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Experienced and aggressive criminal defense for 20 years. Successful personal injury practice related to auto accidents.
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Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998
4647 N. 32nd Street, Suite B170, Phoenix, AZ, 85018
13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Ian | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Her Lousy Defense Ruined my Life!
I don’t recommend Sonja Duckstein as a defender for any DUI case. Not only did she push to plea right away, she tried to charge me an additional $3,000 for a revocation packet that only cost me $105 to do myself. Her lousy defense has ruined my life and kept me from employment for two years. I’m home...
I am sorry that you feel this way. I absolutely interviewed the officers in your case. I also filed a Motion to Dismiss your case in your defense as you believed the stop was illegal. I prepared you and your wife to testify at the hearing, as well as having you gather evidence from the scene including photos and videos. I spent time preparing to cross examine the officers at your hearing. After the Judge ruled against you in the Dismissal hearing, I presented you with options of either taking a plea or setting the case to trial. You chose to take a plea. The Judge asked you if your plea was voluntary, to which you responded "yes". The Judge also asked if you were satisfied with the services of your attorney, to which you responded "yes". I also recommended that we request your blood to be retested as it was a very high alcohol level, which we did retest and it also came back at a high alcohol level. I also offered to set aside your conviction at no extra charge. You were to contact me when your sentence was completed and provide me with documentation as to how the DUI was effecting your life- You have not done either. I prevented you from serving your full 30 day jail sentence as well. I was very diligent in representing you. I hold myself to the highest of standards in handling cases. My representation of you terminated over a year ago so I was very surprised to see this review.
Posted by Charles | November 05, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Sonja is a winner!
I hired Sonja for a very serious matter in which I was facing life in prison. Ms. Duckstein was very on top of her work and always made sure to keep me informed. Sonja was always available if I ever needed clarification on anything concerning my case. She is a hard, aggressive and passionate worker. ...
"I am a worker's comp and SS attorney here in Phoenix. I know Sonja and she is a fantastic lawyer - for both personal injury and criminal defense. She is very responsive and caring to her clients. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sonja handles personal injury and criminal matters and does an excellent job in both areas. We share office space and I have had occasion to collaborate with her on matters from time to time. I find her intelligent and creative in her approach to problems. I would not hesitiate to refer to a family member or close friend to Sonja for a PI or criminal matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Sonja Duckstein on many occasions. Ms. Duckstein is an excellent attorney who is passionate about practicing law and provides her clients with zealous representation. Clients of Ms. Duckstein can be assured that they are in the best of hands."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.
Censure issued in AZ, 1998
updated on 11/03/2015Censure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State censures the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
“I fell on my sword for a client, and was censured as a result.”
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Attorney, Law Office of Sonja Duckstein
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