Sonya B. Coffman

Sonya B. Coffman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Mediation Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation

3355 West Alabama, Suite 240, Houston, TX

About Sonya

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Mediation 85%

I am a Certified Family Mediator committed to solving conflicts by facilitating constructive and forward-thinking resolutions.

36 years

85%
Divorce and Separation 15%

I am a Board Certified family lawyer and CPA, represents individuals and families in divorce, child custody/visitation matters, and complex, high net worth situations.

36 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 36 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Coffman Law Firm

3355 West Alabama, Suite 240, Houston, TX, 77098

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Sonya B. Coffman's Reviews

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16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A God Send!

We hired Mrs. Coffman for a high conflict, child custody battle. She and her team are diligent, strategic, and fierce in the court room. Not only did we walk away satisfied with the outcome, but she and her team were consistently available and readily responded to phone calls and emails. Additionally..., even years later, her team has always treated us graciously and answered any questions we had to clarify the order from our trial. I hope we never need her again, but are so thankful to have had Mrs. Coffman represent us!

Posted by David | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolute professional

Mrs. Coffman is a professional in every sense of the word. I have been working with her for sometime now and she and her staff have always been caring, compassionate and willing to put in the extra time and effort to ensure I had the best chance at a positive outcome. If you are able to, and do not h...ire her, you are doing yourself and your case a disservice. Thanks to Sonya's hard work, her professionalism, and supreme knowledge of the law, I was able (as a Father) to win custody of both of my daughters). Sonya is an absolute beast in the courtroom and has no fear whatsoever in fighting for you. I cannot say enough about her and her wonderful staff (I'm looking at you Melissa). I have never been treated with anything but kindness, compassion and professionalism from everyone involved in her firm and would absolutely recommend her services to anyone. Thank you again Sonya for making a positive difference in all of our lives.

Posted by Darnel | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Biggest bang for your buck !!!!

The Coffman Law firm (Sonya) is everything I hoped for my child custody case. Her staff at the law firm was extremely understanding towards my case and moved swiftly to begin the process. Sonya is very professional and her knowledge of the law is supreme. Her delivery in the court room is unlike... any I have ever seen before, very precise and elegant with a twist of flare. Sonya takes no prisoners and in a custody case, this is exactly what I needed. I would definitely use her again.

Posted by A.M. | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Priceless

“Sonya, we honestly cannot express to you and your staff how much we appreciate all of your effort and hard work fighting for [our son] and us alike. The peace and comfort we feel having him all the time and being able to fully take care of him is priceless and we are so appreciative to you for that....

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceeded My Expectations

"Sonya, I would like to thank you and your staff for everything you have done for me and my son over the last several months. When I made the decision to file for divorce I wanted to find someone who would truly represent me, and have the best interest for my child as the number one priority. After... sitting down with you the first time, I was confident that you had the experience, character, and compassion that I was looking for. Throughout the entire process you and your staff were extremely professional and very helpful. I have heard so many stories from people who could not get their attorney to return calls, or who hired attorneys who simply ignored their goals and settled for something far from what they were hoping for. Your staff is very knowledgeable and always available by phone/email to answer the day-to-day questions. Furthermore, my goals were always front and center and a part of every conversation. I often hear people say "I can't afford to hire that kind of attorney"... to those individuals I would say ..."You can't afford NOT to hire this caliber of attorney!" When we left the court room I turned to you and said "You exceeded my expectations".... I believe that says it all."

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Aaron Thomas

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Sonya Coffman - I had a matter in Georgia that required a co-counsel in Texas that Sonya was able to handle effectively, expeditiously, and ultimately, successfully. She was communicative and a pleasure to work with and I would trust her with any matters in her area again should the need arise."

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Denise Gremillion

Unknown lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Whether we are on the same side or opposing sides, I am always impressed with Ms. Coffman's knowledge, thoroughness, professionalism, integrity and commitment to her clients."

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Patrick Brinkley

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Sonya Coffman. She is one of the top family attorneys in the area and is highly respected by her peers and by the courts. I know of few other attorneys that work so diligently for their clients."

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Michael Catt

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Sonya Coffman. She does an excellent job representing her clients and does so in a professional manner. I admire the way she aggressively advocates for her clients, while at the same time being respectful of her opponents and their counsel. I would definitely recommend her."

