John Anton Sterbick

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John Anton Sterbick

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 37 years

Tax Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Tax, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury ... +4 more

1010 S I St, Tacoma, WA

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About John

Biography

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%

40%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

10%
Car Accident 10%

10%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 10%

10%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

10%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

10%
Personal Injury 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Anton Sterbick

1010 S I St, Tacoma, WA, 98405-4555

sterbick.com/

Online Presence

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John Anton Sterbick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt

Posted by Martin B | April 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Professional Guidance Through a Difficult Financial Season

Sterbick & Associates was an incredible support to our family during a very difficult season. They helped guide us through the bankruptcy process while also addressing complicated tax issues and IRS debt. Mr. Sterbick was always willing to take our calls, and when he wasn’t available, one of his asso...ciates responded quickly and was just as knowledgeable in answering our questions. Their team was also very responsive to emails, which made communication easy and reassuring. What could have been a very overwhelming and uncomfortable situation felt much more manageable because they helped us stay calm, informed, and confident every step of the way. We are truly grateful for their professionalism, kindness, and support throughout the entire process.

Posted by Philip | January 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Attorney

John and his team are beyond amazing!!! They made my cases (Bankruptcy & IRS Tax) extremely easy and their support along the way was the best I have ever experienced. I greatly appreciated the confidence and constant communication during the duration of my cases. I highly recommend them for your lega...l needs. Truly a blessing to find this law office and you will not be disappointed!!!!

Posted by Joy | December 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Terrific Attorney!!

John was absolutely terrific. He was very compassionate and went the extra mile for me in my case. He's a dedicated attorney who really knows his stuff. I would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with bankruptcy/debt.

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. ... He is personable, funny and makes you feel comfortable without sugar coating the process. His paralegal Ray, made sure I knew what was needed and answered any questions I had. Great experience. No regrets.

Posted by Casey | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy

I would recommend hiring John Sterbick if your filing for bankruptcy. His team of paralegals were very helpful in filing and addressing my concerns. Lorelei helped answer all of my questions I had, and Ray was very detailed in his paperwork preparation. I was someone who had no clue what to do, but t...hey met and exceeded my expectations when I had to file.

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John Anton Sterbick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Ricketts

Tax lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an exceptional attorney. His dedication, expertise, and ethic set him apart. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Arthur Parks

Tax lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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George Nickel

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Blanford

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John knows bankruptcy, tax, and personal injury work. I endorse his work."

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Edgar Hall

Tax lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas Morningstar

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. For tax and bankruptcy especially Mr. Sterbick is aces in my book."

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Michael Maltby

Tax lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Blanford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gail Marcus

Real estate lawyer

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Adam Trotsky

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edgar Hall

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Thomas Morningstar

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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F. MacDonald

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Foster

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

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 Attorneys

Member

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

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