Atty. Yvette B. Sonkin

Atty. Yvette B. Sonkin

Yvette B. Sonkin is a lawyer practicing domestic relations law, personal injury law, workers compensation law.

Cleveland Cleveland 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (216) 716-1038 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Yvette B. Sonkin at a glance

Yvette B. Sonkin is a personal injury, family law, and workers comp attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1990). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1990) and John Carroll University (M.A. Western, 1983). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Yvette B. Sonkin is a lawyer practicing domestic relations law, personal injury law, workers compensation law
  • Yvette received a M.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Yvette practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Yvette B. Sonkin's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Yvette B. Sonkin is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Yvette B. Sonkin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Yvette B. Sonkin

Where is Yvette B. Sonkin's law office located?
Yvette B. Sonkin's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Yvette B. Sonkin handle?
Yvette B. Sonkin focuses on personal injury, family law, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Yvette B. Sonkin practiced law?
Yvette B. Sonkin has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Yvette B. Sonkin go to law school?
Yvette B. Sonkin earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (M.A. Western, 1983).
How can I contact Yvette B. Sonkin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
- 1990
M.A. Western
John Carroll University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1990

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