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Jeffrey Lewis Bear
About Jeffrey
Biography
I have successfully represented personal injury victims and persons accused of crime with passion and compassion for over 40 years.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 54 years
State: California
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
Sommer and Bear
15840 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 201, Encino, CA, 91436
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Posted by R Story | June 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best Personal Injury in Town
I am an actual client of Jeff's. He is one of the finest personal injury attorneys in L.A., if not the state of CA. He is kind, courteous, and understanding but yet a bulldog when he needs to be to get the best outcome for you. He took on my case and performed with skill that exceeded my expectations...
Posted by Jesse | December 23, 2014
Jeff is a LEGITIMATE defense attorney
After wasting my money on a previous attorney, I was referred to Jeff by a trusted acquaintance. What a difference! Jeff is very knowledgable and his experience was obvious in the manner of which he exposed EVERY available option to benefit my case.
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Experience
Honors
2016
Preeminent Attorney Rating, Lawyers.Com
2016
Top Rated Lawyers - Personal Injury, Corporate Counsel
2016
Top Rated Lawyers - Personal Injury, The National Law Journel
2016
Legal Leaders: Top Rated Lawyers - Personal Injury, The American Lawyer
2016
Honoree, Who's Who In California
2016
Honoree, Who's Who In American Law
2016
Honoree, Who's Who In America
2016
Honoree, Who's Who In The World
2016
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
The Recorder, Southern California Top Rated Personal Injury Lawyer Rating
2013
Southern California Top Rated Lawyer Rating, Los Angeles Times
2002
Certificate of Appreciation For Services As An Arbitrator, Burbank Superior Court
2000
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale Hubbell
2000
5.0 out of 5 peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2000
5.0 out of 5 Client Rated, Martindale Hubbell
1990
Los Angeles Superior Court, Certificate of Appreciation For Services As An Arbitrator
1990
Certificate of Appreciation For Services As A Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Superior Court
Work Experience
1977 - Present
Partner, Sommer and Bear
1973 - 1977
Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office
1971 - 1973
Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney General's Office
Associations
1980 - Present
Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1977 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
1973 - Present
Association of Former Deputies Attorneys GeneralMember
1972 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1972 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1976 - 1977
Los Angeles Public Defendaer's AssociationBoard of Directors
1972 - 1973
Association of Deputy California Attorneys GeneralBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
McCartney v. Commission on Judicial Qualifications
Censure (Win)
People v. Schueren
Reversed
People v. Marzett
Murder Conviction Reversed (Win)
In Re Michael G.
Reversed (Win)
Gilmore v. Acme Rentals
Biggest verdict at Burbank Courthouse to that date
People v. Cundle
Client's conviction reveresed
People v. Faitdon Gipson
Defendant convicted
Education
1971
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
J.D.
1968
California State University-Northridge
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
1977
Conference On Women And The Law
Current Developments In Prostitution And Related Laws
1976
Annual Drunk Driving Seminar
Trial Techniques In Attacking Chemical And Testimonial Evidence
Publications
1978
California Public Defenders' Association Drunk Driving Trial Seminar Syllabus
Trial Preparation And Discovery
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Dep. DA is both victim and family member of accused. Can they prosecute perpetrator?
25 Jan 2022
Q&A
I was arrested for 647(f) in San Diego. I was released per 849b(2). Does this mean charges have essentially been dropped?
26 Jan 2022
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I was sentence to 3 years felony probation For possession of a stolen vehicle ?
26 Jan 2022