Hermin Dowe was a registered nurse prior to becoming a lawyer. Ms. Dowe brings compassion and dedication to the practice of law. She is a strong advocate who places great emphasis on customer relations. At the Dowe Law Firm we are dedicated to listening to your needs, assessing the applicable law, and obtaining the best possible results for each client. We are highly skilled at assisting our clients in putting their lives back on track by finding legal soltions to difficult problems.
Practice areas
Assist consumers with chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies
Assist individuals with family based petitions for green cards and visas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1989 | 02/06/2021 |
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Top Contributor | Avvo | 2014 |
Top Contributor Award | AVVO | 2012 |
Business of the Year | Contra Coata Small Business Development Agency | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Dowe Law firm | 1998 - Present |
Managing Partner | Dowe, Quail & Barmes | 1994 - 1998 |
House counsel | Andreos & Cole | 1991 - 1994 |
Deputy District Attorney | Riverside District Attoreny | 1989 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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West Contra Costa Salesian Boys & Girls Club | Board of Directors | 2009 - Present |
Alameda County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section | Attorney Member | 2008 - Present |
National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys | Attorney Member | 2008 - Present |
Bar Association of San Francisco, Litigation Section | Attorney Member | 2008 - Present |
Contra Costa County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 1989 - Present |
Cal State East Bay | Instructor Paralegal Studies | 2006 - 2008 |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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Book | How to Get out of Debt and Experience Financial Peace | 2016 |
eBook | Bankrupttcy how it can Help you | 2012 |
The press enterprise | Building for the Future | 1998 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Western State University, Fullerton | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
University of the West Indies | Registered Nurse | 1971 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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San Pablo Rotary | The Future of Immigration | 2014 |
Speakers Corner | Bankruptcy and the Financial Meltdown | 2012 |
Meeting of Rotary International | Preserving your Estate | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re Williams | Debt discharged |
In Re Price | The client now only owes what the home is valued at which is $150,000 |
Brown v. Sutter Health | Settled at 100% disability |
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Derek Jacques, Immigration Attorney on Nov 2, 2018
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Ms. Dowe is a very talented attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend her to a client in need.
Abraham Cardenas, Immigration Attorney on Mar 10, 2016
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An experienced attorney with years of knowledge. Keeping the client's best interest is always a top priority for her. I happily and wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Dowe.
Timothy Brown, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 3, 2015
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Hermin does a great job. She is highly recommended.
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Kyce Siddiqi, Immigration Attorney on Dec 22, 2014
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Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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Sean Cleary, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 1, 2014
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Doris Mitchell, Immigration Attorney on Oct 13, 2013
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Gerald Batchelder, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I have know Ms. Dowe for many years now, and have had many opportunities to observe her professionalism and effective advocacy on behalf of her clients. I enthusiastically endorse her.
Kelechi Emeziem, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 22, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alicia James, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 6, 2013
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Ms. Dowe is very knowledgeable. An asset to the Avvo community.
Howard Roitman, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Feb 5, 2013
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Ekaterina Berman, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 28, 2013
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Tiffany Travillion, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 27, 2013
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I endorse Ms. Dowe. As evidenced by the number of questions she has answered on Avvo, she has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through her many work experiences that she is a stellar attorney.
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Michael Shemtoub, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 26, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Provides quality answers to Avvo community and very knowledgable