2018 Leading Adviser Supplement

44 Acquisition International - Leading Advisers 2018 1804AI42 Acquisition International - Issue 7 2018 19 A noted defence litigator with 39 years-experience working in positions at all tiers of the Indiana justice system, Paul Stanko is uniquely qualified to represent his clients in DUI and criminal defence cases. For his outstanding client testimonials and recommendations, his tested case experience, and his record of success, Paul was named in Acquisition International’s ongoing Leading Adviser programme as the Leading Criminal Defence Litigator of the Year, for the state of Indiana. We take a look at why he was selected for this coveted accolade. native of Pennsylvania, Paul has practiced Indiana criminal law since January 1979, when he was admitted to the Indian Bar and became a deputy prosecutor. Since then, he has been a prosecutor, judge, and defence attorney – given him uniquely comprehensive knowledge of the Indiana justice system. This knowledge extends to law enforcement tactics, forensics, ballistics, search and seizure, and BMV procedures – to name but a few. Paul tried and won his first Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) case as a 23-year old prosecutor in 1979, and since then, has tried hundreds of cases from capital homicide to misdemeanours. Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts at Duquesne University in 1976, moving on to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1978 at the Valparaiso University School of Law. In 1986, Paul attained the Special Courts Jurisdiction Certificate from the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada. Paul has augmented his academic experience with long-held memberships in the American Judges Association, most notably as Chairman, Governor, and Historian, the NORML Legal Committee, and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Further, in 2005, Paul has contributed articles to the Encyclopaedia of the Supreme Court, detailing two cases that are considered landmark events for the Supreme Court. As a testament to his expertise, Paul Company: Law Offices of Paul Stanko Address: 105 E. Jefferson Blvd. Suite 800, South Bend Indiana, 46601, US Website: www.northernindiana criminaldefense.com Phone: +1 888 778 2656 Indiana’s Leading Litigator A 1804AI42 has been nationally recognised for his work as a DUI lawyer and his skills as a counsel and trial lawyer. For his clients in Indiana, Paul is renowned as one of the very best, and most experienced, DUI lawyers, with faultless reviews and recommendations across a number of third-party forums. He is known as an honest attorney, and civil libertarian who has the interests of his clients at heart, and will fight for the best possible outcome in all of his cases. This outlook is mirrored in his practice, where he serves his clients personally, without the aid of paralegals or associates. Paul’s abilities in the courtroom are also highly rated by his peers, who are inspired and guided by his skill and intimate understanding of the intricacies of Indiana law. It was for Pauls’ distinguished career, and his continuing work in the legal arena that he was awarded in Acquisition International’s Leading Adviser programme, as the Leading Criminal Defence Litigator of the Year. The Leading Adviser awards were created to recognise the very best attorneys, and consultants working around the world, marking them as exemplars in their fields. Paul continues to work from both his South Bend and Crown Point offices in Indiana, offering his significant expertise to help his clients. Indiana’s Leading Litigator Leading Criminal Defense Litigator of the Year, Indiana