Paul Stanko

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, Newton, Tippecanoe and White 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 nearly 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 paulstankolaw@gmail.com for a FREE CONSULTATION.

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)

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.

Nebraska Press Association v. Stuart (Article)

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SUPREME COURT

2005

Schmerber v. California (Article)

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SUPREME COURT

2005

Instant OWI: Just Add Clients (computer software)

Paul Stanko

1994

Commencement Address, Crown Point High School

June 8, 1990

Crown Point Community School Corporation

Special Courts Jurisdiction Certificate

National Judicial College

Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Indiana

The National Trial Lawyers

2012

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

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

Indiana

Since 1979

• 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.

• Criminal Law
• DUI & DWI

• Boating While Intoxicated
• Breath Test Refusal
• Cocaine possession defense
• Drug Dealing defense
• Drug Law Defense
• Drunk Driving Defense
• Habitual Substance Offender
• Habitual Traffic Violator
• Impaired Boating (BUI/BWI)
• Impaired Driving
• Marijuana law defense
• Operating While Intoxicated
• OWI
• Sentence Consulting