John Thomas Stralen

John Thomas Stralen

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury ... +2 more

1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

Handles primarily Plaintiff's personal injury, wage and hour, and class action cases.

32 years

30%
Class Action 10%

10 years

10%
Employment and Labor 10%

Wage & Hour Disputes

32 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

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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John Thomas Stralen's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steven | June 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Arnold Law firm is excepional!

i received phenomenal results working with John, Gina, and Kelley at the Arnold Law Firm. the provided top-notch legal care, advice, and representation for me through all phases of the process. I never expected to need an attorney but this was an amazing experience all around. I always take my legal ...issues here. I definitely encourage and recommend others to work with them if you ever need a lawyer! Their client representation is tremendous! They are incredibly helpful and well prepared and you can count on them. During my difficult situation, they were extremely accommodating and came through for me. I am grateful for everything Arnold Law Firm did for me. They made my uncomfortable legal issue more tolerable to get through. Along with the great legal representation they made me feel supported and well cared for. I couldn’t have done it without them. I highly recommend the Arnold Law Firm.

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 anonymous | April 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Fantastic Personal Injury Attorney

My case lasted almost 5 years and Mr. John Stralen was there with me every step of the way. John is a rare find in the "Attorney World" where he is honest, transparent, and cares about you. He goes to bat and will not allow you to be pushed around. He knows the law, is extremely experienced, and I... would recommend him to anybody needing an attorney for Personal Injury. Damn good lawyer!!! His team was terrific as well that includes Attorney Ray Tuason, Case Manager Karen Lee, and Legal Assistant Kelley Anderson. Teamwork makes the Dream work. I was extremely satisfied with how they treated my case and me especially along the way. I will forever keep the Arnold Law Firm and Mr. Stralen on my list of referrals and contacts. Thank You for caring about me and working hard to represent my case!!!

Posted by c. | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

The real deal...

While this review is long overdue it comes only after pulling my life back together with the help of my attorney John Stralen. I contacted John for help with a wage and hour lawsuit. After a lengthy consultation John agreed to take the case, and in my opinion, John went far above and beyond in compl...eting his research and investigations. Understandably these types of cases can take a significant amount of time to resolve, and my case was no exception. John worked tirelessly and relentlessly to gather all the facts and evidence necessary for the successful resolution of my case. Throughout the duration of my case I ended up temporarily homeless, and John was always there for support and encouragement. By the time my case was resolved I felt I no longer had an attorney, but a family member and a friend in John who genuinely cared not only for my case but for me as an individual. I simply can't think of another attorney who I could recommend that can be trusted and counted on to do everything possible to live up to the motto of their firm: Justice4you. John fought long and hard and in the end got me justice. I'll never forget what John has done for me. He has truly helped me to reestablish my life. When it comes to attorneys, John Stralen is truly the "real deal".

Posted by Toni | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney. Highly Recommended!

I hired John Stralen from the Arnold Law Firm to handle my claim. John was great. Highly recommended!

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John Thomas Stralen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Young

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Brad Schultz

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is extremely knowledgeable and is relentless in obtaining the best result for his clients."

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Ross Bozarth

Car accident lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Timothy Davis

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer for not only personal injury/tort litigation but employment/wage and hour litigation."

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Darren Guez

Unknown lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He cares about his clients and it shows in his work."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Hendrick Crowell

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Storm

Unknown lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is a very knowledgeable, intelligent, diligent, and personable advocate. We worked together on many cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Galen Shimoda

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Glenn Guenard

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Jared Gaynor

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Harold Hewell

Litigation lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Mason

Personal injury lawyer

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Joshua Watson

Class action lawyer

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Matthew Young

Personal injury lawyer

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Candice Fields

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Donahue

Personal injury lawyer

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Brad Schultz

Personal injury lawyer

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Darren Guez

Personal injury lawyer

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Hendrick Crowell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jared Gaynor

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Mitchell Ostwald

Securities and investment fraud lawyer

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Scott Sumner

Personal injury lawyer

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Ross Bozarth

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Storm

Litigation lawyer

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Glenn Guenard

Personal injury lawyer

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Nancy Milton

Mediation lawyer

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Galen Shimoda

Employment and labor lawyer

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Michael Meagher

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Michael Doukas

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Harold Hewell

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Advocates

Member

2016 - Present

Capital City Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2004 - Present

Placer County Superior Court

Judge Pro Tem

2004 - Present

El Dorado County Superior Court

Judge Pro Tem

2003 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Attorney Member

2003 - Present

Capital City Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

Sacramento County Superior Court

Judge Pro Tem

1995 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1995 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Member

1995 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Member

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Member

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.

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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

2012

Keenan & Ball Masters Seminar

Use of American Medical Assoc. Guidelines for Rating Permanent Injury Cases

Publications

2012

The Keenan Edge Case Example/Reference

2004

332 F.Supp.2d 1320 (2004). Brock v Carrion

1992

California Western Law Review Contributor

Languages

English

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