Atty. Sonja Eve Shield

Atty. Sonja Eve Shield

Sonja Eve Shield is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, civil rights. Sonja received a degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Bronx Bronx 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Sonja Eve Shield at a glance

Sonja Eve Shield is a criminal defense, family law, and civil rights attorney based in Bronx, New York. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in New York (2006). Educated at New York University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and New York University (—). Serands clients in Bronx, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sonja Eve Shield is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, civil rights
  • Sonja received a degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Sonja practices in Bronx, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Sonja Eve Shield's Areas of Practice

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

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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Family Law

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Sonja Eve Shield's law office located?
Sonja Eve Shield's law practice is located in Bronx, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonja Eve Shield handle?
Sonja Eve Shield focuses on criminal defense, family law, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Sonja Eve Shield practiced law?
Sonja Eve Shield has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
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Education

New York University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress
New York University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006

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