John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law

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Attorney John W. Thornton is a skilled defense lawyer who knows how to deal with law enforcement. He will conduct a thorough investigation into the evidence obtained against you focused on uncovering any weaknesses or inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. He will also seek out evidence on your behalf. For instance, Santa Cruz lawyer Thornton will fight for a dismissal or reduction in charges if any procedural errors occurred with the field sobriety or Breathalyzer test.

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Attorney John W. Thornton graduated from Santa Clara Law School in 1990. Since then he has practiced exclusively in Santa Cruz and handles only criminal defense. He focuses his attention on this area of the law exclusively because he believes each of his clients deserves that level of commitment. He has represented individuals accused of everything from DUI to homicide. There is truly no criminal case for which he is not prepared. With decades of criminal defense experience to draw upon, he offers the peace of mind that only experienced attorneys can provide.