7.7
Very Good
Overview
Practice Areas
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50% Criminal Defense
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50% DUI / DWI
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Fees & Payments
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Payment types
Credit Card, Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
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Videos (4)
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About me: Donald G. Sowers
Position: Partner
Born: Los Angeles, California, February 7, 1953
Admitted to State Bar: 1986, California; Practice in State Courts of... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Dennis,
2009-10-13
about 1 month ago.
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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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Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Don is an excellent criminal lawyer who I have known for many years and would be happy to recommend him to anyone with...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Henry Fenton
, Los Angeles (CA), 7 days ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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24 years
since Donald Guy Sowers was first licensed to practice law in CA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Instructor (Laws of Arrest, Search & Seizure, and Evidence) at Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy |
1987–present
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| Managing Partner at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP |
1989–present
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| Deputy District Attorney at Los Angles County District Attorney's Office |
1986–1989
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| Police Detective at Santa Monica Police Department |
1977–1986
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Education
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Alumnus of the Year |
Southwestern University School of Law |
2000 |
| Police Detective of the Year |
Santa Monica Police Department |
1985 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| Member (Board of Trustees) |
Southwestern University School of Law |
1995–1999
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| Member |
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
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| Former Chair |
LA County Bar Assoc. Criminal Justice Section |
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| Member |
Los Angeles County Bar Association |
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Malibu Bar Association |
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Santa Monica Bar Association |
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| Member |
State Bar of California |
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Portfolio
Legal Guides
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Avvo Answers
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Avvo Contribution:
i just got a letter from the dmv that says "the...
A "Set Aside" means that the California DMV found that one of the three iisues in the DMV... more
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Publications
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Cases
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- Title:
- People vs. Jaszka
- Practice Area:
- Speeding / Traffic Ticket
- Outcome:
- Speeding violation reduced to coasting in neutral
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Negotiated plea with citing officer at trial. Client was commercial license holder, therefore ineligible for traffic school. Violation reduced to non-...
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
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| Laws of Arrest |
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy Class |
2009 |
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