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

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Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Knowledgeable and relentless

I was so impressed with Mr Sommer's initial consultation because he was knowledgeable about the case we were inquiring about. He was eager to help us. Throughout this very long ordeal he returned phone calls and emails;he was kind, professional, and compassionate towards our worries and fears. In the... end he did exactly what he said he would do and has given us new life to what felt like a very Bleak situation. Our family will always be grateful to him.

Posted by Rigoberto | August 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

John H. Sommers is someone you can definitely trust

When I got my dui I didn't know how it would go with the court, if they were gonna throw me straight into the bucket or how I was gonna pay for all the restitutions. John Sommers saved my butt and was very generous towards me when I told him about my financial situation. Thank you Mr. Sommers!

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 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 Ra | August 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Qualified Lawyer

If you are looking for an excellent attorney - John Sommers is the best. The proof and reality of the matter is when selecting a DUI attorney you not only need an expert to provide guidance and alternatives, but more importantly, a compassionate professional who understands the difficult and emotiona...l circumstances you are experiencing with your arrest. You feel bad? John understands your predicament and helps by explaining the best course of action based circumstances. The most important value you get from John is that he has relationships in court. When it comes down to a plea or a certain strategy to employ, John has the relationships with the DAs in the greater Los Angeles area which helps reduce or eliminate the charges you face. In my case, I was facing DUI. Then, John helped negotiate a "wet" reckless. Then, John finally negotiated a "dry" reckless which is next to dismissal. John has those type of relations at court. What you need to understand in a court case, lawyers must work with other attorneys. John knows all the DAs and judges and that is his value differentiation and proposition, which will help you. Most lawyers will tell you to settle and plea. Then, try to get you off their plate asap so they can move-on to the next client. Not John. John works for you, returns emails and calls timely! John attended UCLA, one of the best schools in the country. He is smart, respectful, technical, and a friend. If you are in tight spot with your DUI, choose John. I did and he was great.

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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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Albert Soler

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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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