Attorney Profile

Mr. Thornton graduated from Santa Clara Law School in 1990. Since that time, he has practiced exclusively in Santa Cruz and handles only criminal cases. He has represented individuals accused of everything from DUI to murder.

At John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law you will find an aggressive Santa Cruz, California criminal defense lawyer committed to protecting the rights of individuals accused of the following crimes:


  • Drunk driving (DUI)
  • Domestic violence
  • Marijuana possession
  • Drug crimes
  • Shoplifting
  • Burglary / Robbery
  • Assault / Battery
  • Gang crimes
  • Firearm possession

For further information about how Santa Cruz criminal defense attorney John W. Thornton can defend you against impending criminal charges, please consult the following attorney profile or contact John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law.

John W. Thornton

The Santa Cruz, California office of John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law provides skilled and knowledgeable criminal defense representation to residents of Santa Cruz County, including Santa Cruz, Aptos, Ben Lomond, Big Basin, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Capitola, Corralitos, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, La Selva Beach, Las Lomas, Lompico, Los Gatos, Mount Hermon, Pajaro, Paradise Park, Rio del Mar, Royal Oaks, Scotts Valley, Seacliff, Seascape, Soquel and Watsonville.


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