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Mary Sofia
also known as Mary Sell, Sofia Law LLC
About Mary
Biography
Sofia Law LLC’s mission is to provide superior representation to clients facing criminal prosecution.
After a decade doing this important work, Attorney Mary Sofia understands how stressful being criminally prosecuted is for her clients. She is dedicated to helping them navigate the process and obtain the best possible outcome. She is experienced at fighting the government in court and advocating for her clients, and she does it well.
Her clients have described her as “poised, agile, and tenacious” in the courtroom, and her colleagues have described her as “a force to be reckoned with” and “an exceptionally talented attorney.”
Mary is committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for her clients including dismissal of all charges if possible. Mary also understands how being convicted of a crime can impact a person’s life, and a large part of her practice is focused on helping people seal their criminal records through expungement.
Mary is licensed to practice law in Oregon.
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Licensed in Oregon for 14 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2011
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Mailing Address:, 25 NW 23rd Place Suite 6 #399, Portland, OR, 97210
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Mary Sofia's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Rebecca | March 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Communicator
Our family contacted several potential lawyers who did not reply or wanted to refer us somewhere else. Mary Sophia took the call and was very helpful from the first conversation. Throughout our entire process, we felt like she wanted to work for us, and take our calls or quickly respond to email qu...
Posted by Craig | November 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding
Mary Sophia was amazing from start to finish. She was very thorough in explaining the process including best and worst case scenarios for our situation. She is extremely professional and extremely knowledgeable in the law with several years experience. There is no one better I could have chosen to ...
Posted by Stephanie | October 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
So helpful!
Mary Sofia is amazing to work with. She goes above and beyond to help you. I had to correct issues I was having with the DMV and she made the process so simple. Usually I get confused by paperwork and how to get a hold of people at the DMV but she handled it all for me and made it stress-free. I high...
Posted by Jason | August 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Expungement
I had a great experience working with Mary Sofia for my expungement case. She was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Her attention to detail and dedication ensured a successful outcome. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking legal advice.
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful Attorney!!
Hiring Mary to help us with a auto accident that my minor age child was in was the best decision we made!! We had never been in a situation like this and had no idea how to navigate the police, the courts, ect... Mary and her team jumped right in with information and guidance to help us make the righ...
Mary Sofia's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mary brings with her a high degree of emotional intelligence that, when combined with her passion and technical expertise, makes her a force to be reckoned with. I would recommend her strongly to anyone seeking a top-notch criminal defense attorney."
"Mary is a highly talented and passionate criminal defense attorney. Her experience and skill make her an excellent advocate, and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone in need of a great criminal defense attorney."
"I have known Mary for over ten years as a colleague, and she is a force. Mary is everything a client could want in a criminal defense attorney. She is a fierce advocate and adversary, and has a deep understanding of the complexities of the criminal justice system through her varied work experience. She brings a personal flair to her work that shines through seeking justice for her clients. I highly and wholeheartedly endorse Mary and her firm."
"As a colleague, Mary has impressed me with her attention to detail and her commitment to her clients inside and outside of the courtroom. Mary is skilled at helping other, clients and colleagues alike, understand what may otherwise be incomprehensible to some. When she served as the Legislative Director for the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association she was able to explain the procedure, the importance and the outcome of legislative process to the organization in a way that not only was clear but also concise. I’d recommend Mary in any field of law as she has knowledge in many fields that she can bring to her clients to help them navigate the treacherous battlefield that is the court system and a legal environment that too often is overwhelming for those unfamiliar with it (and some that are)."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mary works hard. She cares deeply for her clients, and for justice writ large."
"Mary is a knowledgable and passionate attorney who fights tirelessly for her clients."
"Mary has been a fearless advocate since I first met her 9 years ago in Douglas County. She's always been able to see the best side of any situation, and find the weak points in an opponent's case and advocate for a client's best interest. I've known her as both a lawyer and as the former lobbyist for the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and in both of those roles, she's been a strong advocate. I have no doubt she'll continue that work as a private lawyer in Portland."
