Attorney John Sterbick is the founding attorney of Sterbick & Associates, bringing more than 29 years of focused legal expertise to clients across the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in tax resolution and bankruptcy relief, John has helped thousands of individuals and small business owners stop IRS harassment, resolve overwhelming tax liabilities, and reclaim their financial freedom.
Dealing with the IRS or insurmountable debt is one of the most stressful experiences a person or family can face. John’s consultative, battle-tested approach removes that fear. As licensed legal counsel, John steps between you and the IRS, taking over all communications, negotiating direct settlements, and enforcing your full rights under federal and Washington state law.
Decades of Proven Results
Whether negotiating complex Offers in Compromise, releasing immediate bank levies and wage garnishments, defending audits, or structuring Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debt reorganization, John Sterbick has earned a reputation throughout Tacoma, Seattle, and the South Sound as the trusted attorney you can call when everything is on the line.
Outside the courtroom, John remains an active member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Washington State Association for Justice, dedicated to serving his local community.


