John Stanko Law Office

read moreFacing criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or another offense is a challenging experience that needs to be handled carefully. Sometimes even a traffic violation citation can lead to significant sanctions. If you have been arrested or received a traffic ticket in the San Francisco Bay Area, contacting a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney is an important step in protecting your rights. I am John Stanko, and since 1996 I have represented individuals in Marin County and throughout the Bay Area who have been charged with traffic violations, DUI, or other crimes.

read moreAt the Law Office of John Stanko, Inc., we are about you. As a seasoned criminal defense attorney I understand that your case is the one of the most important things in your life at the very moment. I am dedicated to providing Compassionate Service And Personal Attention - Clients deal directly with me throughout their entire case. I treat every client as if they were my only client. I do not judge. I am focused solely on achieving the best possible outcome in every case. I believe in Communication and Accessibility - I understand that each and every clients needs to know what is happening with their criminal case and I take pride not only in keeping them informed and involved in the process, but also in being available and accessible to them.

read moreWhen I first called John Stanko for his services, he was professional and courteous. Although I was a first time client, he accommodated me to make the process as easy as possible. John was very prompt in returning my phone calls and followed up with my cases in a timely manner. I had several cases in two counties along with a suspended license case which John took care of. My total costs in fines were well over 3,000 dollars. John was very confident and knowledgeable in getting some of my cases dismissed and some fines reduced in order to obtain my license.

read moreAttorney John Stanko defends the innocent in all Courthouses and Counties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and provides creative and aggressive criminal defense representation against all traffic, DUI, felony and misdemeanor charges. As an attorney, I have dedicated my entire career to protecting the rights of the accused and as a sole practitioner, and I have dedicated myself to treating every client as if they were my only client. Hiring the right lawyer can make a huge difference in a criminal case.

read moreCrimes are categorized by seriousness as infractions, misdemeanors or felonies. Infractions are the only that most Californians ever come into contact with police officers or the court system. Most people are not criminals but many people get traffic tickets, from talking on your cell phone and not wearing a seatbelt to speeding or driving without a license. All of these are crimes, infractions under the California codes. You have the many of the same rights when charged with an infraction as you do with a misdemeanor or felony.