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W. Bush

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sonya is my first choice and sometimes my only choice when I am asked to recommend a family law attorney. Her competence, character, compassion and work ethic assure her clients of the best possible representation."

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Jonathan Stovall

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is always prepared and very professional. She is also one of the few lawyers who returns phone calls and delivers discovery on time. I enjoy working with and against Sonya on a regular basis. She is a fine, hard working attorney who zealously represents her clients interests."

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Aaron Thomas

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Barbara Norwood

Family lawyer

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Michael Catt

Family lawyer

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Jonathan Stovall

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Patrick Brinkley

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Texas Super Lawyer (Family Law), Super Lawyers

2020

Texas Super Lawyer (Family Law), Super Lawyers

2019

Texas Super Lawyer (Family Law), Super Lawyers

2018

AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

2018

Best Lawyers in America (Family Law), U.S. News & World Report

2018

Texas Super Lawyer (Family Law), Super Lawyers

2010

Board Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2009

Life Member, Texas Family Law Foundation

2009

Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

2009

Contributor, Family First

2008

Member, College of the State Bar of Texas

1982

Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee State Board of Accountancy

N/A

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Principal, The Coffman Law Firm

1992 - 1997

Partner, Provost & Umphrey, LLP

1989 - 1992

Associate, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP

Associations

2009 - Present

Texas Family Law Foundation

Life Member

2008 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2007 - Present

Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Member

1994 - Present

Junior League of Beaumont

Member

1992 - Present

Jefferson County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2013 - 2015

Kappa Delta Sorority Parents Association, Washington & Lee University

Treasurer

2008 - 2009

Symphony League of Beaumont

President

2007 - 2011

Neches River Festival

Board of Directors

2000 - 2010

Julie Rogers Gift of Life

Board of Directors

1999 - 2011

Symphony League of Beaumont

Board of Directors

1995 - 2004

Beaumont Community Partners for Children

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

LeBlanc v. LeBlanc; No. 09-20-0028-CV; 2022 WL 243163 (Tex. App. -- Beaumont, January 27, 2022)

The court of appeals reversed the court's judgment in Ms. Coffman's client's favor, and remanded the case to the trial court with instructions to issue a final divorce decree that strictly complies with the Parties' MSA.

In re R.C.K.; No. 09-16-00132-CV; 2016 WL 3197585 (Tex. App.—Beaumont, June 9, 2016)

Mandamus issued in favor of Sonya Coffman’s client, a doctor, precluding the production of his medical records, pharmacy records, personnel records, and cell phone logs containing patient telephone numbers.

In the Interest of D.F.L.; No. 09-15-00310-CV (Tex. App.—Beaumont, February 4, 2016, pet. denied)

Judgment in favor of Sonya Coffman’s client (Father) affirmed.

Pekar v. Pekar; No. 09-14-00464-CV; 2016 WL 240761 (Tex. App.—Beaumont, January 21, 2016, no pet.)

Amended final decree of divorce and judgment in favor of Sonya Coffman’s client affirmed.

In re Barnard; No. 09-13-00149-CV; 2013 WL 1790238 (Tex. App.-Beaumont, April 25, 2013, no pet.)

Mother's petition for mandamus denied; temporary orders in favor of Sonya Coffman's client (Father) remained in place.

In re C.M.F., L.M.F. and C.G.F.; No. 09-11-00626-CV; 2013 WL 476757 (Tex. App.-Beaumont, February 07, 2013, review denied)

Child support award was affirmed on appeal in favor of Sonya Coffman's client. The Texas Supreme Court declined to review the holding of the appellate court.

In re J.E.; No. 09-09-00476-CV; 2010 WL 5232977 (Tex. App.-Beaumont, December 16, 2010, no pet.)

Decision of the District Court affirmed in favor of Sonya Coffman's client.

Treuil v. Treuil, 311 S.W.3d 114 (Tex. App.-Beaumont 2010, no pet.)

Reversed and rendered in favor of Sonya Coffman's client.

Huckabay v. Moore, 142 F.3d 243 (5th Cir. 1998)

Summary judgment affirmed in favor of Sonya Coffman's client.

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Education

1989

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Memphis

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2015

Live at Five, KFDM-TV, Channel 6

Family First Contributor

1986

Austin Community College

Accounting

Publications

1988

The Review of Litigation The Abuse of Rule 11 and Forum Non Conveniens: Fast Effective Relief for Federal Docket Congestion?

Languages

English

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