Atty. Sonia Cortes

Atty. Sonia Cortes

Sonia Cortes is a lawyer practicing immigration law. Sonia received a B.A. degree from University of California at Davis in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Woodland Woodland 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Sonia Cortes at a glance

Sonia Cortes is a LaRaza Centro Legal based in Woodland, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on immigration. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at University of California at Berkeley-Boalt Hall (J.D., 1996) and University of California at Davis (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Woodland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sonia Cortes is a lawyer practicing immigration law
  • Sonia received a B.A. degree from University of California at Davis in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Sonia practices in Woodland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sonia Cortes's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

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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 Woodland 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 Cortes's law office located?
Sonia Cortes's law practice is located in Woodland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonia Cortes handle?
Sonia Cortes focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sonia Cortes practiced law?
Sonia Cortes has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Sonia Cortes go to law school?
Sonia Cortes earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley-Boalt Hall
- 1996
B.A.
University of California at Davis
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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