Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko has practiced criminal law since 1979, as a prosecutor, judge, & defense attorney
Experience:
46 years
Language(s):
English
Paul Stanko | South Bend Criminal Defense Lawyer
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About Paul
Paul Stanko was born and raised in a steel town in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Both of his grandfathers were coal miners and his father was a steelworker. During college and law school, Paul worked summers in steel mills and warehouses to support himself. Paul has a deep and life-long respect for hard-working people, good people, like his clients, who are facing a bad situation.
Paul Stanko has practiced Indiana criminal law since January 1979, when, at the age of 23, he became a deputy prosecutor. In 1985, at the age of 30, he became a presiding judge of the Superior Court of Lake County, one of Indiana's busiest courts. When he returned to private practice in 1992, Paul decided to devote himself to the defense of persons accused of drunk driving, drug and other crimes. Paul has also taught Constitutional Law and other criminal justice courses (some of which he created) at the university level. He has been either a prosecutor, judge or criminal defense attorney his entire career.
Paul serves every client PERSONALLY: no associates; no paralegals; no legal assistants; no investigators.
Paul's practice is devoted to the defense of those accused of drunk driving, drug possession, and other 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, 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 other criminal cases, including felony and misdemeanor charges.
Paul 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.
Paul Stanko has practiced Indiana criminal law since January 1979, when, at the age of 23, he became a deputy prosecutor. In 1985, at the age of 30, he became a presiding judge of the Superior Court of Lake County, one of Indiana's busiest courts. When he returned to private practice in 1992, Paul decided to devote himself to the defense of persons accused of drunk driving, drug and other crimes. Paul has also taught Constitutional Law and other criminal justice courses (some of which he created) at the university level. He has been either a prosecutor, judge or criminal defense attorney his entire career.
Paul serves every client PERSONALLY: no associates; no paralegals; no legal assistants; no investigators.
Paul's practice is devoted to the defense of those accused of drunk driving, drug possession, and other 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, 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 other criminal cases, including felony and misdemeanor charges.
Paul 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.
Free Consultation. Fixed Fees.
Experience
Governor
American Judges Association
September 2009 – Present
Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee
Owner
Law Offices of Paul Stanko
September 1992 – Present
South Bend and Crown Point
Adjunct Professor
Indiana University Northwest
1997 – 2008
Indiana
Judge
Superior Court of Lake County
July 1985 – September 1992
Lake County
Admission
Indiana
1979
Education
National Judicial College
Special Courts Course
1986
Duquesne University
B.A. (History)
1976
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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-Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
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-American Judges Association
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-NORML Legal Committee
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-Phi Alpha Theta National History Honorary Society
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-Indiana Bar Association
Honors / Awards
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-Nation's Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel
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-10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
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-Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers-Indiana | American Society of Legal Advocates
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-Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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-Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates
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-Top 100 DUI Attorneys-Indiana | National Advocacy for DUI Defense
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-Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers
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-Adjunct Professor of the Year | Indiana University Northwest
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-Outstanding Young Men of America | US Jaycees
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-Outstanding Senior Award | Alpha Phi Omega-Pi Chi Chapter
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-Senior Award | Duquesne University
Notable Work
Publications
-ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SUPREME COURT | Schmerber v. California (Article)
-ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SUPREME COURT | Nebraska Press Association v. Stuart (Article)
-Computer Software | Instant OWI: Just Add Clients
Additional Info
Founded 1979
Law Offices of Paul Stanko Highlights
Criminal, DUI-DWI, Felony, Misdemeanor
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