Sommer Adel Salam

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Sommer Adel Salam

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI

626 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 460, Los Angeles, CA

About Sommer

Biography

Former prosecutor with over 11 years experience successfully handling thousands of criminal cases.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

20%
Sex Crime 20%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Rodriguez Law Group

626 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 460, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

aerlawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Sommer Adel Salam's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Her experience and tact exceeded all expectations I had

Sommer by all means is an amazing attorney and is truly compassionate and dedicated to her client. She has her client's best interest at heart and invests the time, effort and energy into her client's case. She's detailed, and is client oriented. By that I mean, she offered all options that are avail...able and specific to our case, met with us and reviewed every possible detail. She will listen, review and her trial experience shows in the court room and especially when negotiating/rebuttaling with the opposing party; which make her skills set second to none. As a client I stood proud with my support system watching her fight for me. We drove quite a distance but it was well worth the result.

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Sommer Adel Salam's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Liskey

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pete Singh

Unknown lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Salam is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Kristen Epifania

Unknown lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a former prosecutor, Sommer is experienced in the criminal sector and an asset to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Gilda Gazor

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brian Burns

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Arezou Bakhtjou

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Peter Depew

Sex crime lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sommer Adel Salam provides a valuable service by answering questions on Avvo for people who need legal advice on a compressed timetable."

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Stephen Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Laurie Schmidt

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ambrosio Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Erick Munoz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sommer has the requisite experience, training and poise to make a difference for her clients. I recommend her to anyone needing criminal defense representation."

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Matthew Delgado

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Benjamin Arsenian

Litigation lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer

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Rahul Aggarwal

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Gilda Gazor

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Arezou Bakhtjou

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Burns

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lori Myers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Depew

Criminal defense lawyer

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Natalia Matusik

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Davis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Simon Aval

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Allen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Arsenian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Erick Munoz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Delgado

Criminal defense lawyer

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Laurie Schmidt

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Ambrosio Rodriguez

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2002

Merit Scholarship, Chapman University School of Law

2002

Graduate With Honors, UCLA

Work Experience

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

Associations

2017 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2017 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of California

Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. J.T.

Prevented from filing

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Education

2005

Chapman University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

Arabic

English

Activity

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