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Biography
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.
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Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
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Dowe Law Firm
3150 Hilltop Mall Road, Richmond, CA, 94806
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Hermin A. Dowe's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent and Professional Attorney
Hermin Dowe and her staff were professional, efficient and knowledgeable when providing services to assist us with our bankruptcy. Hermin demonstrated honesty and integrity as she advised us of the legal process and filing of the paperwork. Would highly recommend her services.
Posted by Charles | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thanks Hermin
Hermin and her staff are great. They know the law and do their work as quickly as the court system allows. I would not hesitate to work with Hermin in the future. Thanks Hermin.
Posted by John | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dowe Law
Hermin Dowe gave us help and guidance when we needed it most. We were in a situation that nobody wants to be in and is very tricky to navigate, from day one we trusted and respected her knowledge to get us through the bankruptcy process and she did without issue. There are many requirements to get yo...
Posted by Roger | December 5, 2012
Couldn't be better
Hermin Dowe is an excellent choice for anyone who needs the services that she provides. I was impressed with her and her staff. The difficulty that I had been dealing with for a long time was resolved completely, painlessly, and completely to my satisfaction. I definitely recommend Hermin.
Posted by Phil | December 5, 2012
A positive experience using the Dowe law firm.
This is the first time I have ever hired a lawyer and the Dowe law firm has has made my experience with hiring a lawyer a pleasant one. She answered all my question and concerns and gave me the information about what to expect during the bankruptcy process. I would recommend the Dowe law firm to any ...
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
2008
Business of the Year, Contra Coata Small Business Development Agency
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Attorney, Dowe Law firm
1994 - 1998
Managing Partner, Dowe, Quail & Barmes
1991 - 1994
House counsel, Andreos & Cole
1989 - 1991
Deputy District Attorney, Riverside District Attoreny
Associations
2009 - Present
West Contra Costa Salesian Boys & Girls ClubBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
Alameda County Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionAttorney Member
2008 - Present
National Association of Bankruptcy AttorneysAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Bar Association of San Francisco, Litigation SectionAttorney Member
1989 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2006 - 2008
Cal State East BayInstructor Paralegal Studies
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Williams
Debt discharged
Brown v. Sutter Health
Settled at 100% disability
In Re Price
The client now only owes what the home is valued at which is $150,000
Education
1989
Western State University, Fullerton
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
University of the West Indies
Registered Nurse
Speaking Engagements
2014
San Pablo Rotary
The Future of Immigration
2012
Speakers Corner
Bankruptcy and the Financial Meltdown
2009
Meeting of Rotary International
Preserving your Estate
Publications
2016
Book
How to Get out of Debt and Experience Financial Peace
2012
1998
The press enterprise
Building for the Future
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can the BK Trustee prevent me from voluntarily dismissing my chapter 7 case shortly after the 341 meeting but before a discharge
19 Jun 2014
Q&A
In California chapter 7. Does the debtor have the right to switch from 703 to 704 exemptions if home turns out to be worth more
12 Jun 2014
Q&A
Is it possible to get a hardship discharge in Chapter 13?
02 Apr 2014