Atty. Sonia Williams Murphy

Atty. Sonia Williams Murphy

Sonia Williams Murphy is a lawyer practicing patent application, arbitration, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law. Sonia received a B.A. degree from Spelman College in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Sonia Williams Murphy at a glance

Sonia Williams Murphy is an US International Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on patent, criminal defense, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2002) and District of Columbia (2003). Educated at Howard University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Spelman College (B.A. Political, 1999). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sonia Williams Murphy is a lawyer practicing patent application, arbitration, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Sonia received a B.A. degree from Spelman College in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Sonia practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Sonia Williams Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Sonia Williams Murphy is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Sonia Williams Murphy is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sonia Williams Murphy

Where is Sonia Williams Murphy's law office located?
Sonia Williams Murphy's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonia Williams Murphy handle?
Sonia Williams Murphy focuses on patent, criminal defense, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Sonia Williams Murphy practiced law?
Sonia Williams Murphy has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Sonia Williams Murphy go to law school?
Sonia Williams Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A. Political, 1999).
How can I contact Sonia Williams Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Howard University School of Law
- 2002
B.A. Political
Spelman College
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003

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