Atty. Sonia Chien

Atty. Sonia Chien

Sonia Chien is a lawyer practicing federal taxation, state taxation, real estate investment taxation and 6 other areas of law. Sonia received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Santa Clara Santa Clara 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Sonia Chien at a glance

Sonia Chien is a KPMG LLP based in Santa Clara, California. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, and international tax. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2006). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center LL.M. Taxation University of San Diego Law School J.D. (—) and University of California, Berkeley B.A. Psychology and Political Science (—). Serands clients in Santa Clara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sonia Chien is a lawyer practicing federal taxation, state taxation, real estate investment taxation and 6 other areas of law
  • Sonia received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Sonia practices in Santa Clara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sonia Chien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sonia Chien handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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International Tax

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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 Santa Clara 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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Where is Sonia Chien's law office located?
Sonia Chien's law practice is located in Santa Clara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonia Chien handle?
Sonia Chien focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, international tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sonia Chien practiced law?
Sonia Chien has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
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Education

Georgetown University Law Center LL.M. Taxation University of San Diego Law School J.D.
- In Progress
University of California, Berkeley B.A. Psychology and Political Science
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2006

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