Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
PRO
John Anton Sterbick
Virtual Consultation Available
Free Consultation
About John
Biography
My firm is a boutique law firm close to the Pierce County Courthouse in Tacoma, WA. My friendly staff and I stand ready to assist you with Tax, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury issues. I know that when someone needs an attorney, they are in a difficult time in their life, and we respect and treat them with this in mind always.
Our Proven Expertise Leads To Positive Results, Helping You Achieve The Best Possible Outcome For Your Problem. Call Today
I will help you defeat the stigma of bankruptcy and the burden of debt.
I am a second generation PI Attorney with a lifetime of experience. Call me for a free consultation
I have practiced tax relief for over 30 years. Call me for a free consultation.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Tax
40%
Bankruptcy and Debt
10%
Car Accident
10%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 37 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find John online.
John Anton Sterbick's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
74 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (74)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
What Clients Mention
Case Results (39)
Recommendation (30)
Practice Area Knowledge (24)
Advocacy (18)
Cost of Services (18)
Professionalism (18)
Responsiveness (14)
Staff & Support (13)
Communication Style (12)
Compassion (11)
Character & Conduct (10)
General Knowledge (9)
Trustworthiness (6)
Payment Plans (2)
Free Consultations (1)
Punctuality (1)
Showing 6 - 10 of 74 reviews
Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Excellent IRS Attorney!!
John is caring, and very skilled and his staff is wonderful to work with. They helped ensure that things moved along accordingly, and we were in piles of IRS debt that was incredibly intimidating and scary to work with but they all made it easy and helped us figure out a game plan that was affordable...
Posted by Taylor | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Stellar Service
I don't have enough room to write the details of how wonderful and whimsical my experience was with John and his associates. John helped me in a time of extreme duress and made the process clear and concise while maintaining a pneumatic and kind affect. Truly a lovely member of our community.
Posted by Marti | July 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Representation
Did what he would say he was going to do, when he said he was going to do it. Sometimes it's hard to get a call back, but with John, most of the time he answered the phone himself and he always took my calls. I felt like he truly cared about me and I wasn't just a number.
Posted by Connie | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Answered all my Questions
We hired Mr. Sterbick to handle our chapter 7 bankruptcy. He and his staff were diligent in finding the best and least expensive path forward for us. He was patient with the time it took for us to gather all our information. Thank you!
John Sterbick
Replied last July 12, 2022Connie, it was a pleasure working for you and helping you become debt free! Please don't hesitate to reach out to me again if you need our help.
Posted by Traci | May 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
No Regrets!
John and his team did a great job. I lost my job because of the pandemic and was deep in debt. I randomly searched bankruptcy attorneys and picked Sterbick Law because it was local. John called me back almost immediately. During our brief conversation, knew he was the person I wanted to help me. ...
John Anton Sterbick's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is an exceptional attorney. His dedication, expertise, and ethic set him apart. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. John is highly skilled, thoughtful, kind, and professional. An asset to our legal community and the public he serves."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John knows bankruptcy, tax, and personal injury work. I endorse his work."
"Tax law is a complicated area that takes a high level of expertise to handle competently. Mr. Sterbick is known around the Tacoma area as a go to attorney for this practice and definitely an attorney I would not hesitate to refer clients to."
"I endorse this lawyer. For tax and bankruptcy especially Mr. Sterbick is aces in my book."
"I highly endorse this attorney. I am familiar with his work and his knowledge of tax law. He gets great results because he knows the system and is smart."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Kenneth Blanford
Criminal defense lawyer
Gail Marcus
Real estate lawyer
Adam Trotsky
Criminal defense lawyer
Edgar Hall
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Thomas Morningstar
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
F. MacDonald
Personal injury lawyer
Jeffrey Foster
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Attorney, Sterbick and Associates
Associations
2011 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Education
1988
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Gonzaga University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy protection allow me to keep a financed vehicle that I am currently past due on?
21 Nov 2023
Q&A
Can I sue the hospital for improperly sending me to collections agency tho the car insurance paid them?
20 Nov 2023
Q&A
I am a member of a golf country club that filed for bankruptcy. Am I still responsible for paying monthly dues??
16 Jun 2023