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 6 reviews | Debt Collection

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2014 | Debt Collection

Very helpful with a stressful situation.

From the first meeting with John, I felt so much better about my situation. I have never filed bankruptcy, and was feeling like a low life doing it. I never felt judged, or looked down on. While John was great, I mainly worked with Annette Williams. I can not say enough good things about her. Sh...e knows her stuff, and went beyond in helping me with a wage garnishment. She picked me up a few times, and I will always be grateful for her help.

Posted by Luke | September 24, 2013 | Debt Collection

Automobile Accident

Luke (myself) was in a automobile accident mid December of 2011. The vehicle was rear ended and the whole tail end was destroyed; defeated; and hopeless. The damages on the vehicle was beyond repair for the cost. Also, Luke had suffered a concussion. I went and saw a doctor. Shortly after, I call...ed Law Offices of John A. Sterbick for assistance. Andrea Beckman; Hunter McDonald; and John Sterbick took over the collision issues and all the injury reports. They handled everything where I did not have to worry or stress of the doctors; medical bills; insurance companies; agents; phone time; and most importantly, keeping unpaid billing statements from hitting collections. They handled all the issues and solved every problem. Luke, asked for certain dollar amount after everything was done and settled. A year later the John Sterbick team got Luke way more than he bargained for! He was very grateful!. A special thank you to Andrea; Hunter; and John for all your guy's hard work! I appreciate you all very much. I recommend the John Sterbicks Office for all legal matters .. Thanks Again. Luke.

Posted by Paul F | February 09, 2013 | Debt Collection

Extremely Helful

John did an excellent job of reviewing my situation, giving advice, and handling the necessary paperwork for submittal to the IRS. I had come to a frustrating point in my dealing directly with the IRS on past due obligations. I was getting the IRS letters and had a property lien filed. John was abl...e to stop the collection process and was successful in receiving an Offer in Compromise. The amount was pennies on the dollar in order to settle this obligation.

Posted by David | August 30, 2012 | Debt Collection

Highly recommended

I went to see John Sterbick about issues which had me owing the IRS over $80,000.00. John and his staff, in particular Lorelei and Pam, were very professional and knew their stuff. John found a way to get the entire debt cancelled and as of 26 August 2012 the IRS has closed their investigation into... my situation and released their lien. John Sterbick and his staff have made me a free man again; not having to wonder anymore what mayhem the IRS is going to cause me in the future. The $1,500.00 fee I paid for his knowledge and ability to get the job done quickly is less than what I've heard other attorneys and law firms quote and I consider it to be money very well spent. He and his staff are friendly and engaging, proficient and caring and I can't recommend them with more sincerity and deep appreciation.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2012 | Debt Collection

Best Tax and Bankruptcy Lawyer!

After being hounded and levied by the IRS, we hired John Sterbick to help us. John showed us how certain IRS tax years can be discharged through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. We owed over $191,000.00 to the IRS and IT WAS ALL DISCHARGED in out Chapter 7! A big thank you to John and his staff for taking aw...ay this huge burden. We are in our 70's and there is no way we could have ever paid those taxes.

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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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Gail Marcus

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Adam Trotsky

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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

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Jeffrey Foster

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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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