Sonya A Smith-Valentine

Sonya A Smith-Valentine

9.7

Superb

Experience 5
Industry Recognition 5
Professional Conduct 5

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Debt Settlement
    6 years
  • 20% Identity Theft
    6 years
  • 20% Debt Collection
    6 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

None

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Valentine Legal Group, LLC
    7319 Hanover Parkway Ste C
    Greenbelt, MD 20770
    301-513-9500
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About Me

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About me: I am the owner of the Valentine Legal Group, LLC. My practice is dedicated exclusively to protecting consumers in both federal and state courts. I havefiled... more

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Client Reviews

Great Lawyer!

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Trustworthy
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Knowledgeable
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Kept me informed
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  • I recommend Sonya Smith-Valentine.
  • I used Sonya 6-12 months ago.
  • Sonya handled my Debt Collection matter.
  • I have previously worked with no lawyers.
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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Endorsements
Carolyn Elefant
Endorsement from lawyer: Carolyn Elefant , Washington (DC), 3 months ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Endorsement: 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

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Résumé

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

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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

Publications
Article Publication Date
Preventing Credit Damage in Divorce Prince George's County Bar Association News Journal 2008
It's Not Identity Theft: When Credit Reports Behave Badly Maryland State Bar Associaton Bulletin 2007
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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...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Credit & Debt Problems Happen...Here's How You Respond 2008 Women's Conference 2008
Practical Business Tips: Starting a Solo Practice Hanging Out a Shingle 2008
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