Ross Howell Sobel

Ross Howell Sobel

4.8
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 38 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Sherman Oaks, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

15260 Ventura Blvd., Ste 1200, Sherman Oaks, CA

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Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

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Law Offices of Ross Howell Sobel

15260 Ventura Blvd., Ste 1200, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403

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Ross Howell Sobel's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 39 reviews

Posted by Jimmy | November 07, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Jimmy E. and the case at Candy Cat

Mr Sobel was not a only a great lawyer but an understanding human being. He helped me gEt out of a very hard case i wouid of got a very long time in prison . I was given the opportunity to settle out of court. and had to pay some money. this man is the reall deal the best in town u guy`s have to get... him [ THE BEST ]

Posted by Edwin E. | October 10, 2012 | DUI & DWI

My Brother’s 2nd DUI....WOW what an AMAZING JOB Mr. Sobel DID. God Bless him!!!!

When My younger brother got arrested by a CHP on his second DUI. My family, his wife, kids and my self where pretty devastated and very scare that he would have to sever at least a several months in Jail and loose his job. My co-worker had mention to me that a few months earlier he had hire Mr. ...Ross Sobel. He was so thrill that Mr. Sobel had done an excellent job on his DUI case. So we decided to talk to him and he was very upfront and Honest to what we should expect, we like what he told us & hired him. Mr. Sobel vigorously fought the case and got my brother’s jail time down to just a couple days in jail, very little time for Alchohol classes & some community service. He can now live his life free of fear. He was present every single court date, he didn't send out other Lawyers. Mr. Sobel was very knowledgeable of the law and also has build long standing relationships with the court which was imperative for my brother’s case reducing his charges. He was pretty specific about all the staff at the Van Nuys Court. If you know what a second DUI charges are. You should considered hiring and Attorney, ESPECIALLY Mr Sobel.

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Can't thank you enough!

I was referred to Ross by my cousin he had hired him before and said he was really good. Gave him a call and he led me from there, my DUI would've ruined a lot I had coming he helped me get it to wet reckless. Just a couple fines, alcohol classes and labor work and that was about it

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Could have saved my money and time

I wouldn't have done any worse with a public defendant. The reason I hired Mr. Sobel was the refusal acusation, the person who showed up in court was a student of him. So I took advice and declared my self guilty and repented. That didn't do me any good. Well to make the story short, I ended up with ...more than 13 months of suspended liscense on a first DUI, that suapension starting 6 months after the DUI arrest. I could've just took my max penalty of 12 month suspension right off the bat and would have been driving earlier. Now I'm driving with this iid intalled after the suspension, and I know this is state law and not his fault, but after all the wonders I'm reading on the reviews, I'm starting to suspect his team is busy posting these reviews, and mine just had to be said. So in conclusion, if someone is going to take a case and charge premium for it, at the very least he should get for you the same or better results than going it alone but not worse in any case.

Posted by Kenneth | September 14, 2012 | DUI & DWI

I read many reviews for other DUI attorneys, and none so consistently and overwhelmingly positive. There's a reason for that!

I have a tendency to get really wordy so let me sum this up: Ross Sobel is the kind of Attorney that other attorneys should model themselves after. Why? Because then many more people would have much more faith in the legal system. Or in just one word: Integrity Ok now i'll be a little more wor...dy: From the very beginning of my very scary situation (arrested for suspected DUI) Mr. Sobel, who i was referred to by a friend, was very upfront and very candid about what i should and what i should not expect. He told me things that a salesman would never tell a prospective client; the truth! lol. He guided me through a very annoying and stressful process and dealt with me even when i contacted him with my excessive neuroticism and hyperactive speech. When things didn't go perfectly, Mr. Sobel stuck by my side more like a friend than a paid-for attorney; like he himself had something to lose if my situation wasn't improved by his service. In short, if you're going to hire an attorney for a situation that cannot have a guaranteed positive outcome (like a DUI case) then hire Ross Sobel. He has the ability and knowledge to potentially "win" your case, but more importantly, he's upfront about the fact that it is not a guaranteed win, not for any attorney, and he is a good companion to walk with through a pretty miserable experience. *quick note: bureaucracy is an important part of the legal system and Ross Sobel is networked well

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Ross Howell Sobel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Appleby

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work: trustworthy, conscientious, hardworking and fundamentally dedicated to every Client. Ross Sobel is an excellent criminal defense attorney."

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Thomas Spivack

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Have known Ross for years. He is well liked and respected by the courts, his clients, and peers. He is also very knowledgeable in criminal defense law especially DUI."

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Peter Bronstein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyanoush Ghahreman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ross for many years and seen his work in court. He is absolutely top notch at what he does. His experience, knowledge of the law and familiarity with the judges makes him a tremendous lawyer for his clients. Ross has my strongest recommendation."

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Madeline Galadjian

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ross Sobel is truly one of the most honest, trustworthy, and reputable DUI attorneys out there. Not only has he always been a pleasure to work with, his years of experience and expertise in the field allow Mr. Sobel to offer top notch representation in even the toughest DUI matters. Mr. Sobel consistently strives for the best outcome for each and every matter he handles, with all his clients' matters resulting with extremely favorable resolutions of their DUI cases. In addition, Mr. Sobel's excellent relationships built throughout the years with the ADA's in each courtroom throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas gives an extra advantage to his clients in always obtaining the best possible resolution for each and every case Mr. Sobel handles."

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Berc Agopoglu

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ross H. Sobell is a man of action and professionalism. He will return your call, he will take care of your case, and handle it with utmost professionalism. Great communicator, knows how to handle the toughest situations with wisdom. Great trial lawyer. I have witnessed him in a trial and he did very well. I have done work for Mr. Sobel. Loyal lawyer until death. If you are on his team and never shake, he will handle your case and take care of you. I recommend him as a criminal defense lawyer especially for DUIs."

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Grace Ayers

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Of all the lawyers with whom I have worked, attorney Ross Sobel is probably my favorite - he is dedicated to his clients' needs and fights tremendously hard on their behalf. Ross Sobel is also the most hard-working attorney I know; if I needed I DUI lawyer, I would go to him, no doubt."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

10 Best Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

1990

Moot Court Judge, Pepperdine University School of Law

1983

Honorary placement in First Year at Pepperdine Law School, Phi Delta Theta

N/A

Moot, Pepperdine University School Of Law

N/A

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Lead Attorney, The Law Offices of Ross H. Sobel

1997 - 2012

Over 6,000 DUI cases handled, Law Offices of Ross Howell Sobel

Associations

1990 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Head Lecturer Blue Car Project

1987 - Present

State Bar of California

Licensed Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Lead Attorney

Many charges dismissed and/or reduced and many punishments dismissed and/ or reduced.

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Education

1985

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1990

Pepperdine University Moot Court

Moot Court Judge

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Blue car Project

General Discussion with several high schools as guest lecturer

Publications

1991

Los Angeles Daily Journal Discovery Games

Languages

English

Spanish

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