Sonja Donielle Sims

Sonja Donielle Sims

4.7
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

17806 W IH 10, Ste. 300, San Antonio, TX

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 4 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Sims & Purzer, Attorneys at Law, PLLC

17806 W IH 10, Ste. 300, San Antonio, TX, 78257

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Sonja Donielle Sims's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Eva | July 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney

I hired Ms. Sims’ several years ago after I had let go of my previous attorney for her unethical behavior. Ms. Sims’ handled my divorce and child custody dilemma, with extreme professionalism and tact. She was extremely knowledgeable, exhibited a great deal of compassion and I am very grateful for ...her. I feel very privileged to have worked with her and I still continue to recommend her.

Posted by Jeremy | May 02, 2014 | Child Support

Nice but Incompetent

Incompetent advice. Hired Ms Sims for a child support/visitation case. She did nothing over the course of 4 months and neglected to have my case retried as was my right within a 30 day window. She did not know about this and therefore i was extremely incompetent. Ms Sims withdrew herself from my ca...se after I'd paid her a great deal of money. Stay away.

Sonja Sims

Replied last May 02, 2014

Jeremy, I'm sorry that you were unsatisfied. Contested family law matters can be very unpredictable. The best interest of the child is always a wildcard factor in litigation. I always work hard to give the best advice, and help clients sucessfully make hard decisions. I wish you only the best in the future. Sonja Sims

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Dorit Goikhman

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I cannot speak highly enough of Sonja. Sonja took time out of her busy schedule to mentor me as I embarked on a new practice. Sonja has a gift for mediation, and she is incredibly knowledgeable in her field. I could not have asked for a better mentor, and I would not hesitate to recommend Sonja as an attorney or mediator."

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Roberto Ambrosino

Family lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lincoln Strawhun

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sonja is fantastic! She is professional and always on top of things. Fellow lawyers and Judges all show great respect for her as an attorney. She is approachable, knowledgeable and courteous. A very distinguished lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Sims & Purzer, Attorneys at Law, PLLC

Associations

San Antonio Black Lawyers' Association

Past President

San Antonio Black Lawyers' Association

Board Member

Education

2007

St. Marys University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2007

St. Mary's University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Languages

English

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