I highly recommend John as an exceptional DUI lawyer. Before I even reached out, I received numerous positive recommendations about him. From my initial contact, John was responsive and attentive, listening carefully to my situation with genuine empathy. He was clear about what he could and couldn’t promise, providing transparent guidance throughout the process. Dealing with a DUI while managing personal crises, including my father's hospice care and my mother's dementia, was incredibly challenging. John’s sincere care and his focus on what was realistically achievable made a significant difference. He guided me through every step, from counseling to volunteer work, and his advice proved invaluable. John’s expertise was evident when he successfully handled my DMV hearing. He then achieved a remarkable result in the criminal court, securing a reduced charge that was better than expected. This outcome allows me a fresh start. John's professionalism, honesty, and dedication were beyond my expectations. His hard work has given me a second chance, and I am deeply grateful for his support and the outstanding results he delivered.

Outstanding attorney. Not only did he help me when my case was first tried, but the issue came up again years later and he continued to assist. Highly recommend.

A zealous representative of his clients. Highly recommend.

John defended me in court and went above and beyond in his duty to represent me zealously. I would recommend him a thousand times over.

John absolutely went above and beyond helping me with my case. He was patient, compassionate, and empathetic. It is hard to find an attorney that genuinely has your well-being and best interest at heart, but I really felt John cared about getting me the best outcome possible. His guidance and support were immeasurably helpful. Thank you!

John answered his phone on a Sunday afternoon and immediately spent the time to evaluate the situation, and in doing so revealed a deep understanding of the subject matter. Very helpful and appreciated.

John has been awesome ,
I can't say enough

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Long time using Yelp but first time posting. John was too awesome and I couldn't hold back ones the keys started flying. Wow, where do I begin! Outstanding experience working with Mr. Thornton from the very first complementary consultation regarding a very sensitive and potentially life altering Felony Strike Case, to consistent empathetic communication, expertise and extensive experience working Criminal/DUI defense in Santa Cruz County. Not only does he have an immense professional network of working relationships with the various local District Attorneys, Judges and Probation Department, John puts his clients best interest first at all costs. He isn't going to recommend any course of action that would not serve the utmost success of his diverse clientele. Even if it only comes down to coaching you on how to apply to see if you qualify for Public Defender representation, Mr. Thornton goes out of his way to ensure to the best of his abilities [and we're talking well over 30+ years of experience working exclusively in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court system] that his clients come out on top. If you or a loved one need representation from one of the most skilled Attorney's in 831, look no further, because with Mr. Thornton you are in the best of hands. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, John, can't say it enough!!!

Long time using Yelp but first time posting. John was too awesome and I couldn't hold back ones the keys started flying.

Wow, where do I begin! Outstanding experience working with Mr. Thornton from the very first complementary consultation regarding a very sensitive and potentially life altering Felony Strike Case, to consistent empathetic communication, expertise and extensive experience working Criminal/DUI defense in Santa Cruz County.

Not only does he have an immense professional network of working relationships with the various local District Attorneys, Judges and Probation Department, John puts his clients best interest first at all costs. He isn't going to recommend any course of action that would not serve the utmost success of his diverse clientele. Even if it only comes down to coaching you on how to apply to see if you qualify for Public Defender representation, Mr. Thornton goes out of his way to ensure to the best of his abilities [and we're talking well over 30+ years of experience working exclusively in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court system] that his clients come out on top.

If you or a loved one need representation from one of the most skilled Attorney's in 831, look no further, because with Mr. Thornton you are in the best of hands. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, John, can't say it enough!!!

Long time using Yelp but first time posting. John was too awesome and I couldn't hold back ones the keys started flying. Wow, where do I begin! Outstanding experience working with Mr. Thornton from the very first complementary consultation regarding a very sensitive and potentially life altering Felony Strike Case, to consistent empathetic communication, expertise and extensive experience working Criminal/DUI defense in Santa Cruz County. Not only does he have an immense professional network of working relationships with the various local District Attorneys, Judges and Probation Department, John puts his clients best interest first at all costs. He isn't going to recommend any course of action that would not serve the utmost success of his diverse clientele. Even if it only comes down to coaching you on how to apply to see if you qualify for Public Defender representation, Mr. Thornton goes out of his way to ensure to the best of his abilities [and we're talking well over 30+ years of experience working exclusively in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court system] that his clients come out on top. If you or a loved one need representation from one of the most skilled Attorney's in 831, look no further, because with Mr. Thornton you are in the best of hands. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, John, can't say it enough!!!

John is essentially a super-hero, if you ask me. Wow, where do I begin! Outstanding experience working with Mr. Thornton from the very first complementary consultation regarding a very sensitive and potentially life altering Felony Strike Case, to consistent empathetic communication, expertise and extensive experience working Criminal/DUI defense in Santa Cruz County. Not only does he have an immense professional network of working relationships with the various local District Attorneys, Judges and Probation Department, John puts his clients best interest first at all costs. He isn't going to recommend any course of action that would not serve the utmost success of his diverse clientele. Even if it only comes down to coaching you on how to apply to see if you qualify for Public Defender representation, Mr. Thornton goes out of his way to ensure to the best of his abilities [and we're talking well over 30+ years of experience working exclusively in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court system] that his clients come out on top. If you or a loved one need representation from one of the most skilled Attorney's in 831, look no further, because with Mr. Thornton you are in the best of hands. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, John, can't say it enough!!!

John was referred and highly recommended to me by a local attorney. I hired John to represent me in a DUI case, which had non negotiable issues. John was still able to establish an outcome in my favor that I couldn't imagine possible, and I will forever be grateful. John is professional, skillful, kind, and always available for communication. I truly am blessed to have John represent me, and as a result of his expertise and diligence, I can breathe easy. I will refer John to anyone that needs a DUI or defense attorney, there is no need to look further.

Hiring John was easily one of the best decisions of my life. From the First phone call to the settlement of my case, my experience with John was first-rate. John is personable and communicates to you like a fellow human being. His attention to detail is admirable. My case had a lot of different scenarios and ways it could play out... John utilized every possible angle he could to meet my goals with the case. John is a true professional. John Thorntons Experience, Attention to detail, Communication, personality, and timeliness was a beautiful thing to witness. I couldn't have dreamed of a better attorney to be on my side through this tough experience in my life. I Cannot Recommend John Thornton any higher!!!

Mr. Thornton is highly responsive and clear-minded and he provides excellent up-to-date explanations. During our brief consultation he was very knowledgeable and kind. We were referred unanimously to him by Bay Area attorneys and we are confident that he will provide expert, strong advocacy.

John was very helpful and helped me out quickly without question. He made the appropriate phone calls needed to resolve the situation and got it all figured out. Overall I would give him a ten out of ten.

John was very conscientious and generous with his time. My case was rather minor, but he gave me his undivided attention despite his busy schedule. In fact, he helped me figure out a problem in my case that saved me $1500 when he easily could have charged me to do the case himself. If I were facing more serious charges I would absolutely trust him with my defense.

John is amazingly responsive - he got back to me quickly even though he was vacationing in Mexico. He advised me regarding a juvenile misdemeanor and everything he predicted happened, which to me means that he knows his business very well! After every conversation I was left feeling informed and (to the extent possible) relaxed about what was going on and what to do next.