Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP

Westside Towers, 11845 West Olympic Boulevard
Suite 1000
Los Angeles, California 90064View Map


 
Practice Areas:
Criminal Law, Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Crimes, Felonies, Homicide, Parole and Probation, Sexual Assault, Traffic Violations, Juvenile Law, Misdemeanors, DMV and License Suspensions, White Collar Crime.
 
Year Established: 1989
 
Firm Profile:
FORMER DISTRICT ATTORNEYS - NOW ON YOUR SIDE !

CALIFORNIA BAR CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN CRIMINAL LAW

FORMER POLICE DETECTIVE

FORMER SUPERIOR COURT COMMISSIONER

OFFICES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

We believe that Takakjian, Sowers and Sitkoff LLP is a unique law firm, both in the nature of our experience as former prosecutors and the way we aggressively defend yet compassionately represent your needs.

WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY HANDLED THOUSANDS of Criminal Law cases ranging from every type of traffic and misdemeanor Drunk Driving, DUI, DMV Driver License Suspensions and Juvenile Law matters to the most serious felony Drug charges, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Theft, 3-Strikes, Homicide and Capital Murder cases.

PLEASE CALL 866-660-2626 FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!

WE CAN HELP YOU!

The law firm of Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP, a California Criminal Defense law firm, is dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with any felony or misdemeanor charge including DUI, drunk driving and DMV or other matters related to California Criminal Defense. Our partners have an established statewide reputation and bring a unique depth of knowledge, local contacts and experience to your case.

WE HAVE MORE EXPERIENCE!

Each of the partners is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney with extensive felony and misdemeanor trial experience. Paul Takakjian is one of approximately 350 Certified Criminal Law Specialists out of over 150,000 attorneys practicing Law in the state of California and is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney. Don Sowers is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney and is a former Police Detective of the Year. Also, he continues to teach at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy, where he has been an Instructor for over 17 years. Mr. Sowers was recently named the Southwestern University School of Law Alumnus of the Year. And Steve Sitkoff is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney and is a former Los Angeles County Superior Court Commissioner.

WE GET RESULTS!

Seeking the best resolution possible, we help our clients achieve their objectives in the most timely, economical and successful manner. Together, we have more than 60 years of Criminal Trial, Investigation, Prosecution, Judicial and Criminal Defense Trial and Case Settlement Experience. This uniquely qualifies us to determine whether proper police procedures were followed or if your Constitutional Rights were violated. The philosophy of the firm emphasizes an aggressive defense yet a caring response to your needs, as well as an extensive and creative approach, enabling our clients to successfully benefit from our experience and long-term local presence.

FOR THE PEACE OF MIND OF KNOWING THAT YOU WILL GET THE BEST POSSIBLE RESOLUTION OF YOUR CASE AT REASONABLE FEES, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION at one of our many convenient Southern California Law Firm Locations. If you would prefer, we will come to your home or business for a confidential consultation. We will respond promptly and stay in close contact to provide you with the criminal defense services you need. We have offices near you!

FOR A FREE CONSULTATION - PLEASE CALL NOW 866-660-2626.

 
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MEMBERS OF THE FIRM
 
Paul Takakjian (Member) born Los Angeles, California, November 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, California; 1980, U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Education: University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., cum laude, 1975); Loyola Marymount (J.D., 1979). Member, Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, 1978-1979. Instructor: California New Prosecutor's College, 1985. Former Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County, 1981-1987. Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Criminal Justice Section, 1988—); State Bar of California; Criminal Courts Bar Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. (Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization) (Also at Alhambra, Bakersfield, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Corona, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Glendale, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lancaster, Lompoc, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Norwalk, Ontario, Orange, Oxnard, Pasadena, Pomona, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Universal City, Valencia, Victorville, West Covina, Whittier and Woodland Hills Offices). Reported Cases: P. v. Tamborrino (1989) 215 Cal. App. 3d 575 263 Ca. RPTR. 731. Languages: French. Practice Areas: Criminal Law; DWI; Drug Crimes; Felonies; Homicide; Parole and Probation; Sexual Assault; Traffic Violations; Juvenile Law; Misdemeanors.
 
Donald G. Sowers (Member) born Los Angeles, California, February 7, 1953; admitted to bar, 1986, California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Education: Moorpark College (A.S., 1983); Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1985). Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County, 1986-1989 Detective of the Year Award, Santa Monica, Police Department, 1985. Instructor, Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure, Evidence, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy, 1988—. Police Detective, Santa Monica Police Department, 1977-1986. Chairman of the Board, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Los Angeles, 1984-1997. President, Student Bar Association, 1982-1983; President, Alumni Association; Member, Board of Trustees, Southwestern University School of Law; Alumnus of the Year, 2000. . Member: Malibu, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County (Chairman, Executive Committee, Criminal Justice Section) and American Bar Associations. (Also at Alhambra, Bakersfield, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Corona, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Glendale, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lancaster, Lompoc, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Norwalk, Ontario, Orange, Oxnard, Pasadena, Pomona, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Universal City, Valencia, Victorville, West Covina, Whittier and Woodland Hills Offices). Practice Areas: Criminal Law; DWI; Drug Crimes; Felonies; Homicide; Parole and Probation; Sexual Assault; Traffic Violations; Juvenile Law; Misdemeanors.
 
Stephen David Sitkoff (Member) born Los Angeles, California, October 2, 1956; admitted to bar, 1983, California; 1986, U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Education: University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1978); Emmanuel College Law, Cambridge, England; Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1982). Recipient: Dean's Honor List, University of California at Los Angeles; Loyola Law School. Commissioner, Los Angeles County Superior Court, 1994-1995. Former Deputy District Attorney, 1983-1994. Member: South Bay Bar Association; State Bar of California (Member, Executive Committee of Criminal Law Section); California Judges Association; Criminal Courts Bar Association. (Also at Alhambra, Bakersfield, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Corona, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Glendale, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lancaster, Lompoc, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Norwalk, Ontario, Orange, Oxnard, Pasadena, Pomona, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Universal City, Valencia, Victorville, West Covina, Whittier and Woodland Hills Offices). Practice Areas: Criminal Law; DWI; Drug Crimes; Felonies; Homicide; Parole and Probation; Sexual Assault; Traffic Violations; Juvenile Law.
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