Former District Attorney and Police Detective specializing in Criminal and DUI Defense
I couldn't be more pleased
- David, a DUI client
No Jail time in the OC back home in Atlanta
- Dennis, a Criminal Defense client
Overview
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Practice Areas
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50% Criminal Defense
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50% DUI / DWI
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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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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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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Donald G. Sowers, Attorney-at-Law
7755 Center Avenue, Suite 1100
Serving Huntington Beach & Westminster Court
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Office:
800-351-5975
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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
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
David,
2010-03-06
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
My attorney made an intolerable situation livable. I tried to handle 2 cases on my own but became overwhelmed immedialty with two courts in different...
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Posted by:
Dennis,
2009-10-13
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I was charged with a felony discharge of a firearm, criminal threat, and a misdemeanor spousal assault. These charges occurred in Orange County while...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work: extraordinarily conscientious, extremely hardworking and very dedicated to each Client, Californians understand that Mr....
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Endorsement from lawyer:
George Mueller
, San Diego (CA), Almost 2 years ago
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...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Paul Takakjian
, Los Angeles (CA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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26 years since Donald Guy Sowers was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1986 |
11/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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Attorney-at-Law at
Law Offices of Donald G. Sowers
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2012–present
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Partner at
Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP
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1989–2011
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Volunteer Instructor (Laws of Arrest - Search & Seizure) at
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy
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1987–2010
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Former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney at
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
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1986–1989
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Former Police Detective at
Santa Monica Police Department
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1977–1986
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Grocery Manager at
Ralphs
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1970–1977
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Sergeant - Reserve at
Burbank Police Department
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1974–1977
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See all 7 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Southwestern University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1985 |
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Awards
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| 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 |
| Congratulatory Letter from President Barak Obama |
The White House |
2010 |
| Alumnus of the Year |
Southwestern University School of Law |
2000 |
| Silver Key Award |
American Bar Association |
1986 |
| Outstanding Police Detective of the Year |
Rotary Club of Santa Monica |
1986 |
| Who's Who American Law |
Who's Who Legal USA |
1985 |
| Who's Who in America's Universities |
Who's Who Legal |
1984 |
| Student Bar Association President of the Year |
National Student Bar Association |
1984 |
See all 9 awards
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
California Public Defenders Association |
2006-present
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| Member |
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
2000-present
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| Member |
Former District Attorney's Association of Los Angeles County |
1989-present
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| Member |
Los Angeles County Bar Association |
1989-present
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| Member |
State Bar of California |
1986-present
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| Chairman |
City of San Juan Capistrano - CERT |
2007-2011
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| Member |
Orange County Bar Association |
2006-2008
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| Trustee |
Southwestern University School of Law - Board of Trustees |
1995-1999
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| Chairman |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section |
1997-1998
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| Member |
Malibu Bar Association |
1989-1996
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| Member |
Santa Monica Bar Association |
1989-1996
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| Chairman |
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Los Angeles |
1983-1996
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| President - Alumni Association |
Southwestern University School of Law |
1993-1995
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| Vice President |
Make-A-Wish Foundation International |
1992-1994
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| Director |
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America |
1988-1993
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| Chairman |
Santa Monica Jaycees |
1989-1990
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| President |
Santa Monica Junior Chamber of Commerce |
1988-1989
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| Executive Lt. Governor |
American Bar Association, Law Student Division |
1984-1985
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| President - Student Bar Association |
Southwestern University School of Law |
1983-1984
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See all 19 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Outcome: Speeding violation reduced to coasting in neutral
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| 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 |
| Courtroom Testimony - Cross Examination of the Arresting Officer in a DUI Case |
IDAP - Impaired Driver Apprehension Program |
2011 |
| Constitutional Law |
LD-15 Laws of Arrest |
2010 |
| Laws of Arrest |
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy Class |
2009 |
| Keynote Speaker - Entering Class Orientation |
Southwestern University School of Law |
1998 |
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