Atty. John Higgins Sommers

Atty. John Higgins Sommers

John Higgins Sommers is a lawyer practicing general practice, criminal defense, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Sherman Oaks Sherman Oaks 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About John Higgins Sommers at a glance

John Higgins Sommers is a Member based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at John H. Sommers, A Professional Corporation. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, consumer, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1994). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association Northern California Fraud Investigation Association Southern California Fraud Investigators Association. Serands clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Higgins Sommers is a lawyer practicing general practice, criminal defense, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at John H. Sommers, A Professional Corporation in Sherman Oaks, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Higgins Sommers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Higgins Sommers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sherman Oaks are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Higgins Sommers

Where is John Higgins Sommers's law office located?
John Higgins Sommers's law practice is located in Sherman Oaks, California. The firm is John H. Sommers, A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Higgins Sommers handle?
John Higgins Sommers focuses on criminal defense, litigation, consumer, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Higgins Sommers practiced law?
John Higgins Sommers has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Higgins Sommers go to law school?
John Higgins Sommers earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact John Higgins Sommers for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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