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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Franchesca | March 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent choice!

Mr. Sommers was my defense attorney for a second offense DUI. I am so grateful for his services. Very efficient, professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!

Posted by Samuel | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 Elizabeth D. | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Integratity and knowledgeable

A great combination of knowledge and integrity make Mr. Sommers a fabulous attorney. I hired him to represent my son in a DUI case. I am very happy with his representation. Highly recommend him.

Posted by Natalie | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI and Felony case

I hired Mr. Sommers to assist me with two felony charges along with a DUI charge at the age 19. Mr. Sommers was able drop one felony charge and minimize the second felony charge to a misdemeanor. His exceptional knowledge and history with DUI cases resulted in a temporary license for an extra 4 month...s, no jail time, and minimized my community service hours. By fighting for me, I was able to continue moving forward with my life with less barriers than I initially expected. I was referred to Mr. John Sommers once before and since then I've referred him to two other individuals for their DUI cases. It is proven that Mr. Sommers is a great lawyer with extensive practice which is demonstrated with the results he provides each client .

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!

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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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