Atty. John William Thornton
John W. Thornton has been defending those accused of crime in Santa Cruz for over twenty years.
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John William Thornton is a Member based in Santa Cruz, California, practicing at John W. Thornton. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, and theft. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (JD, 1990) and Santa Clara University School of Law Santa Clara CA (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John W. Thornton has been defending those accused of crime in Santa Cruz for over twenty years
- Upon graduation from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1990, Mr. Thornton was hired as an attorney at at the biggest criminal defense firm in Santa Cruz County
- Prior to graduation, Mr. Thornton had worked as both a defense investigator and law clerk for the same firm, Biggam, Christensen, and Minsloff
- While there, Mr. Thornton handled thousands of cases, from citations for trespassing to accusations of murder
- In 1997, Mr. Thornton started his own firm, located in the Sash Mill complex in downtown Santa Cruz
- He is a member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Santa Cruz County Criminal Defense Bar, and the Santa Cruz County Bar Association
- Mr. Thornton is a past president of the Santa Cruz County Criminal Defense Bar
- Mr. Thornton's practice is limited to criminal defense in Santa Cruz County
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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 Santa Cruz 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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