John William Thornton
MemberatJohn W. Thornton
Santa Cruz, CA
Practicing criminal defense in Santa Cruz since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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John William Thornton is a member based in Santa Cruz, CA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. John has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at John W. Thornton. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Drug Crimes · DUI/DWI
- Handles Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI matters from Santa Cruz, CA.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About John William Thornton: John William Thornton is a member based in Santa Cruz, CA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. John has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at John W. Thornton. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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John William Thornton represents clients in Santa Cruz, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About John William Thornton
John W. Thornton has been defending those accused of crime in Santa Cruz for over twenty years. Upon graduation from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1990, Mr. Thornton was hired as an attorney at at the biggest criminal defense firm in Santa Cruz County. Prior to graduation, Mr. Thornton had worked as both a defense investigator and law clerk for the same firm, Biggam, Christensen, and Minsloff. While there, Mr. Thornton handled thousands of cases, from citations for trespassing to accusations of murder. In 1997, Mr. Thornton started his own firm, located in the Sash Mill complex in downtown Santa Cruz. He is a member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Santa Cruz County Criminal Defense Bar, and the Santa Cruz County Bar Association. Mr. Thornton is a past president of the Santa Cruz County Criminal Defense Bar. Mr. Thornton's practice is limited to criminal defense in Santa Cruz County.
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Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD · 1990
Santa Clara University School of Law Santa Clara CA
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Bar admissions
California
1990 · ACTIVE
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5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does John William Thornton practice?
John William Thornton focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, DV Defense, and General.
Where is John William Thornton located?
John William Thornton primarily serves clients in Santa Cruz, California, with an office at 303 Potrero St., Ste. 30.
How experienced is John William Thornton?
John William Thornton has 36 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1990.
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