John Higgins Sommers

John Higgins Sommers

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sherman Oaks, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation

15303 Ventura Blvd., 9th Floor, Sherman Oaks, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

DUI and other criminal misdemeanor and felony defense

21 years

90%
General Practice 5%

workman's comp; bankruptcy; insurance defense

18 years

5%
Litigation 5%

civil litigation and criminal litigation

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John H. Sommers, A Professional Corporation

15303 Ventura Blvd., 9th Floor, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403

Law Offices of John H. Sommers, APC

5000 Birch Street, Suite 3000, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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John Higgins Sommers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

87 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The case was thrown out!

John is an outstanding lawyer! I retained him for a criminal case and we got it thrown out. From the beginning consultation to the final disposition letter, he was always on top of the case and kept me well informed. I certainly don’t hope for any future court appearances. But I would certainly r...ecommend John to anyone in need of representation. He asserts a level of profession and knowledge that will put your mind at ease and get you the best possible results.

Posted by Herbert | December 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Case

I was stopped and charged with a DUI with.15 alcohol level. I researched many lawyers and found Mr. Sommers to be very qualified. I called and explained my situation. He immediately explained what was going to happen and what he would help me with. It was an instant peace of mind and I decided to hav...e Mr. Sommers represent me. He went to DMV hearing and first court date. In the end, he helped me get the best possible outcome. I had to pay about half of the fines which saved me a lot of money. Everything went smoothly and Mr. Sommers kept me updated throughout the process. I highly recommend Mr. Sommers to anyone who's going though an unfortunate DUI situation. The peace of mind I received helped me relieve soo much stress.

Posted by Gianni | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

QUICK, EASY, PAINLESS AFFORDABLE!!!

I was in the same boat you were in and attorney John Sommers saved my future!! He was able to be EXTREMELY flexible when it came to payment options (I didn't have the money to pay him until the final week before my case). He was able to explain everything that was going on in my case with ease and al...ways kept me in the loop. Also, IT WAS ACTUALLY HIM WHO I WAS WORKING WITH!! I didnt have to go through other assistants or stuff like that, it was strictly him! He was worth every single penny and more. I never had to go to a single court date and the end result was my case was thrown out. THANK YOU JOHN SOMMERS!!

Posted by Von Weathers | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Nothing to fear

2016 was the first time I've ever had to contact a lawyer, and I'm really glad I went with Mr. Sommers. He was always on time, very professional, and sends letters and emails letting you know what's going on with every step of the case. My biggest fear was that lawyers always try and price things ex...tremely high, or drag out the case so that you own them more, but I was really blessed to find John. His retainer fee was fair and and even accepted payment installments, and once the pre-trial portion of my case was done he simply sat me down and walked me through my options and explained why each one was the best, and never blanked on any of my questions. He could have told me to go to trial but and taken all my money but he told me it wasn't worth its, and my penalties weren't nearly as bad as i had feared, due to his negotiation skills. In short, go with Mr. Sommers, he's fair and honest, and made me so relaxed about the case that I almost forgot I had one. Nothing to fear here.

Posted by Raymond Tutt | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney, Nice Guy & Highly Recommended

I retained Attorney John H. Sommers to represent me in a DUI case. I will say, I was pleasantly surprised. He made me feel comfortable, listened to me & was very professional. He took away all the anxiety & stress of going to court & not knowing what is going on. I was well informed about everything.... Also, he was a great help in getting my fines reduced. Lastly, even after my was case was closed, he followed up to see how I was doing & told me, do not to hesitate to call him if I had any further questions. I highly recommend Attorney John H. Sommers. I'm very happy I retained him & if you do, you will echo the same sentiments!

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John Higgins Sommers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Noah Peterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John provides aggressive and zealous representation to all his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Albert Soler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John for many years and he has handled DUI and related matters for several of my clients. John is professional and advocates aggressively for his clients. Solid attorney."

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Sherry Lawrence

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked at John Sommer's firm for three years and could not recommend him more highly. John is a strong advocate with exceptional courtroom skills. Perhaps more importantly, John is ethical, kind, intelligent, and very personable. He will handle your case with integrity."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

President, Law Offices of John H. Sommers, A Professional Corporation

2001 - 2005

Partner, Parker & Sommers, LLP

2000 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Manning & Marder, Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, LLP

1998 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Bonne Bridges Mueller O'keefe & Nichols, LLP

1997 - 1998

Law Clerk, Blakely and Brinkman, LLP

1997 - 1997

Law Clerk, United States Bankruptcy Court

1996 - 1996

Law Clerk, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office

1995 - 1995

Law Clerk, Ventura County District Attorney's Office

Education

1998

Southwestern University School of Law

JD

1994

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

B.A.

Languages

English

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