Paul Stanko

Attorney Paul Stanko, Northern Indiana Criminal Defense and DUI Law

40 years experience
Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, DUI & DWI
Indiana

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Summary

Former Lake County Judge Paul Stanko is one of Indiana's most experienced criminal lawyers. As a prosecutor, Superior Court judge, Constitutional Law professor and criminal defense attorney, he has helped thousands of persons with issues in Indiana criminal courts. He has extraordinary knowledge, expertise and experience in criminal matters. The Law Offices of Paul Stanko, Attorney at Law are focused on providing high-quality client service and superior outcomes. Paul Stanko's practice is devoted to the defense of those accused of drunk driving, drug possession, and other criminal offenses throughout north central and northwest Indiana. From his South Bend office, he serves clients with criminal cases in St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte, Marshall, Kosciusko, Fulton, Miami, and surrounding counties. From his Crown Point office, he serves counties along the I-65 corridor, including Lake, Jasper, and Tippecanoe counties. Besides drunk driving and drug law defense, he handles all other criminal cases, including felony and misdemeanor charges. Paul Stanko is honored to serve as a member of the Board of Governors and Historian of the American Judges Association, as well as chairman of the Retired/Senior Judges Committee and member of the Membership and Conference Site committees of that organization. Paul is also a proud member of the NORML Legal Committee and the National Rifle Association, and a life-long civil libertarian and defender of the Bill of Rights. With over 40 years of experience in Indiana criminal law and recognized expertise in defending persons accused of crimes, The Law Offices of Paul Stanko, Indiana Criminal Defense Attorney, are here to help you in your hour of need. Call toll-free 888-778-2656 or email indianadui@yahoo.com for a FREE CONSULTATION.

Education

National Judicial College-University of Nevada: Special Courts Jurisdiction Cerificate (1986) | Judicial Education; 1986 - 1992; Attended and successfully completed numerous courses offered by the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada-Reno.

Valparaiso University: J.D | Law; 1976 - 1978; Honors: Tribune, Rentner Senate, the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity; Activities: Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity; Radio (WVUR-FM disk jockey and newscaster); Intramural football

Duquesne University: B.A. | History Major; Speech & Communications Minor; 1973 - 1976; Honors: Duquesne University Academic Scholarship; Duquesne University Outstanding Senior Award; Debate Outstanding Senior Award; Alpha Phi Omega Outstanding Senior Award; Inducted into Phi Alpha Theta International Honorary Society in History; Activities: Student Judicial System (Judge-1 term); Student Government Association (Senator-three terms; Chairman of Appropriations, Constitution, Rules, and Parking Committees); Duquesne University Debating Society (Vice-President; Varsity Debater); Phi Alpha Theta International History Honorary Society; Alpha Phi Omega National service Fraternity; Intramural football; Radio (WDUQ-FM)

Professional Experience

Attorney in Private Practice: Law Offices of Paul Stanko; 1992 - Current; Practice concentrated in the defense of those accused of crimes, at the trial and appellate levels.

Appellate Attorney: Superior Court of Lake County, Appellate Division; 2001 - 2009; Responsible for dozens of appeals in the Indiana Court of Appeals and Supreme Court

Presiding Judge: Superior Court of Lake County, Indiana; 1985 - 1992; Presided over criminal and civil cases in one of Indiana's busiest courts.

Attorney in Private Practice: Law Offices of Paul Stanko; 1981 - 1985; General trial and appellate practice.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: Lake County, Indiana Prosecuting Attorney; 1980 - 1981; Successfully prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases including serious felonies.

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: Starke County, Indiana Prosecuting Attorney; 1979 - 1980; Successfully prosecuted all types of criminal and juvenile cases.

Publications

Articles & Publications

Nebraska Press Association v. Stuart (Article): ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SUPREME COURT; 2005

Speaking Engagements

Commencement Address, Crown Point High School: June 8, 1990; Crown Point Community School Corporation

Certifications

Special Courts Jurisdiction Certificate: National Judicial College-University of Nevada

Dispute Resolution: National Judicial College-University of Nevada

Case Management: Reducing Court Delay: National Judicial College-University of Nevada

Constitutional Criminal Procedure: National Judicial College-University of Nevada

Judicial Writing: National Judicial College-University of Nevada

Advanced Evidence: National Judicial College-University of Nevada

Special Court: High Volume Proceedings: National Judicial College-University of Nevada

Handling Capital Cases: National Judicial College-University of Nevada

Awards

Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Indiana: The National Trial Lawyers; 2012

Professional Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Member; Current

Marshall County Bar Association: Member; 2018 - Current

The National Trial Lawyers: Member-"Top 100 Trial Lawyers"; 2012 - Current

American Judges Association: Governor (2009-Present); 1985 - Current; Activities: Elected to Board of Governors in 2009. Re-elected in 2012 and 2015. Chairman, Retired/Senior Judges Committee. Conference Site Committee. Membership Committee. Historian-2011-Current

Indiana State Bar: Admitted to practice in January 1979; 1979 - Current

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Indiana
Since 1979

Fees

Free Consultation
Free no obligation initial consultation by telephone, email or in person.
Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat fees are quoted in advance in almost all cases. Fees are based on type and seriousness of the case.

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