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 18 reviews | Cost of Services

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... and something we could accomplish. I appreciate all that you do Sterbick and Associates!! Thanks again so much!!

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, 2022

Connie, 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 Doug | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Tax

IRS, Tax, home sale proceeds

I received an IRS letter stating I owed hundreds of thousands from the sale of a home. My wife and so met with John who immediately put us at ease with a confidence that we would be successful and we were! After hiring John and answering the threatening letters he told us to keep or faith. Many mo...nths later John called and said hey things are going good but I need more info to prove you lived there. A few weeks later we get another letter saying we owed nothing and suffered no penalties! John did an excellent job with an affordable/flexible rate. John is very professional and knows what he is doing. He is excellent at Tax, Wills, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury. He has my highest possible personal recommendation.

Posted by Steve | May 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Exceptional Representation!!

I want to take this opportunity to both thank John Sterbick for the excellent legal advice and services he provided me throughout the long process of fighting with the IRS. They were charging me a lot of money simply because they did not agree or want to allow home-based real estate broker business ...expenses. Through his understanding and years of legal representation on tax issues, he was able to negotiate the amount I would owe by reducing that amount by 90%. He saved me thousands of dollars. Additionally, I want to take note that his fees were extremely reasonable. Based on standard area legal fees, I saved several thousands of dollars. John’s office is not the typical office you would expect with someone of his years of experience. You will not find flashy columns adorning a white concrete or brick building. You see a modest building that houses a reasonable accommodation for himself, other lawyers, and their staff. Yet, he produces results. Besides his tax practice, he also provides services in bankruptcy and personal injury. I would highly recommend him and his staff to work on any of these legal issues. I know the representation will be professional, competent, honest, and render the best possible results. If you have the IRS on your tail, injured, or facing enormous financial liabilities, give John a call. You will be glad you did. I have over 30 years of legal experience myself, I have worked with and personally known thousands of lawyers. You will not find a better person to represent you than John Sterbick.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great staff here!

Bankruptcy clarity, efficiency, expeditious and great value! The work was personal and professional. They recommended by VA case worker who use this office. And wow from first contact to day in court. WoW!

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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

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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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