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Atty. Sonya Olds Som

Atty. Sonya Olds Som

Ms. Sonya Olds Som is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, immigration.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Sonya Olds Som at a glance

Sonya Olds Som is a employment and immigration attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1997) and Illinois (2005). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1997) and Kalamazoo College (B.A. English, 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Sonya Olds Som is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, immigration
  • Sonya received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Sonya practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Sonya Olds Som's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sonya Olds Som

Where is Sonya Olds Som's law office located?
Sonya Olds Som's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonya Olds Som handle?
Sonya Olds Som focuses on employment, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Sonya Olds Som practiced law?
Sonya Olds Som has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Sonya Olds Som go to law school?
Sonya Olds Som earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. English, 1994).
How can I contact Sonya Olds Som for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1997
B.A. English
Kalamazoo College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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