Paul Stanko Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Plymouth

Paul Stanko Bio
Former Superior Court Judge Paul Stanko is one of Indiana’s most experienced and recognized criminal lawyers, serving the public for over 45 years. As a prosecutor, judge, defense attorney, and professor of criminal justice and constitutional law, he has counseled, educated, and helped thousands of persons with issues in Indiana criminal courts. He has vast 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 offenses. From his Plymouth offices, he serves clients with criminal cases in Marshall, Kosciusko, Fulton, Miami, and Starke counties.. Paul Stanko has been chosen by his peers to serve as a member of the Board of Governors, Court of Appeals, and Historian of the American Judges Association, as well as chairman of the Retired/Senior Judges Committee and member of the Membership, Conference Site, and Court Security committees of that organization.. He is also a proud member of the Marshall County Bar Association, Kosciusko County Bar Association, Fulton County Bar Association and the (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) NORML Legal Committee.. Paul Stanko has practiced Indiana criminal law for over 45 years, since January 1979, when, at the age of 23, he was appointed a deputy prosecutor.  In 1985, at the age of 30, he was appointed a presiding judge of the Superior Court of Lake County, one of Indiana's busiest courts.  Since he returned to private practice in 1992, he has dedicated himself to the defense of persons accused of drunk driving, drug and other crimes.  Paul Stanko has also taught Constitutional Law and other criminal justice courses (some of which he created) at the university level.  He has been a prosecutor, judge, criminal defense attorney, or criminal justice professor his entire career.