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Sonny Im

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tarpon Springs, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Unknown

39780 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL

About Sonny

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 33%

35 years | 3,000 cases

33%
DUI and DWI 33%

35 years | 3,000 cases

33%
Personal Injury 33%

35 years | 500 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Sonny Im

39780 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL, 346898306

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Sonny Im's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer | May 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

I would highly recommend Sonny Im. My case was very complexed and the outcome was remarkable for my given circumstances. He was able to accomplish what I believe to be almost impossible for most other attorneys. He guided me through my case and was always available to answer questions that day or eve...n on the weekends. His staff was always so kind and very helpful. If you are looking for someone who will fight for you and deliver the best outcome possible, Sonny Im is the attorney to hire.

Posted by Lance | January 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Heavy Weight Fighter for your freedom

Sonny Im and his legal team along with Julie fought for my freedom like it was their own. FRFR.( FOR REAL). I WAS WRONGLY CHARGED WITH 2 PBL'S. Sonny took his time fought for my freedom for 3 years. Sonny worked and fought as hard way after he was paid from start to end. I have my freedom and best ...life with my wife thanks to Sonny. Without Sonny and his legal team & of course Julie i would be unjustly locked up for possibly life, thank God Sonny Im Julie and legal team made all my dreams come true. Lol haha no for real When your freedom is at stake or you want someone that is a heavyweight fighter in your corner that will win and not stop till he does with intelligence & knowledge that makes you say WOW , in world where we need Superheros, Sonny is the super hero with superhero powers. Stupid i know but true.

Posted by Robert | February 25, 2013

Outstanding DUI Lawyer

Sonny Im handled a DUI case for my 32 year old daughter, Michelle. She was in a difficult situation where it became necessary for her to drive to escape physical harm from another person, and she had been drinking. Sonny handled the case with sensitivity and expertise and was able to protect her as w...ell as counsel and defend her. I could not have asked for a better attorney for her. I have been in the courtroom on other issues with other attorneys, and I can tell a good one from a bad one and a good one from a great one. I watched him operate in the courtroom, and I was very impressed. I highly recommend you consult with him if you ever find yourself in need of a top-notch DUI attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2008

Attorney Sonny Im and Rich Buchwalter - great business law and contract services

I had heard of attorney Sonny Im when he was a Pinellas County Judge and then found out that he went into private practice when I was searching for a lawyer to help with my business. I was entering into some very large client transactions and needed to create solid contracts that allowed for several... unknowns in the future. Sonny Im and Rick Buckwalter guided my team through the whole process and we ended up with a great array of Agreements that put each of our clients at ease at Contract time. Since we service the United States, we needed to consider those legal aspects as well. Can't say enough about the service and overall value. The price was reasonable, not inexpensive, but well worth every penny. I know they will be there to backup the Contracts, if that's ever needed. With their legal defense experience, I feel confident that if the need ever arises for legal defense, they will be a great asset to defend any situation I need.

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Sonny Im's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gail Conolly

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sonny Im is a well respected criminal defense lawyer in our community. He works extremely hard for his clients and genuinely cares."

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Robert Heyman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Sonny for his entire career - first as a fellow prosecutor, then as a County Court Judge, and now as a fellow criminal defense attorney. He is tenacious, hard working and ethical in defense of all his clients. I strongly endorse his work."

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William Tyson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Sonny Im for 17 years. He is a diligent and highly competent attorney who always places the utmost emphasis on his client's interests. I strongly recommend his services."

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Rick Buchwalter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Other

"I have known Sonny Im for nearly twenty years and have worked with him as co-counsel on several criminal cases while serving together as prosecutors in Pinellas County prior to Sonny leaving the office and being appointed to the bench. He is an excellent attorney who has repeatedly obained for his clients extremely favorable results on cases on which they retained him."

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William Tyson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Sonny Im, P. A.

2002 - 2005

County Court Judge, 6th Judicial Circuit

1995 - 2002

Manging Partner, Miller & Im, P. A.

1991 - 1995

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

2005 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1991 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2004 - 2006

Countryside Youth Soccer Association

Board Member

2003 - 2007

Harborside Christian Church

Elder

2002 - 2005

Florida Court Language Interpreter Task Force for the 6th Judicial Circuit

Task Force Member

2002 - 2008

Pasco Hernando Community College

Legal Assisting Advisory Committee Member

2002 - 2005

Florida Commission on Trial Court Performance and Accountability

Commissioner

1997 - 2002

Asian American Advisory Board of Hillsborough and Pinellas County

Board Member

1997 - 2002

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Hospital

Founding Member of Ethics Committee

1992 - 2002

Korean Association of West Florida

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida vs. Clint Chapman

Not Guilty, sexual battery; guilty, simple battery

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Education

N/A

University of Miami School of Law

law

Speaking Engagements

2003

Korean Elders Association Scholarship Awards Ceremony

Guest Speaker

1999

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Korean War Vets

1999

Civil Traffic Hearing Officer Training Program

Commonly Encountered Civil Traffic Infraction Defenses

Publications

1997

Korean American Journal Florida DUI Law

Languages

Korean

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