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

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4.9 /5.0

87 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Sydnie | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 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 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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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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