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 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Erick | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney

I highly recommend John Sommers Esq. To repersent you on your next criminal defense case. He represented me on a DUI case initially was my second but convinced the court that it was my first DUI after so many years had past since my first. He got my Initial second DUI to a Wet and Reckless. He reconi...zed that my job was first and showed up to my first court date, He kept me secure that everything was under control. He made sure if they did not grant us what we wanted he will take it to another room for negotiating. He stayed stern to his word and is a remarkble lawyer. He sincerely cares rather you get a good outcome out of your court case. He calls back your ph calls and returns your emails in a timely manner,stays on top of your case. John Sommers is the way to go.

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!

Posted by Jason | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

John Higgins Sommers' Is All Pro

On September 1 2016 I was arrested for a D.U.I I opted for the breathalyzer test and my result was right at 0.08%. Right at the legal limit. I unfortunately have a history of two previous D.U.I's. So naturally I was extremely concerned. A few days later I was inundated with letters from countless la...w offices. After reviewing a couple of dozen or so of these letters along with my girlfriend I contacted Mr. Sommers. After my conversation with Mr. Sommers considering his history in the very court room where my case was presented and Mr. Sommers' track record and consulting my girlfriend, we agreed and decided that John Sommers' firm was our best option. After four months on January 2, 2017 I made contact with Mr. Sommers regarding another matter and in that conversation he informed me that the case had been dismissed. I could not have been more delighted! More like so relieved that I told John I wanted to hug him! My girlfriend was nearly in tears of joy and we must have hugged each other for a good five minutes. Between the time that I hired John and January 2nd. Mr. Sommers was almost always available to take my call and answer any questions I had. If he wasn't available he was always quick to respond. I made a very poor decision on September 1st 2016 and nearly paid dearly for it. I was fortunate enough to have such a professional litigator in my corner! What a great way to begin the new year! This has been a big lesson for me and gave me the opportunity to reflect on the truly important things in life. Family and friends. That means safety comes first. If one is going to consume even just one alcoholic beverage. Please don't drink and drive. Uber Lyft taxi or walk. To anyone who ever finds themselves in such an unfortunate circumstance I would absolutely recommend John Higgins Sommers and his law firm to represent them in a court of law!

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

John is very detail in handling the case

John was the first person to contact me after the charge was filed. Very quick in engaging into the case to get all details regarding the case. He was very well prepared for the hearing in the court. Also handled the case with care by following up on expungement process. For me, it was a very smooth ...process overall and helped with lot of questions. John is a very professional lawyer for DUI cases.

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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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