Back to Search Results

Sonya A Smith-Valentine

Sonya A Smith-Valentine

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

Find out more about the Avvo Rating

Average Client Rating

Endorsements

5 endorsements

Overview

Practice Areas

  • 25% Identity Theft
    7 years
  • 25% Credit Card Fraud
    7 years
  • 25% Debt Collection
    7 years
Show all areas of practice

Fees & Payments

Fees

None

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Valentine Legal Group, LLC
    7319 Hanover Parkway Ste C
    Greenbelt, MD 20770
    301-513-●●●● - show
    View map

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (0)

About me: Using her combined experience of over 15 years, first as a CPA and now as an attorney, Sonya Smith-Valentine has had a successful legal career winning cases... more

View all 2 photos

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Great Lawyer!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-07-15 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Sonya has been very easy to work with. She gets to the point and sets your mind at ease. I came in with a very last minute case and she was able to... more

5 star rating

“client”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-07-12 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: after much disappointment for several years I finally found Sonya, she was a great breath of fresh air. she took over my case, explained all the... more
View all 4 reviews

Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Carolyn Elefant

I am a member of the Maryland Bar and I am familiar with Sonya Smith Valentine's work in both the consumer credit and law practice management arena.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Carolyn Elefant , About 1 year ago
Ronald Lee Burdge

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have watched her give seminar presentations at conferences given for lawyers and seen the work she does for her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ronald Burdge , Dayton (OH), About 1 year ago
View all 5 endorsements

Résumé

Licenses

  • 12 years since Sonya A Smith-Valentine was first licensed to practice law in NJ.
  • 12 years since Sonya A Smith-Valentine was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 8 years since Sonya A Smith-Valentine was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 7 years since Sonya A Smith-Valentine was first licensed to practice law in MD.

See license details


We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Associate at Liotta, Dranitzke & Engel 2001–2002
Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Bureau 2000–2001
See all 3 job entries

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Brooklyn Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
Villanova University Accountancy Bachelor of Science 1991

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certificate of Appreciation Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. 2001

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Civil Justice Network
Member District of Columbia Bar Association
See all 8 association entries

Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: I have to respond to a writ of summons. How do I...
Sonya's answer: Yes, you should send the notice of intent to defend to the court and also to the attorney who is... more
View all 2 answered questions

Publications

Article Publication Date
When Debt Collectors Call ABA Solo & Small Firm Newsletter 2009
Court Ruling: Credit Bureaus Must Revamp Their Bankruptcy Reporting Maryland State Bar Association Bar Bulletin Newspaper 2009
See all 7 publications

Cases

Title:
Beuster v. Equifax Information Services, 435 F. Supp. 2d 471 (D.Md. 2006)
Practice Area:
Identity Theft
Outcome:
Settlement
Description:
Mr. Beuster alleged claims against Equifax, Trans Union and Bank One for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act by reporting an identity theft...

See all cases

Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Fair Credit Reporting Act Consumer Rights Litigation Conference 2009
Handling Your Credit During Unstable Ecomonic Times Coping With Financial Crisis 2009
See all 26 speaking engagements