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 16 - 20 of 52 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Samuel | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

John had my DUI of .09 expunged to a wet reckless, He's the best!!

I had obtained John's services shortly after I had a DUI and it was the greatest decision I have ever made. he was able to perform miracles given the circumstances from getting my license reinstated to giving me all the advice I needed to know. He guided me to get certain things done before the actua...l court date to better our chances. He went to court for me until I absolutely was needed. Last but not least he convinced the prosecuting attorney to reduce the DUI to a wet reckless. Had my $2000 fees changed to 2 days of community service which I was more than happy to do. I ended up having to pay only $270 for court fees with community service. If that's not a great deal I don't know what is?! Thank you John. I'll be sure to spread the word.

Posted by Sydnie | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The most helpful!

Being faced with a DUI is a terrifying thought. Being young, and attempting to dig myself out of this hole was difficult and scary but Attorney John Sommers made it a breeze. Being a long side for all court appearances, and even picking up unexpected phone calls to answer any personal questions about... the conviction, Attorney Sommers was genuinely available. And on top of that, Attorney Sommers was able to reduce my punishment from that the court was originally trying to give me. I would recommend Attorney John Sommers to anybody, but especially those frightened by their first DUI conviction.

Posted by Andres | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sobriety Checkpoint Defender

Police officers are very aggressive when conducting sobriety checkpoints.  I was entrapped for the first time in my life on the weekend of July 4th 2020. The week following my arrest and the night I spend in Jail I received letters from different firms offering to represent me. I chose Mr. Sommers to... represent me because overall it was the best balance in the type of representation I required and within my budget. Once I called and presented my facts or at least my side of the story, John was able to determine what the possible outcomes could be. This is what I can do and what I can't do ! The outcome was accurate , and I am glad and thankful I made the right decision. This experience has made me more cautious about the way I go about in life.

Posted by Alexander | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

10/10

John was super helpful from the moment I got on the phone with him. He let me know all the possibilities that could result from my case from the start and that's when I knew he was my guy. He kept me updated along the way with emails about my case, answers to the questions I had, and anything else he... took care of for me. He aimed to get the best results for me and it showed. We went from a DUI/car crash to a wet and reckless with some classes/ community service. Also he REVERSED my license suspension with the DMV so I didn't get points on my license and I could drive again. More than I could have ever asked for! Thank you John!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Supportive lawyer, will recommend to friends and family

John Sommers was recommended to me from a friend, and I am happy I chose him to represent me in my DUI case. With his help, this case was dropped to a Wet Reckless. There was a lot of paperwork and court dates to keep track of during the process and John was very supportive during the entire proces...s. He made me feel taken care of. Thanks again for your knowledge and support, John!

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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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