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John Thomas Stralen
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Biography
I graduated with honors from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California. Since graduating in 1994, I have handled personal injury cases since I became an attorney in 1994. The cases I have handled in the past that I am the most proud of are the ones which have resulted in change for the public good, such as employment cases where the defendant has changed policy to the benefit of the employees, and injury cases where the defendant adopts a new safety policy as a result of my client’s case.
I am a member of the Sacramento Bar Association, the Capital City Trial Lawyers Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of California (State Trial Lawyers Association). I have served on my church parish’s pastoral council, my kids’ schools Advisory Commission, and I am currently a member of the school facility subcommittee on safety. I like to support youth programs. I coached a competitive girls’ soccer team for several years, and I am a certified soccer and futsal referee. My brother and I founded the Elk Grove Futsal Club, a non-profit indoor youth soccer league, which has provided an indoor-style youth soccer program to children in the Sacramento area on a non-profit basis during the winter season since 2006.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Stralen Law, PC
1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA, 95825
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Posted by Elna | February 01, 2019
Great personality
He was unable to assist me. He directed me to another lawyer. That's all I can think of to say.
Posted by Chris | November 11, 2014 | Employment & Labor
Great Experience
John represented me for a wage and hour claim against a previous employer. I couldn't be happier with the result. John seemed to really care about getting me the outcome that I felt I deserved. He's professional and reliable, and I would recommend him to anyone.
John Thomas Stralen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend this lawyer. John is an excellent attorney with an outstanding repuatation in the legal community. I have personally referred cases to John to litigate due to my confidence in his abilities and his history of successful trial verdicts."
"John is extremely knowledgeable and is relentless in obtaining the best result for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met John when we had a case against each other. He was very professional then and I have had great experiences with him since working on the same side and discussing cases."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer for not only personal injury/tort litigation but employment/wage and hour litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. He cares about his clients and it shows in his work."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John is a very knowledgeable, intelligent, diligent, and personable advocate. We worked together on many cases. I endorse this lawyer."
"John is aggressive and knowledgable. He was on the opposite end of one of my cases. He is also a colleague who knows his stuff and will advocate for his clients well."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is known as a very thorough and hard working advocate for his clients. He is well known for the highest legal, moral and ethical standards."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2017
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
2016
Nominee--Trial Lawyer of Year, Capital City Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Nominee--Trial Lawyer of the Year, Capital City Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Allstar, February 2012, Keenan & Ball Trial College
1992
Law Review, California Western School of Law
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Owner, Stralen Law, PC
2015 - Present
Associate, Arnold Law Firm
1999 - 2015
Owner, Law Offices of John T. Stralen, APC
1997 - 1999
Associate, Ericson, Arbuthnot Attorneys at Law
1995 - 1997
Associate, Caulfield, Davies, & Donohue
1994 - 1995
Attorney, Daley & Heft, LLP
1993 - 1993
Legal Intern, San Diego County District Attorney's Office
1988 - 1988
Legal Intern, Sacramento County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2016 - Present
Capital City Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2004 - Present
Placer County Superior CourtJudge Pro Tem
2004 - Present
El Dorado County Superior CourtJudge Pro Tem
2003 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2003 - Present
Capital City Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Sacramento County Superior CourtJudge Pro Tem
1995 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaMember
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaMember
1994 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Bedford v. Mix
Verdict for Plaintiff finding defendant engaged in fraud and breach of contract and an award of full damages sought. Total recovery with damages, costs, interest and attorney fees was $295,000.00.
Long v Butte County Water District, et al.
Jury verdict setting damages at 1.2 million dollars apportioning fault of 40% against non-settling defendants.
Doe v. Employer
Lead counsel, 5.7 million dollar settlement pending court approval.
Dunlap v. Folsom Lake Ford
7.4 million dollar jury verdict; verdict upheld on appeal; final judgement was 14 million dollars after adding CCP § 998 interest and court costs.
Trujillo v Tri City Storage, LLC
Jury verdict/award of wages and penalties of 270k, plus attorney's fees
Meneley v. Crowe
Jury's verdict for client was over 24 times the pre-trial settlement offer.
Brock v Carrion
Settlement, Wage and Hour case: MSJ granted in Plaintiff's favor on liabily; settled damages for $240,000.00.
Doe II v Professional NFL Football Team
Confidential Monetary Settlement
Elite Performance (Jonoubei) v. California State Automobile Association
Jury verdict in favor of client
Doe v Professional Football Team
Confidential monetary settlement and change in corporate policy.
Education
1994
California Western SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
California St Univ Sacramento
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1986
Diablo Valley College
Associate of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
CCTLA Problem Solving Clinic
Excluding the Biomechanic Expert from Trial
2014
Belli Seminar
Cutting Edge Trial Techniques
2012
Keenan & Ball Masters Seminar
Use of American Medical Assoc. Guidelines for Rating Permanent Injury Cases
Publications
2013
2012
The Keenan Edge
Case Example/Reference
2004
332 F.Supp.2d 1320 (2004).
Brock v Carrion
1992
California Western Law Review
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Languages
English
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Q&A
Will SSI take the 25,000 PI money that I will get as a result of a car accident settlement? Can I buy a new car with the money?
08 Feb 2013
Q&A
Rear-ended by a DUI driver (suspended and revoked license) with no insurance...do I hire an attorney to handle my case?
07 Feb 2013