John Ward Holbus

John Ward Holbus

4.3
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1007 7th Street # 210, Sacramento, CA

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Criminal Defense 100%

17 years | 500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Law Offices of John Ward Holbus

1007 7th Street # 210, Sacramento, CA, 95814

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John Ward Holbus's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicholas | June 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

John is a great attorney he has helped my brother and me

I had a felon in 07 and wanted it gone and expunged basically dropped down to a misdameanor with a plea of not guilty. He was great answered all my questions whenever I had them and gave me his personal line to contact him anytime day or night. After 3 months of waiting for my court date 3 days ago I... went to court and am no longer a felon. Also he saved my brother from getting a very lengthy sentence of around 32 years into about 3 years he is a great lawyer and I highly recommend him. Thank you John Holbus for helping me get my life changed for the better.

Posted by David R. | March 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Fair/Good attorney John Holbus

Hired him for several cases(multiple D.U.I's, Suspended DL.) Dissmised a case for driving on suspended due to D.A. error or technicality. I'm still unsure due to communication being poor w/ me, never the less appreciative of result! Missed Several court dates, but he did have alternative attorney ste...p-in for the date(Missed Several court dates before his child-birth, sincere Congratulations on his healthy-new born!) Talked bad about me in front of judge, D.A. and me (I'm sure he was unaware I was still sitting there in court at the moment. He did apologize after court though!) Didn't seem highly interested/motivated or looking out for my benefit/best interests! Busy attorney and pricey. My review is not intended to bash or downgrade him, instead to share my experience hiring him! I do however highly recommend attorney Roberto Marquez #5307498766. Some 20+ years experience. He reinstated my bail and is currently helping me out on my caseS!

Posted by Martina | June 24, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Thank you, John!

I hired John for a DUI I got here in Sacramento. I felt a huge sense of relief after my first conversation with him because he explained the process to me in detail. I did a lot of research on lawyers in the area and I decided to hire John based on his experience and personality. He is honest, easy t...o work with and he responds to your questions in a timely manner. The rates are reasonable which I also appreciated! I will happily refer John to any of my friends/family if they ever needed it!

Posted by Dan | November 25, 2013 | DUI & DWI

john Holbus; Smart, Trustworthy, Reliable

When slapt with a DUI earlier this year , My life was turned upside down. A stupid, selfish mistake I made cost me chances of getting into Law Enforcement and deepened the obstacle of getting back into Navy SEAL training. Simply saying John Holbus is a great attorney is an understatement and wouldn't... begin to do justice for how much of a help he has been. With deep personal issues going on in my life, John Holbus took upon himself the burden of the case which was a huge weight off my shoulders. He got my probation sentence reduced allowing me to get back into the military as soon as possible. Coming from a clean background and not a clear understanding of what I was up against, he kept me well informed and was very knowledgeable with DUI cases. In a day and age where attorney fees are very high and as you begin to question its validity and worth, John has very fair prices and would recommend him to anyone! John was available day or night when my questions arose. Thanks John!

Posted by Ryan | July 17, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Great attorney

I was arrested for a DUI. My blood alcohol was only .01 but they DA refused to dismiss my case because of the (legal) prescription drugs they found in my blood. The trial was a stressful three days, but Mr. Holbus was professional and reassured me the entire time. The jury only deliberated for 30 m...inutes before coming back with a not guilty verdict. I could not recommend John enough to anyone who is looking for an excellent criminal defense attorney.

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Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

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"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Holbus is an honest guy that does solid work!"

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

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263459, State Bar of California

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263459, Eastern District of California

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Client's choice 2012, Avvo

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Lead attorney, Sacramento Legal Defense

Associations

Sacramento County Superior Court

Sacramento County Bar Association

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Sample of Legal Cases

12Fxxx16

Exposure: 8 years State Prison. Result: 180 days local custody.

13-01-xxxx36

All charges dismissed

13Txxx01

Wet reckless. DUI dismissed. $1000 fine. No jail time

12Fxxxx05

All charges dismissed

09Txxx56

Client acquitted of all charges at trial, complete restoration of driving privileges.

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Education

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Mcgeorge Sol Univ Of The Pacific

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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Speaking Engagements

2013

Monetery Trails Highschool

DUI in the classroom

2013

Center Highschool

DUI in the classroom

Publications

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PBS.org Polytics

Languages

Spanish

English

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