"Mary is a smart and dedicated attorney. She is always well prepared and ready to fight for her clients. I believe you'd be in good hands with Mary."
"Mary is a highly skilled, exceptionally talented attorney."
"I highly endorse this lawyer for criminal defense. She is creative, passionate and intelligent. Most of all, she cares deeply about her clients and standing up for the underdog. A truly exceptional defense attorney."
"Mary is an excellent trial lawyer who really cares about her clients. When I refer people to her I am confident she will get the best result possible for them, no matter what their situation. Mary's intellect and sharp wit make her a force to be reckoned with inside and outside the courtroom. She’s as fierce as they come and I highly recommend her."
"Mary is a dynamic, highly-motivated criminal defense and family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mary for many years. She is very professional and does great work for her clients."
"Mary Sell is a smart and fearless lawyer. I endorse her without hesitation."
"Mary is an extremely smart and dedicated attorney. Her clients are lucky to have her."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Forbes Advisor, Top Ten Criminal Defense Lawyers in Portland, OR
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner and Attorney at Law, Sofia Law LLC
2017 - 2019
Legislative Director, Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2016 - 2017
Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defenders, Inc.
2015 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Hillsboro Law Group, PC (Formerly Known As Garland, Burton, McCaffery, PC)
2012 - 2015
Associate Attorney, The Arneson Group
2011 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Aaby Family Law
2008 - 2010
Law Clerk, The Washington County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2020 - Present
Multnomah County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - 2019
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPublication Committee Member
2014 - 2015
Douglas County Bar AssociationVice President
2013 - 2014
Oregon Women Lawyers (Roseburg Chapter)President
2013 - 2015
Oregon Women Lawyers (Roseburg Chapter)Founding Member
2012 - 2015
Douglas County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
Douglas County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2015
Oregon Bar Family Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Relief from SO Registration Granted
Relief Granted
Assault
Not Guilty from a Jury
Sex Abuse
Court of Appeals Reversed Convictions
Rape in the First Degree Case
Case Dismissed
Criminal Mistreatment and Assault
All Charges Dismissed
Harassment
Not Guilty from a jury
Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Motion to Supress Illegally Obtained Evidence Granted; All charges dismissed
Expungement of Drug Arrest
Record of Arrest Sealed
Expungement of Serious Felony Convictions
Records of Conviction Sealed
Education
2010
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Nevada-Reno
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
Presentation to Portland State University " American Courts" Students
The Role of the Criminal Defense Lawyer in the Criminal Legal System
2024
OCDLA's Annual Summer Conference 2024
The Ethical Investigator
2024
OCDLA's Annual Search & Seizure Conference
Search & Seizure 101 Workshop
2020
PCFC Know Your Rights Zoom Seminar
Know Your Rights Dialogue with Sofia Law LLC, ACLU of Oregon, and Latino Network for PCFC Students
2019
OCDLA's Annual Summer Conference 2019
Legislative Update on Passing Juvenile Justice Reform & Fixing the Broken Public Defense System in Oregon
2019
Lewis & Clark Law School's Criminal Justice Reform Clinic
Legislative Advocacy in the Criminal Justice World
2019
Juvenile Law Training Academy
Juvenile Justice Sentencing Reform: Requiring the Government to Treat Youths like Youths
2019
Annual Juvenile Law Conference
Limiting the State's Power to Remove Children & Requiring the Recording of Juvenile Interrogations
2018
OCDLA's Annual Summer Conference 2018
Changing the Law to Allow the Reinstatement of Parental Rights after Termination
2017
OCDLA's Annual Summer Conference 2017
Grand Jury Recording in Oregon and the Safety & Savings Act
2017
Lewis & Clark Law School's Criminal Justice Reform Clinic
Legislative Advocacy in the Criminal Justice World
2017
Clackamas County Criminal Defense Bar Association Meeting
2017 Legislative Update for the Clackamas Indigent Defense Consortium
2014
Douglas County Criminal Defense Bar Association
Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity
2012
Douglas County Bar Association
How to comply with Rule 7: Information about Legal Services
Publications
2019
Languages
English