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Allan H. Stokke

Allan H. Stokke

Partner
Location:
Santa Ana, California
Phone:
714-662-2400
Fax:
714-662-2444
E-mail:

Allan H. Stokke has been an active trial lawyer since his graduation from the University of Chicago Law School (1965) and admission to the State Bar of California in 1966. Mr. Stokke is board certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in the criminal law field. Mr. Stokke also is one of a small number of lawyers listed in the publication, “Best Lawyers in America” and in Superlawyers.

Testimonials

Thank you for everything you have done for me. I can't say it enough!" G.H.

"I want to thank you for all that you have done...and for your enduring dedication to me case...I believe that you truly desire to see justice done on my behalf, and for that I am so grateful." D.O.

"Thank you so much for your support and help. I'm glad to know you in a different way other than client attorney." R.M.

"You are absolutely the best! I can't find the right words to express how proud and happy I am. You know when things seem like there is no help to be found, you are there to make the stand that I need. That is what a good lawyer is all about! You are truly the best." J.S.

"Thank you so very much for your professionalism and fairness. We are very grateful to you, for everything you have done for us." R. and S.M.

"I sincerely appreciate your act of kindness in helping me out when that situations happened, Thank you for all you have done..." M.D.

"Thank you for giving the opportunity to change my life. I am going to prove it to myself and everyone that matters in my life that I am going to be the best person I can be! Thank you for keeping me out of jail." M. C.-J.

"I just want to drop you a line to let you know how much we appreciate all you've done for *** and for us! We vividly remember that first day when we came to your office for help with this most upsetting problem. We felt much more reassured knowing you were there for us...Your patience, advice, and guidance have been a "godsend: to us." M. and K.

We are sooo very much thankful for everything you didn't you long hours, hard work, commitment and dedication towards ***'s case. We could never thank you enough. From the bottom of our heart, "Thank You!" R.P. and family

I would like to take the time to thank you for the time and energy put into my case. We had much to overcome, and it ended favorably. I am impressed with your professionalism and care. Your demeanor, wisdom, and ethics resemble that of my father, whom I have the greatest admiration of respect for. Based on your performance with this case, I must acknowledge your reputation preceded you. I know you were just doing your job, but I would like to extend my gratitude in every possible way..." D.S.

"Thank you very much for your amazing handling of ***'s difficult case. Because of you, he has a chance to turn his life around." Z. S.

I can't appreciate enough what you have done for me. Thank you for giving me the fresh start I should've started 2 years ago. You have truly started a new chapter in my life." K.B.

Areas of Practice

  • 100% Criminal Law - State and Federal Courts

Litigation Percentage

  • 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the California State Bar for over 30 years

Bar Admissions

  • California, 1966
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1975
  • Supreme Court of California, 1966
  • U.S. District Court Central District of California

Education

  • University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, Illinois
    • J.D. - 1965
  • Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota
    • Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude)

Published Works

  • "Concepts of Criminal Law", Holbrook Press, textbook
  • Evidence, Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, textbook

Classes/Seminars

  • Various Seminars on Criminal Law for Continuing Education for the Bar, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
  • Orange County Trial Lawyers , Orange County Bar Association

Honors and Awards

  • AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Which is the Highest Rating
  • Best Lawyers of America, 1988 - Present
  • "Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year", Orange County Trial Lawyer's Association, 1998
  • Marcus Kaufman Jurisprudence Award , 2008
  • Orange County Bar Foundation – Fellows Award for Outstanding Service , 2010

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Orange County Bar Foundation , President
  • Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association , Board Member , 2010 - 2011
  • California Attorneys for Criminal Justice , Board Member , 1990 - 1992
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys , Member , 1975 - Present
  • Orange County Bar Foundation, Member and Former Member of Board , 1966 - Present

Past Employment Positions

  • Cohen, Stokke & Davis , Partner, 1968 - 1991
  • Orange County District Attorney , Deputy District Attorney , 1966 - 1968

Pro Bono Activities

  • Chairman and Member of Board, Orange County Marathon, 2004 - 2011
  • Commentator, criminal law subjects for Fox News, CNN, and other media

Fraternities/Sororities

  • Pi Gamma Mu

Phone: 714-662-2400
Fax: 714-662-2444
Stokke & Riddet
3 Macarthur Place
Suite 750
Santa Ana, CA 92707-6073
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Stokke & Riddet
3 MacArthur Place
Suite 750
Santa Ana, CA 92707
-6073

Santa Ana Law Office