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Sonya Peterkin is a Florida licensed attorney and the Founder and Managing Attorney of the Law Office of S.A. Peterkin.
Sonya Peterkin earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, and later earned her Juris Doctorate law degree at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law in Orlando, Florida. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, the Middle District of Florida, South Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the Caribbean Bar Association. She is fully licensed to represent clients before US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and Federal Court .
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Her passion for immigration law originates from her experience as the child of two immigrant parents from the island of Jamaica, and growing up in an immigrant community in South Florida. Due to her experiences, Attorney Peterkin personally relates to immigrants and their families. She is able to draw from her experiences to provide her clients with legal representation that is honest and personally-tailored to meet the client's needs.
As a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate, she has worked with many domestic violence victims in Central Florida to obtain protective orders against their abusers in court. She also provides legal representation in domestic violence related asylum cases and green cards under the Violence Against Women Act.
| Sonya Anastasia Peterkin: | Member at The The Law Office of S.A. Peterkin, PLLC |
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835 7th Street, Suite 7 Clermont, FL 34711 |
| Website: | http://www.helpnowlaw.com |
| Offices: |
The Law Office of S.A. Peterkin, PLLC
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We have successfully helped individuals to navigate our country's complex immigration process and laws. With Attorney Peterkin, you know you are getting a knowledgeable, honest, and experienced attorney guiding you every step of the way.
Family Law matters are often very sensitive and emotional. You will need an attorney who will not only stand for you but will also give you the personal attention you need and deserve. At the Law Office of S.A. Peterkin, we value people and approach family law issues with sensitivity and understanding.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Certified Domestic Violence Advocate | N/A |
| Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Certified Domestic Violence Advocate | 2013 - 1900 |
| Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Certified Domestic Violence Advocate | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Licensed Attorney | 2014 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Licensed Attorney | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Licensed Attorney | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Licensed Attorney | N/A |
| Caribbean Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Licensed Attorney | 2015 - 1900 |
| Caribbean Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| American Bar Association | Licensed Attorney | N/A |
| Caribbean Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Florida) | Admitted Attorney | N/A |
| Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Florida) | Admitted Attorney | 2016 - 1900 |
| Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Florida) | Admitted Attorney | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Ten Immigration Law Attorney | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2021 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2020 |
| 10 Best Immigration Attorney | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2017 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | Bachelors | 2011 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Bachelors | 2011 |
| Florida A&M University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2014 |
| Florida A&M University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2014 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Post-Deportation Order Relief | Client was granted an Order of Supervision for a period of one year and allowed to apply for work authorization. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 114119 | Member in Good Standing | 2014 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| National Monitor | The Human Cost of Trump’s Immigration Policies | 2017 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association CFC 34th Annual Immigration Conference | Marriage, Separation, and the I-751 Dealing with Difficult Issues | 2020 |
| Stand Up For Survivor Annual Banquet | Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence | 2019 |
| Practicing Immigration Attorney Panel | Working With Immigrant Communities | 2019 |
| Legacy of Greatness | Keynote Speaker | 2018 |
| WOKB Back 2 Basics Radio Show | New Trump Immigration Policies | 2017 |
| Immigration Discussion | ICE Arrests and Detention | 2017 |
| Guest Speaker on WOKB 1680 AM | Naturalization Discussion | 2016 |
| Guest Speaker on GospeLIVE365 Radio | Naturalization Discussion | 2016 |
| Graduation Ceremony | Keynote Speaker | 2016 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Legal Intern | The Law Office of Suzanne E. Vazquez, PA | 2012 - 2013 |
| Independent Legal Intern | The Law Office of Suzanne E. Vazquez, PA | 2012 - 2013 |
| Research Assistant to Law Professor and Author | Famu College Of Law | 2013 - 2013 |
| Legal Intern | Harbor House of Central Florida | 2013 - 2013 |
| Research Assistant to Law Professor and Author | Famu College Of Law | 2013 - 2013 |
| Legal Intern | Harbor House of Central Florida | 2013 - 2013 |
| Founding Attorney | The Law Office of S.A. Peterkin, PLLC | N/A |
| Founding Attorney | The Law Office of S.A. Peterkin, PLLC | 2015 - 1900 |
| Founding Attorney | The Law Office of S.A. Peterkin, PLLC | N/A |
