993 - 1994
Legal Intern, Sacramento County Public Defender
Associations
2010 - Present
Placer County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Solano County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
1995 - Present
Sacramento County Superior CourtAttorney
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1994 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2015 - 2019
California DUI Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
1995 - 2008
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1992 - 1993
Volunteer Legal Services of Northern CAMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. VonSchoech
Hung Jury
People v. McMillan
Dismissed
People v. Fontenot
Case dismissed
People v. Danekari
Dissmissed
People v. A. Jones
Dismissed
People v. Bullock
hung jury
People v. Fothergill
Case dismissed
People v. Cheung
Dismissed
People v. Kennedy Lindsey
Acquittal
People v. James Carradine
Not Guilty all charges
People v. Victor Bernie Ross
Hung Jury
Education
1995
National College of DUI Defense
DUI Defense
1994
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor w/distinction
1987
Univ of California Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Sacramento Public Defenders
Calculating Blood Alcohol Levels
2013
Sacramento DUI conference
CA passes AB 60
2010
Community conference on Police conduct
How to protect your rights when you are stopped
Publications
2013
Sacramento DUI News
CA passes AB 60
2013
Sacramento DUI News Letter
AB-60 Granting licenses to illegals
2010
Law Office of John A. Campanella
Sacramento DUI Information Newsletter
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Involuntary intoxication, involuntary blood test, California DUI. Can this case be thrown out?
08 Sep 2009
Q&A
Check fraud
30 Apr 2008
Q&A
Can I still get a DUI charge when under legal limit?
07 Nov 2007
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
Compare the amount of alcohol in standard drinks
18 Aug 2010
Video Legal Guide
You drink, you drive, you blow
18 Aug 2010
Legal Guide
Sacramento DUI Information
18 Aug 2010