San Francisco Bay Area Criminal Lawyer Exclusively – Traffic, DUI and Criminal Defense
If you have arrested for a DUI, or a criminal offense, or if you have been cited for a traffic violation, or if you are about to be charged, you owe it to yourself to talk to a criminal defense attorney who knows the law. Remember that you have the right to remain silent and use it. Before you talk to the police, immediately consult an experienced, aggressive and caring criminal defense lawyer.
I am John Stanko and my criminal defense law office is conveniently based in Marin County with easy access to serve clients in San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Rosa, and Vallejo as well as the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Hiring the right attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make. The sooner you contact me, the better. I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and explain what I can do for you.
I am proud to have been practicing criminal defense exclusively since 1996 representing people accused of traffic violations, driving under the influence and all crimes. I am aggressive and experienced, having defended cases in courthouses throughout Northern California.
I strive to achieve the best possible results for each client and take pride in treating each client’s matter as if it was my only case. I am dedicated to protecting the liberties, freedom and constitutional rights of each of my clients. Remember, you are innocent until proven guilty. Don’t be a victim of illegal arrests, illegal charges, exaggerated charges, and false evidence. Contact my firm now to see how I can help you.
For more than a decade, I have established an impressive track record of successful results. I have been able to help people avoid conviction, have illegally obtained evidence thrown out, have their case dismissed and have their criminal charges reduced. I work hard to help clients avoid jail, and move on with their lives.
My professional philosophy is to provide personal, caring representation to each client. I take extreme care to make each client’s case stand apart from the next. Let my extensive knowledge of traffic, DUI and criminal defense guide you through the complex criminal court process.
My criminal defense practice has offices in San Rafael and Vallejo and I handle all types of criminal defense cases, from traffic tickets, to suspended driver’s license issues, to DUI, theft charges, domestic violence, assault and battery, and drug related offenses. I provide the best possible defense to anyone accused of a crime from whether there case charged in a courthouse in Marin, Solano, Sonoma, Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa or any county in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I also help clients with post-conviction matters including early termination of probation and expungements.
Feel free to call me at 415-755-8899, 707-642-8900, or 1-877-204-8900 to schedule a free consultation and to learn more about how I can help. Or you may contact me online.
Representative Cases
Chris R. - Oakland DUI, commercial driver, found not guilty of driving with a .08 or greater bac, plead to a wet reckless with no DMV license suspension. John Stanko saved client's commercial license.
Ed K. - Felony assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse case reduced to a single count misdemeanor battery. Probation with no jail.
Solano County driver with.18 blood test result. John Stanko wins administrative hearing, suspension set aside. Sacramento driver safety office.
Sonoma County - charge of annoying/harassing phone calls, case dismissed.
Client charged with two cases of domestic violence, corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant, both cases dismissed. Solano County.
Misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon and assault causing great bodily injury charges reduced to simple battery. Client receives 18 months probation and no jail. San Mateo County
Reckless driving misdemeanor, 100mph plus, reduced to infraction for speeding. Client receives traffic school. Vallejo
Client's charges for disobeying a court order dismissed! Vallejo
John Stanko gets 2nd offense DUI (.11/.11 breath test, client still on probation for 1st offense) reduced to wet reckless driving. Oakland
John Stanko wins DMV hearing. Administrative DUI suspension set aside! Oakland DMV driver safety office.
Marin DUI Lawyer Blog
- Santa Rosa DUI arrest after driver flips car Jason Douglas Hopkins, 32, of Santa Rosa, was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Tuesday after driving into a ditch and flipping the PT Cruiser he was ....
- Star of NBC's "Heroes" arrested for DUI 44 year old Adrian Pasdar, star of the popular television series "Heroes", was arrested early Wednesday morning by CHP officers in Los Angeles. Police ....
- Marin DUI Lawyer - Hearse catches on fire, Driver booked on DUI in Solano County 55-year-old Daniel A. Mandel was arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence last Friday when the Hearse he owns and drives caught on fire. ....
