Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Law Firm Overview

Santa Cruz Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer

For more than 30 years, Santa Cruz Criminal Defense and DUI Defense Lawyer John W. Thornton has served residents of Santa Cruz County and surrounding communities. John W. Thornton exclusively handles criminal defense. He does not handle personal injury, business law, family law or any other area of the law. By choosing to focus on one particular area, Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Attorney John W. Thornton can assure his clients that they are receiving the most effective legal defense against criminal charges.

Throughout his over 30 years as a Santa Cruz criminal defense attorney, Mr. Thornton has handled thousands of criminal cases in Santa Cruz County Court and is prepared for any criminal defense matter including:

• Driving under the influence (DUI)
• Driving with a suspended license
• Drug crimes
• Domestic violence
• Assault and battery/assault with a deadly weapon
• Burglary/robbery
• Shoplifting
• Firearm Possession
• Gang Crimes
• White collar crimes
• Trespassing
• Murder/homicide
• Vehicular manslaughter
• Expungement of Criminal Offenses

John W. Thornton is a past President of the Santa Cruz County Criminal Defense Bar, is currently on the board of directors for the Santa Cruz County Criminal Defense Bar and is a member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the California Public Defenders Association and the California DUI Lawyers Association.

John W. Thornton is a Santa Cruz criminal defense lawyer who takes pride in his reputation for providing skilled criminal defense that is creative, capable and pragmatic. Mr. Thornton will work to ensure that you know exactly what your rights are, what you can expect from the legal system and your case, and what he is able to do for you as an experienced legal advocate. He firmly adheres to the highest level of integrity and has great concern for your best interests.

If you are facing California criminal charges, call 831-426-5800 or 831-566-4357 or contact Santa Cruz criminal defense attorney John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law in Santa Cruz for a thorough assessment of your case. Mr. Thornton offers free initial phone consultations. If you face criminal challenges or you know someone who needs the help of an experienced and aggressive Santa Cruz criminal defense attorney, call Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Attorney John W. Thornton now.