Donald Guy Sowers

Also known as Former DA and Police Detective, Sheriff's Academy Instructor - Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
Donald Guy Sowers

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Criminal Defense
  • 50% DUI / DWI

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Donald G. Sowers, Attorney-at-Law
    701 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 300
    Serving San Diego & Vista Courts
    Carlsbad, CA 92011
    Office: 800-351-5975
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  • Donald G. Sowers, Attorney-at-Law
    7545 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200
    Also Serving Lamoreaux Juvenile Court
    Irvine, CA 92618
    Office: 800-351-5975
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  • Donald G. Sowers, Attorney-at-Law
    333 City Blvd. West, 17th Floor
    Also Serving Anaheim & Fullerton
    Orange, CA 92868
    Office: 800-351-5975
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Donald G. Sowers Don is a Criminal Defense DUI DMV Attorney who has successfully represented thousands of individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Honest”

Posted by: Chris, 4 days ago.

Client Review: Unfortunately I have had to retain counsel on more than one occasion over the past 10 years. I was referred to Mr. Sowers by an associate of mine,... more
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5 star rating

“Highly Recommend Donald Sowers for DUI Defense”

Posted by: Keith, 10 days ago.

Client Review: From the moment I retained Mr. Sowers as my attorney, he was professional, trustworthy and empathetic to my situation but also realistic as to... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

15 endorsements


George Fredrick Mueller

I endorse this lawyer's work: extraordinarily conscientious, extremely hardworking and very dedicated to each Client, Californians understand that Mr.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: George Mueller , San Diego (CA), About 3 years ago
Paul Louis John Takakjian

I endorse this lawyer's work. Don's unique background as an award winning police detective and deputy district attorney qualify him to handle the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Paul Takakjian , Los Angeles (CA), About 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

27 years since Donald Guy Sowers was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1986 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney-at-Law at Law Offices of Donald G. Sowers 2012–present
Partner at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP 1989–2011
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Southwestern University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Candidate 2013 Edition of Global Who’s Who Global Who's Who, Inc 2013
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in California American Society of Legal Advocates 2013
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member California Public Defenders Association 2006–present
Member California Attorneys for Criminal Justice 2000–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 37 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
25 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
7 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 4 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Publications

Article Publication Date
California Criminal Lawyer Blog California Criminal Lawyer Blog 2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
LD-15 "Laws of Arrest" - Instructor Los Angeles County Sheriff's Recruit Training Academy 2012
Officer Testimony at DMV Hearings and Court Proceedings I.D.A.P. - Impaired Driver Apprehension Program 2012
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