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Law Office of John Stanko
  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ...
  • California
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Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
In a world full of self promoting lawyers who charge too much and deliver very little, Mr. Stanko is a diligent, intelligent, hard-working, attorney on behalf of his clients.
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Biography

I am an aggressive criminal defense lawyer dedicated solely to protecting people caught up in the turmoil of California's criminal justice system. I provide personal representation that gets results. I represent clients in Marin, Solano, Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, and every other Bay Area county. My practice areas include the defense of those charged with DUI, traffic tickets and all misdemeanor and felony crimes.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Additional Practice Areas
  • Drug Crimes
  • Theft Charges
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flat fee representation only.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
Attorney at Law
Law Office of John Stanko
- Current
Private DUI, Traffic and criminal defense law practice.
Education
New College of California School of Law, San Francisco
J.D.
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California State University - Fullerton
B.A. | Communications, Advertising
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Awards
Certificate of Attendance - Winning Strategies
California DUI Lawyer's Association
Professional Associations
California DUI Lawyer's Association
Member
Current
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Marin County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Solano County Bar Association
Member
Current
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California State Bar  # 184144
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Traffic Tickets in California
AVVO
Speaking Engagements
Red Light Camera Tickets, San Rafael Red-Light Cameras a Safety Succes, San Rafael, CA
sanrafael.patch.com
Certifications
Certificate of Attendance, SFST training
California DUI Lawyer's Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
John W. Stanko's Website Profile
Website
Law Office of John Stanko Website
Blog
Marin DUI Lawyer Blog
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. I was pulled over cause I had a little crease in my license plate, that he had difficulty reading my plates his excuse.
A: It is difficult to assess the issues related to your case without seeing the police reports and any body worn camera footage which may exist.

You should sit down with your current attorney to go over all issues concerning possible violations of your constitutional rights.

With that said, in any vehicle stop case the officer must have reason to believe a crime has been committed to stop your car. An obscured license plate could provide the officer with legal justification to pull you over. Once stopped, the cop must have cause to detain you and then probable cause to arrest you. Since you didn't consent to the search it may have been done in violation of your 4th Amendment rights.

Again, please consult with your current attorney concerning the validity of the officer's actions.

Good luck.
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Contact & Map
Law Office of John Stanko
4040 Civic Center Dr
#200
San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: (415) 755-8899
Fax: (415) 532-1436