SONYA
PETERKIN, ESQ.
Founder, Attorney
"Founder and Managing Attorney of The Law Office of S.A. Peterkin, PLLC"
Sonya Peterkin, Esq. is a Florida licensed attorney and the Founder and Managing Attorney of The Law Office of S.A. Peterkin, PLLC. With a legal career focused primarily on immigration law, Attorney Peterkin helps individuals and families navigate complex immigration matters that can significantly impact their lives, families, and futures.
Based in Clermont, Florida, Attorney Peterkin provides immigration representation for clients throughout Florida and beyond. Her practice areas includes matters involving citizenship and naturalization, green cards, family-based immigration, visas, immigration waivers, VAWA, DACA, and deportation and removal defense.
In addition to her immigration practice, Attorney Peterkin assists clients with select family law matters, including divorce, adoption, legal name changes, and other family-related legal concerns.
Through careful preparation, strategic planning, and direct client communication, Attorney Peterkin works to help clients understand their legal options and make informed decisions throughout their legal journey.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Attorney Peterkin earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, before obtaining her Juris Doctor degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law in Orlando, Florida.
Throughout her legal career, Attorney Peterkin has focused on immigration law and has represented clients in a wide range of immigration matters. She is authorized to represent clients before:
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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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Immigration Court
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The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
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Applicable federal courts
Her experience includes assisting individuals and families with immigration processes involving applications, petitions, humanitarian protections, and immigration court matters.
PASSION & ROOTS
Attorney Peterkin’s passion for immigration law originates from her experience as the child of two immigrant parents from the island of Jamaica, and growing up in a majority immigrant community in South Florida. Consequently, Attorney Peterkin personally relates to immigrants and their families and understands the difficult challenges they may be facing. She is able to draw from her experiences to provide her clients with legal representation that is honest and personally tailored to meet the client's needs.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
As a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate, during law school, she worked with many domestic violence victims in Central Florida to obtain protective orders against their abusers in court. Due to her legal training and experience with domestic violence matters, combined with her passion for immigration law, she developed a special interest in assisting immigrant victims of domestic violence obtain immigration status under the Violence Against Women Act. She has spent her legal career, merging her passion, experience, and knowledge, to provide reliable family-based and VAWA-based immigration representation around the country, and participated in various speaking engagements to educate the community and other advocates.
HIRING ATTORNEY PETERKIN
Sonya Peterkin works with her clients to find tailored solutions to their legal matters, and preventive measures to avoid further or more serious legal issues from arising. Under Attorney Peterkin's vision, the Law Office of S.A. Peterkin aims to combine provision of comprehensive quality legal services, client-centered representation, and sensitivity to legal issues, both locally and globally.
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
FAQs ABOUT ATTORNEY SONYA PETERKIN
1. Who is Sonya Peterkin, Esq.?
Sonya Peterkin is a Florida licensed attorney and the Founder and Managing Attorney of the Law Office of S.A. Peterkin, pllc. With over a decade of experience in the field of immigration law, she has dedicated her career to providing personalized legal representation to her clients. Sonya's extensive knowledge and expertise have made her a sought-after speaker, and she has taught other attorneys about the practice of immigration law at various speaking engagements and conferences. Additionally, she has been nominated as a Super Lawyer for the past several years, reflecting her commitment to excellence and her outstanding reputation in the legal community.
2. What is Sonya Peterkin's educational background?
Sonya Peterkin earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, and later obtained her Juris Doctorate law degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law in Orlando, Florida.
3. What areas of law does Attorney Peterkin specialize in?
Attorney Peterkin specializes in immigration law and has practiced in this field throughout her entire career. She is fully licensed to represent clients before various immigration authorities and federal courts.
4. What drives Attorney Peterkin's passion for immigration law?
Attorney Peterkin's passion for immigration law stems from her personal background as the child of immigrant parents from Jamaica and growing up in a predominantly immigrant community in South Florida. This firsthand experience allows her to empathize with her clients and provide tailored legal representation.
5. How is Attorney Peterkin involved in the community?
As a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate, Attorney Peterkin has worked with domestic violence victims to obtain protective orders in court. She also specializes in assisting immigrant victims of domestic violence obtain immigration status under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Additionally, she participates in speaking engagements to educate the community and other advocates about immigration law issues.
6. What is Attorney Peterkin's approach to working with clients?
Attorney Peterkin works closely with her clients to find tailored solutions to their legal matters and provides preventive measures to avoid further legal issues. She aims to combine comprehensive legal services, client-centered representation, and sensitivity to legal issues both locally and globally.
7. What professional associations is Attorney Peterkin affiliated with?
Attorney Peterkin is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, the Middle District of Florida, Southern District of Florida, and South Lake Chamber of Commerce. She values the opportunities these associations provide for professional growth and networking within the legal community.
ASSOCIATIONS
Attorney Peterkin has never underestimated the power of growth, consequently, she is a proud to be a member of legal organizations that provides her with a productive way of establishing relationships with her peers and raise the bar in regards to the quality of accessible legal services
