John Stocks
Van Siclen, Stocks & Firkins • Auburn, WA
Criminal DefenseEmployment LawPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
jstocks@vansiclen.com
Phone
(253) 766-4890
Address
721 45th St Ne, Auburn, WA, 98002, US
Professional
About
As I look back on almost 30 years of practice, I have loved being a lawyer. I have experience and success in a variety of fields, which has made me more well-rounded compared to those who emphasize only 1 or 2 areas of law. I have obtained several rewarding and high settlements for clients in employment law, divorces, personal injury, civil rights and police misconduct cases. I obtained the highest jury verdict in Spokane County ($3 million) against a Sheriff's office for misconduct against my clients. I am a well-rounded trial attorney who has litigated a wide range of cases, including taking cases through mediation, arbitration, and if needed, trial and appeals courts. I have done thousands of both bench and jury trials. In law school, they told us in orientation that a high percentage of lawyers wish they did not go to law school and become a lawyer, so I am in the minority - I would not change a thing. The law is for me. I am a "lifer", which means I will practice law until they drag me away. I decided to become a lawyer after the Major League Baseball peoples did not draft me in the first few rounds when I was 18. I pitched several "1 hitters" (yes, 1 hitters, not "no hitters") in high school and for American Legion at ages 16-18, however, I lacked a 4th pitch (slider, curve, and knuckle-curve was all I had). Anyway, I also loved playing basketball and football, but when old age set in (age 24+), I began playing softball and have really enjoyed that over the years, until really old age set in (age 40+), and now I don't play as much. Trying to pick up golf cuz I see a lot of older people out there swinging the clubs, but the last few years I have focused on Tennis. I like martial arts, sports on t.v., great movies, great food, and being happy. I had not traveled around the world much, until I met my wife, Hong, who has taken me to China many times now (wow, it is really cool). My focus outside of work is my daughter, JoJo and her life! Anyway, I still spend a lot of time doing work because I am obsessed with deadlines, client problems and being the best lawyer I possibly can.
About Criminal Defense Law
Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.
Credentials
Education
1991 Seattle University School of Law Juris Doctor 1988 University of Washington Bachelor's of Arts 1986 Centralia Community College Associates 1984 Olympia High School High School Diploma
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2017 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2014 Best Attorney, Auburn Reporter 2013 Best Attorney - finalist, Auburn Reporter
Publications
2015 4 Options (Relationships) 4 Options to a Family in Turmoil - VSSF 2006 Auburn Reporter Family Law Questions and Answers 2006 King County Journal Family Law 2006 Van Siclen, Stocks and Firkins Newsletter Mediation - The Process 2005 Van Siclen, Stocks & Firkins Publication Family Law Litigation Disclosure
Associations
2014 - Present Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2007 - Present Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Member 2003 - Present Selective Service System Local Board Member 1991 - Present King County Bar Association Member 1987 - Present USSSA Softball World Player Member
Speaking
2013 UW and Seattle U Judge Trial 2008 Van Siclen, 40 years Re-swearing after 40 years 2008 Mock Trial Judging Mock Trial 2007 Mock Trial Mock Trial 2007 Mock Trial Mock Trial Skills
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Updated: May 28, 2026