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John W. Thornton, Attorney at LawCriminal defense lawyer in Santa Cruz, CA

John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law is a criminal defense lawyer at 303 Potrero St Ste 30, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, ranked #13 of 98 criminal defense lawyers in Santa Cruz and rated 4.5 from 8 Google reviews. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Key facts

Key facts about John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law
Address303 Potrero St Ste 30, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Get directions
Phone(831) 426-5800
Websiteduisantacruz.com
HoursOpen 24 hours, 7 days a week
Google rating4.5 from 8 Google reviews

Practice areas

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Service area

Serves Santa Cruz and 11 towns within 30 miles: Live Oak, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Morgan Hill, Communications Hill, Cupertino and Marina.

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Opening hours

Opening hours for John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law
DayHours
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
  • Open 24/7
  • Open evenings — no
  • Open Saturdays
  • Open Sundays
  • Emergency service

Questions about John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law

How is John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law ranked in Santa Cruz?

John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law is ranked #13 of 98 criminal defense lawyers in Santa Cruz by LFR Score, with 66 out of 100 as of November 2026. The score weighs reputation, bar status, review volume, recency, availability, practice focus, proximity, claimed profile and law firms ranked reviews. No business can pay to change its rank.

What are John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law’s hours?

John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Its listed hours are Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. On Saturdays it is open Open 24 hours, and on Sundays Open 24 hours. Hours come from the business listing; holiday hours may differ.

What areas does John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law serve?

Serves Santa Cruz and 11 towns within 30 miles: Live Oak, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Morgan Hill, Communications Hill, Cupertino and Marina. The list is based on the business's location and the usual service radius for criminal defense. Confirm your address is covered when you call.

What do Google reviews say about John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law?

John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law has a rating of 4.5 from 8 Google reviews. The LFR Score adjusts the star rating for review count, so a high rating from a few reviews counts for less than the same rating from many.

How do I contact John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law?

Call John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law on (831) 426-5800. The business is at 303 Potrero St Ste 30, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Its website is linked in the key facts on this page. Ask how the firm charges before the first meeting, and keep confidential details for after its conflict check.

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