John W. Stanko

John W. Stanko is an experienced California criminal defense attorney who has focused his legal career on DUI, traffic violations, and related criminal matters. Since 1996, he has represented clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, providing aggressive, knowledgeable legal defense.

John earned his Juris Doctor from New College of California School of Law in 1996 and his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from California State University at Fullerton in 1992. He is admitted to practice in California and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

John’s practice is devoted entirely to litigation, including DUI defense, driving under the influence of drugs, traffic violations, and post-conviction relief such as expungements and record sealing. He is known for helping clients avoid jail time, protect their records, and move forward after legal challenges.

John is a longstanding member of the California DUI Lawyers Association, State Bar of California, Marin County Bar Association, and Solano County Bar Association. His professional memberships reflect his commitment to staying informed on evolving legal issues and defense strategies.

John W. Stanko combines legal knowledge with a personal approach, ensuring that clients understand their rights and options from the first consultation. With a centrally located office in San Rafael, he handles cases in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and San Francisco Counties. He remains a trusted and tenacious advocate for those facing DUI and traffic-related charges across Northern California.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Law Office of John Stanko
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Marin County Bar Association
• Member, Solano County Bar Association
• Member, California DUI Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• New College of California School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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