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Donald Guy Sowers

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Also known as Former DA and Police Detective, Sheriff's Academy Instructor
Donald Guy Sowers
Former Deputy District Attorney and Police Detective handling Criminal Law and DUI & DMV Defense
5.0 star rating
He saved our family
- Erin, a Criminal Defense client
5.0 star rating
Don Sowers - Best DUI Attorney - Knowledgeable & Trustworthy with Results!
- a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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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

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  • 800-351-5975

  • 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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  • Donald G. Sowers, Attorney-at-Law
    895 Dove Street, 3rd Floor
    Also Serving Santa Ana & Costa Mesa
    Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Office: 800-351-5975
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Donald G. Sowers Admitted to State Bar: 1986, California; Practice in State Courts of California and "Federal" U.S. District Court, Central District of... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“He saved our family”

Posted by: Erin, 3 months ago.

Client Review: A family member was looking at a prison sentence when we hired Don Sowers. Our previous attorney basically said "there was nothing else he could do"... more
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5 star rating

“Don Sowers - Best DUI Attorney - Knowledgeable & Trustworthy with Results!”

Posted by: a DUI client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: I was charged with a second DUI and was referred to Don by a friend & truly believe that I couldn't have made a better decision in my case than I did... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

15 endorsements


Richard Allen Stilz

I have known Don Sowers for almost 20 years. He is truly an outstanding professional in his field. I would highly recommend him to anyone. In fact, I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Stilz , Encino (CA), Over 2 years ago
Gordon Eugene Turner

Don Sowers is a fabulous lawyer. However, I would be derelict in my duties if I did not go on to say more. Don, is a great counselor, friend and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Gordon Turner , Los Angeles (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1986 02/09/2012

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
City Council Proclamation City of San Juan Capistrano 2011
The President's Volunteer Service Award President's Council on Service and Civic Participation 2010
See all 9 awards

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 8
Answers: 14 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
4 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 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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All So Calif Courts Newport Beach Westminster Santa Ana Fullerton Lamoreaux Juvenile

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