Atty. John W Stanko

Atty. John W Stanko

John W Stanko is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui/dwi, drunk driving. John received a B.A. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Rafael San Rafael 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John W Stanko at a glance

John W Stanko is a Managing Attorney based in San Rafael, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1996) and United States District Court for the Northern District of California (1996). Educated at New College of California (J.D., 1996) and California State University, Fullerton (B.A. Major, 1992). Active member of State Bar of California Membership No and 184144. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John W Stanko is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui/dwi, drunk driving
  • John received a B.A. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John W Stanko's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W Stanko handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Rafael are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is John W Stanko's law office located?
John W Stanko's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W Stanko handle?
John W Stanko focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John W Stanko practiced law?
John W Stanko has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
What languages does John W Stanko speak?
John W Stanko provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did John W Stanko go to law school?
John W Stanko earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Major, 1992).
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Education

J.D.
New College of California
- 1996
B.A. Major
California State University, Fullerton
- 1992

Languages

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 1996

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