About Gilbert
Gilbert D. Somera is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2004. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Somera is a partner at Villapudua & Somera, PC, a law firm located at 2509 W March Lane, Suite 200, Stockton, CA 95207. He has been practicing law for over 21 years, serving clients throughout the San Joaquin County area.
Mr. Somera earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis, in 1994. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from Humphreys College School of Law in Stockton. During his time at UC Davis, he worked full-time as the Executive Vice President of a multi-million-dollar warehousing and transportation company. While attending law school at night, he was employed as a top representative and manager for the Thomson Corporation in their legal publishing division. ([lawyers.com](https://www.lawyers.com/stockton/california/gilbert-d-somera-esq-46567556-a/?utm_source=openai))
Mr. Somera's practice areas include personal injury, criminal defense, and civil rights. He has represented clients in cases involving drug crimes, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes. In personal injury, he has handled cases such as trucking accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. His civil rights practice encompasses police misconduct and privacy law. Mr. Somera has experience in all stages of litigation, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials. ([lawyers.oyez.org](https://lawyers.oyez.org/lawyer/gilbert-somera-40801?utm_source=openai))
Throughout his career, Mr. Somera has appeared in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for San Joaquin County and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. He has been a member of the State Bar of California since 2004. ([lawyers.oyez.org](https://lawyers.oyez.org/lawyer/gilbert-somera-40801?utm_source=openai))
Mr. Somera is a member of the State Bar of California. He is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively. ([lawyers.com](https://www.lawyers.com/stockton/california/gilbert-d-somera-esq-46567556-a/?utm_source=openai))
