Atty. Steven Patrick Sonnenberg
Mr. Steven Patrick Sonnenberg is a lawyer practicing customs law, international trade regulation, import and export law and 1 other area of law.
Customs Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 52+ Years Experience
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About Steven Patrick Sonnenberg at a Glance
Steven Patrick Sonnenberg is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sonnenberg & Cunningham, PA. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on appellate and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974), U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and U.S. District C (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circui (1979), and District of Columbia (1980). Educated at IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1974) and Elmhurst College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Patrick Sonnenberg
- Mr. Steven Patrick Sonnenberg is a lawyer practicing customs law, international trade regulation, import and export law and 1 other area of law
- Steven received a B.A. degree from Elmhurst College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Steven practices at Sonnenberg & Cunningham, PA in Chicago, IL
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Appellate Practice in Chicago
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International Law in Chicago
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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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Steven Patrick Sonnenberg
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steven Patrick Sonnenberg's practice in the field of appellate and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Patrick Sonnenberg brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and U.S. District C, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circui, Steven Patrick Sonnenberg can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering appellate and international, Steven Patrick Sonnenberg can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Steven Patrick Sonnenberg attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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