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Sonya A Smith-Valentine

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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

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1 star rating

“Total Charlatan!!!!!! Stay away!!!!!!”

Posted by: Levy799, 2011-11-16 3 months ago.

Client Review: Do not waste your time with this attorney. You cannot speak to her via phone and everything is done via email. Further, after setting up my... more
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5 star rating

“Great Lawyer!”

Posted by: a Debt Collection client, 2008-07-15 over 3 years ago.

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
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Peer Endorsements

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7 endorsements


John C Belcher

Several years ago I represented a defendant who was sued by a plaintiff represented by Ms. Smith-Valentine in federal court based upon alleged... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Belcher , Oxon Hill (MD), Almost 2 years ago
Lindsay Nichole Warnes

Sonya Smith-Valentine is the area's expert on Fair Credit Reporting. I regularly refer clients to her when they believe inaccurate information has... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lindsay Warnes , Frederick (MD), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Sonya A Smith-Valentine was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New Jersey Active 1997 07/15/2009
New York Currently registered 1998 05/21/2011
Dist. of Columbia Active 2001 10/02/2009
Maryland Active 2002 02/11/2009

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
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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
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 7
Answers: 2 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
0 Answers marked as good
Guides: 4 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Publications

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

Presentation Name Conference Date
Identity Theft Maryland Women's Conference 2009
Handling Your Credit During Unstable Ecomonic Times Coping With Financial Crisis 2009
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