Robert F. Sommers

Robert F. Sommers, Esq., is a Ventura County DUI and bankruptcy attorney who represents clients in Los Angeles, Ventura County, and Santa Barbara County. He has provided legal representation to people arrested for DUI since 1997 and also assists clients with bankruptcy matters. Robert draws on his background in prosecution and criminal defense to help clients address charges, protect their rights, and manage legal issues that can affect their personal and professional lives.

Robert earned his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University after completing his B.A. in Political Science and History at the University of California, Los Angeles. His education gave him a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and public-law issues. That training supports his work in DUI defense, bankruptcy, and client counseling, where careful review of facts, procedure, and legal consequences is central to effective representation.

Robert began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office before entering private practice. His experience includes DUI defense, trial preparation, cross-examination, the use of expert witnesses, and case strategy designed to resolve matters without unnecessary public trial when possible. He has represented clients including government officials, actors, business executives, doctors, local attorneys, and others facing serious criminal and financial concerns.

Robert F. Sommers is recognized for strategic handling of DUI and bankruptcy cases and for bringing more than 20 years of experience to client matters. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Ventura Bar Association. Robert serves clients from Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills, and surrounding communities with a practical approach focused on protecting rights, reducing risk, and guiding clients through difficult legal situations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, The Law Offices of Robert F. Sommers
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Ventura County Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Southern Methodist University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  B.A. in Political Science & History

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