I tried and won my first OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) case as a 23 year-old prosecutor in January 1979. I have practiced criminal law every day since, as a prosecutor, a Superior Court Judge, and now a defense attorney. My familiarity with Indiana's criminal justice system, law enforcement tactics and BMV procedures is at your disposal and only a Toll-Free call away. The police and prosecutor's job is to convict you. You need a skilled and knowledgeable advocate to stand by your side and protect your rights, because no one else will!

My Experience

  • 27 years practicing criminal law, including serious traffic violations, misdemeanors, felonies, appeals, and post-conviction relief, as a prosecutor, judge and defense attorney.
  • 27 years handling Bureau of Motor Vehicle hearings including Habitual Traffic Violator (HTV), Petitions for Judicial Review, Petitions to Reinstate, and Petitions to Expunge.
  • Over 7 years as a presiding judge of the Superior Court of Lake County, one of the busiest courts in the State of Indiana, responsible for tens of thousands of criminal and traffic cases annually. Most highly rated judge in his division in every bar association judicial evaluation.
  • Author of computer software used by other attorneys in representing their clients.
  • Consulting attorney and co-counsel to other attorneys handling drunk driving and other criminal matters for their clients.
  • Adjunct Professor at Indiana University (Northwest Campus), teaching Constitutional Law, Death Cases, and Great Trials courses.
  • Author and presenter of Contesting Breath Tests in Court continuing legal education to other attorneys.
  • Death Penalty defense qualified under Indiana Criminal Rule 24.


Paul D. Stanko
10971 Four Season Place
Suite 213
Crown Point, IN 46307

Call Toll-Free from anywhere in the USA:
1-888-PSTANKO (1-888-778-2656)
In the local area (Lake County Indiana):
Phone:
(219) 226-0137
Fax - Toll Free:
(888) 463-4757
E-mail: paulstanko@lawyer.com

Education

  • Juris Doctor, Valparaiso University, December 1978
  • Bachelor of Arts, Duquesne University, May 1976
  • Numerous courses at:
    • National Judicial College
    • Institute for Court Management-National Center for State Courts
    • Judicial Conference of Indiana
    • American Judges Association
    • Indiana Public Defenders Council
    • National Legal Aid and Defenders Association.

Admissions, Certificates & Honors

  • Admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1979 at the age of 23.
  • Appointed Judge in 1985 at the age of 30, re-elected in 1990.
  • Listed in Who's Who in the Midwest.
  • Voted one of the Outstanding Young Men of America by National Jaycees 1984 and 1989.
  • Member, Criminal Justice Advisory Council, Indiana University Northwest.
  • Former member of Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission.
  • Death penalty qualified under Criminal Rule 24.

Professional and Academic Memberships

  • American Judges Association
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
  • Phi Alpha Theta International History Honorary Society
  • Organization of American Historians
  • Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
  • National Rifle Association - Life Member




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