Atty. Sondra S. Sutherland
Sondra S. Sutherland, Esq., brings more than 35 years of legal experience to her practice, beginning her career at age 17 as a legal secretary and later earning a paralegal certificate from the University of San Diego.
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Sondra S. Sutherland is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Sondra S Sutherland Apc. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in California (1996), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1997), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1999). Educated at Whittier Law School (J.D., 1996). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Sondra S. Sutherland, Esq., brings more than 35 years of legal experience to her practice, beginning her career at age 17 as a legal secretary and later earning a paralegal certificate from the University of San Diego
- She served as a litigation paralegal for eight years before graduating with honors from Whittier Law School in 1996
- During law school, she was selected as a Judicial Extern to the Hon. Norman L. Epstein of the California Court of Appeal and Hon. Alex Kozinski of the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Ms. Sutherland’s early legal career included work as a Research Attorney with the L.A
- Superior Court, Family Law Division, before moving into private practice
- Her accomplishments include several published appellate decisions, one of the nation’s largest civil rights verdicts against CPS, and recognition as a CLAY "Attorney of the Year" in 2012 for family law
- Committed to community service, Ms. Sutherland’s pro bono efforts have earned her the State Bar’s pro bono award
- She is active in numerous professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, and the American Inns of Court
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sondra S. Sutherland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Sondra S. Sutherland is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Sondra S. Sutherland is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 San Diego 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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