Atty. Sonja D. Kerr

Atty. Sonja D. Kerr

Ms. Sonja D.

Dallas Dallas 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Sonja D. Kerr at a glance

Sonja D. Kerr is a Dir., Disability Rights; Pub. Interest Law Ctr. of Philadelphia based in Dallas, Texas. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on civil rights and education. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1987), Minnesota (1987), Alaska Third Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court US Supreme Court (2004), and Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Eastern District Court Texas Southern District Court Texas Eastern Distric (2011). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1987) and Northwest Nazarene (B.A. Northwest, 1957). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Sonja D. Kerr is a lawyer practicing special education, civil rights, school law
  • Sonja received a B.A. degree from Northwest Nazarene in 1957, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Sonja practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Sonja D. Kerr's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sonja D. Kerr

Where is Sonja D. Kerr's law office located?
Sonja D. Kerr's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonja D. Kerr handle?
Sonja D. Kerr focuses on civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Sonja D. Kerr practiced law?
Sonja D. Kerr has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Sonja D. Kerr go to law school?
Sonja D. Kerr earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A. Northwest, 1957).
How can I contact Sonja D. Kerr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1987
B.A. Northwest
Northwest Nazarene
- 1957

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1987
Minnesota
Admitted: 1987
Alaska Third Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court US Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Eastern District Court Texas Southern District Court Texas Eastern Distric
Admitted: 2011
Texas
Admitted: 2015

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