For the past 25 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 25 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
- Marijuana crimes
- Burglary / robbery
- Shoplifting
- Firearm possession
- Gang crimes
- White collar crimes
- Trespassing
- Murder / homicide
- Vehicular manslaughter
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.