Certified Crim. Law Specialist With Over 35 Yrs. of Criminal & DUI Defense Experience In Los Angeles
Position: Partner. Born Los Angeles, California, November 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, California; 1980, U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Education: University of California at Los Angeles (BA, cum laude, 1975); Loyola Marymount (JD, 1979).
Former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney:
Criminal Courts Building
Pomona Court
Compton Court
Los Padrinos Juvenile Court
West Los Angeles Court
Beverly Hills Court
Santa Monica Court
Culver City Court
Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
REPORTED CASES:
P. v. Tamborrino (1989) 215 Cal. App. 3d 575 263 Ca. RPTR. 731. INSTRUCTOR:
Instructor:
California New Prosecutor's College, 1985
CHP - Breath Testing Compliance
LASD - Breath Testing Compliance
Santa Monica Police Dept. - Breath Testing Compliance
Practice areas
Successful case results defending all California misdemeanor and felony criminal charges including: Petty Theft, Shoplifting, Grand Theft, Embezzlement, Fraud, Forgery, Domestic Violence, Domestic Battery, Spousal Abuse, Elder Abuse, Child Abuse, Child Endangerment, Vandalism, Hit & Run, Receiving Stolen Property, Burglary, Robbery, Child Molestation, Unlawful Intercourse with a Minor, Rape, Indecent Exposure, Lewd Act in Public, Child Annoyance, Child Porn, Drug Possession, and Drug Sales.
41 years
Extensive expertise in defending Los Angeles drunk driving charges involving: DUI with accident, high BAC, Hit and Run, Felony DUI causing injury or death, Vehicular Manslaughter, DUI chemical test refusal, evading police, 2nd & 3rd offense DUI, and 4th offense Felony DUI. Additional expertise in DMV suspension hearing defense for APS, Negligent Operator, Medical Operator, and Lack of Skill suspension actions.
41 years
Languages spoken
French, English
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1979 | 10/28/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law | State Bar of California | 2013 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law | State Bar of California | 2012 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law | State Bar of California | 2011 |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
DUI Prosecutor of the Year | Mothers Against Drunk Driving | 1985 |
Dean's List | Loyola Marymount | 1979 |
Dean's List | Loyola Marymount | 1978 |
Dean's List | Loyola Marymount | 1976 |
Dean's List | UCLA | 1974 |
Dean's List | UCLA | 1973 |
Dean's List | UCLA | 1972 |
Dean's List | UCLA | 1971 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP | 1989 - Present |
Instructor | Santa Monica Police Dept. | 1984 - 1987 |
Professor | California New Prosecutor's College | 1984 - 1987 |
Instructor | California Highway Patrol | 1984 - 1987 |
Instructor | Los Angles Sheriff's Academy | 1984 - 1987 |
Deputy District Attorney | Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office | 1982 - 1989 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | Member | 1988 - Present |
United States District Court for the Central District of California | Admitted | 1980 - Present |
State Bar of California | Admitted to Practice | 1979 - Present |
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice | Member | N/A |
Criminal Courts Bar Association | Member | N/A |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
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Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review | Member | 1978 - 1979 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Daily News | Lindsey Lohan Going To Jail | 2010 |
Los Angeles Times | Ferrari Figure Defends Assets | 2006 |
World Entertainment News Network | Shia LaBeouf Caught Up in Knife Attack | 2005 |
L.A. Times | More Sex Charges Filed Against Teacher | 2002 |
Los Angeles Times | A Murder That Woke Up L.A. | 1998 |
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office | DUI Prosecution Manual | 1987 |
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Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review | Law Journal: Member | 1978 |
Los Angeles District Attorneys Office Training Manual | Preparation for Trial and Trial of Driving Under the Influence Cases for the Prosecuting Attorney | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
University of California - Los Angeles | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1975 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Laws of Evidence | Evidence | N/A |
DUI Enforcement | Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance | N/A |
DUI Enforcement | Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance | N/A |
DUI Enforcement | Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance | N/A |
DUI Enforcement | Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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People vs. D.B. | Violation reduced to "Coasting in Neutral" - No DMV Point |
People v. R.W. | Dismissed |
People vs M.E. | Motion to dismiss granted. All counts discharged. |
People vs L.S. | All 4 counts dismissed prior to jury trial |
People vs J.R. | No registration as sex offender after release |
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Jeffrey Bear, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 28, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I've known Paul for many years. It is my pleasure to endorse him.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Michael Kraut, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 25, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jeff Pham, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 15, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An experienced and tough-minded attorney.
Steve Sitkoff, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 28, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Trustworthy and Experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney.
Gabriel Dorman, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Paul is a great lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable about criminal law and procedure. Paul works very hard and achieves great results for his clients.
Donald Sowers, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 22, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I first met Paul in 1982, when I was a police detective with the Santa Monica Police Department. At that time, I was a Vehicular Homicide Detective assigned to investigate fatal traffic collisions. We worked together on several homicide cases. His outstanding lawyering skills as a deputy district attorney and now as a criminal defense attorney have established him as one of the very best lawyers in California. Paul is one of the few lawyers who are Certified as Specialists in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California. I am proud to have worked together with Paul for almost thirty years. He is a friend and a mentor. And quite frankly, he is the best and most intelligent attorney I know. Sincerely, Don Sowers