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Sommer Salam is a former criminal prosecutor who served as a District Attorney for over eight years before becoming a criminal defense attorney. As a result of her substantial time at the D.A.’s office, she handled virtually every type of criminal case, from filing and investigation stages, to negotiating plea bargains, to preliminary hearings, all the way through trial.
Sommer Salam’s level of experience handling this vast array of both felony and misdemeanor cases for so many years gives her a unique perspective on what the D.A. needs in order to successfully prosecute a case…and what it will take to weaken and eventually break the D.A.’s case.
In her final years at the District Attorney’s office, Sommer Salam specialized primarily in Domestic Violence cases at both the felony and misdemeanor levels, giving her a deep and specific understanding of cases involving Domestic Violence and how to beat them.
Sommer Salam is passionate about what she does. She cares immensely about each of her clients and will take the time to listen thoroughly to the facts of their cases and strategize with them in order to achieve the best result possible. She understands that a criminal case - at any level - can be devastating to a person's life and affect their job, their family and their overall well-being, so she puts her all into making sure they come out of their cases feeling extremely satisfied with the result. Sommer Salam takes winning very seriously, and has never lost a case at trial.
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State: California
Acquired: 2006
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Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Professional, Caring and Agressive in the Court room
I met with Sommer after meeting with 3 other attorneys, and within minutes of my consultation with her; I hired her instantly. She took her time, didn't rush me and actually called me back every time I left her a message; which is unheard of nowadays. Sommer reviewed and reviewed my case and was extr...
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Salam is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"As a former prosecutor, Sommer is experienced in the criminal sector and an asset to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I've known Sommer for nearly 20 years. She works hard to get her clients results. Her work ethic is admirable and she cares about the people she represents as individuals. Anyone hiring Sommer as an attorney can rest assured that she will invest the same (if not more) time and energy that she would for a friend/family member."
"Sommer was an excellent District Attorney who really understood that there were two sides to every case. She is honest and will fight diligently for her clients. Any clients will be lucky to have her as their counsel of choice. I have worked with her on many cases and know her to be an amazing attorney and litigator."
"I highly recommend Attorney Sommer Salam. I worked in the same courtroom with this incredible lawyer when she worked at the District Attorney's Office and she never ceased to amaze me. Sommer is an amazing trial lawyer and has extensive experience in all aspects of criminal law. Sommer was a fair and passionate deputy district attorney and it was a joy and an honor to work in the same courtroom with her. Sommer is loved and highly respected by all who know her. Sommer is professional and extremely knowledgeable and I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"Sommer Adel Salam provides a valuable service by answering questions on Avvo for people who need legal advice on a compressed timetable."
"I endorse this lawyer. We worked together for many years at the District Attorney Office & she knows just about everything.. I have seen her in the courtroom and she not only has the experience, but also the confidence to own the courtroom. In addition, she knows everyone and gets excellent results."
"I have known this attorney for over 8 years. Sommer is an extremely talented attorney that I would highly recommend to anyone. I have turned to Sommer for her insight and opinion into complex issues in criminal defense matters on several occasions. She vigorously fights for her clients and her expertise will make a difference."
"I have known Sommer for 10 years. I witnessed her work as DA and now as a Criminal Defense attorney. She knows the law, is always over prepared, has unbridled passion for her clients, a "failure is not an option" determination to win, and compassion for her clients and what they and their family is going through. It is because of her professionalism that Judges respect her and DA give her clients breaks that most defendants do not get."
"Sommer has the requisite experience, training and poise to make a difference for her clients. I recommend her to anyone needing criminal defense representation."
"Ms. Salam is an extremely passionate, understanding, and skilled trial lawyer with attention to detail. I highly recommend her for any criminal matter. She has helped me in numerous cases with sound advice."
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2002
Merit Scholarship, Chapman University School of Law
2002
Graduate With Honors, UCLA
2016 - Present
Managing Partner, The Rodriguez Law Group
2008 - 2016
Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County District Attorney's Office
2006 - 2008
Associate, Grobaty and Pitet, LLP
2017 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2017 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaOfficer
Prevented from filing
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
Arabic
English
Legal Answers
Will there be legal problems if both the victim and witness refuse to identify the suspect in a police photo line-up?
16 May 2017
Will the DA press file charges against my ex over domestic violence?
21 Apr 2017
How can I just pay a fine for child endangerment??
22 Apr 2017