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Atty. Sonthonax B SaintGermain

Atty. Sonthonax B SaintGermain

Sontho is a member of the firm’s Appellate Advocacy and Post-Trial Practice Group in the Professional Liability Department. He has litigated numerous appeals in state and federal appellate courts.

Orlando Orlando 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Sonthonax B SaintGermain at a glance

Sonthonax B SaintGermain is an Associate based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2015), Florida (2022), and Missouri (2023). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign (J.D., 2014) and Florida State University (M.Sc. Florida, 2009). Provides legal services in French, Haitian Creole, and Native. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sontho is a member of the firm’s Appellate Advocacy and Post-Trial Practice Group in the Professional Liability Department
  • He has litigated numerous appeals in state and federal appellate courts
  • In addition to his extensive appellate practice, Sontho provides litigation support in cases at the trial court level
  • Prior to joining the firm, Sontho practiced in product liability with a regional firm in Illinois and Missouri
  • Before entering private practice, he was an appellate attorney with Illinois’ Office of the State Appellate Defender and subsequently at the Office of the Federal Defender for the Middle District of Florida
  • Sontho served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Mary McDade of the Illinois Third District Court of Appeal in Peoria, Illinois
  • Sontho graduated from the Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Master of Science in Applied Economics
  • He subsequently attended the University of Illinois, College of Law in Champaign, Illinois where he obtained his juris doctor
  • Year Joined 2025

Practice Areas Explained

Sonthonax B SaintGermain's Areas of Practice

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Sonthonax B SaintGermain's law office located?
Sonthonax B SaintGermain's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is Marshall Dennehey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonthonax B SaintGermain handle?
Sonthonax B SaintGermain focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Sonthonax B SaintGermain practiced law?
Sonthonax B SaintGermain has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
What languages does Sonthonax B SaintGermain speak?
Sonthonax B SaintGermain provides legal services in French, Haitian Creole, Native. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Sonthonax B SaintGermain go to law school?
Sonthonax B SaintGermain earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (M.Sc. Florida, 2009).
How can I contact Sonthonax B SaintGermain for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign
- 2014
M.Sc. Florida
Florida State University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2015
Florida
Admitted: 2022
Missouri
Admitted: 2023

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