I have been in practice since 2012. I am a litigator, and thoroughly enjoy the fight of litigation.
My practice focuses on personal injury, including spinal trauma injuries, wrongful death, and other injuries caused by motor vehicle collisions, bike accidents, and animal bites.
I also practice criminal defense and family law. We handle all types of alleged crimes and difficult family circumstances. We seek to bring an empathetic, excellent, and gritty approach to the matters we handle.
Practice areas
Advocating for clients involved in motor vehicle collisions, families battling insurance providers in wrongful death cases, and individuals suffering from various injuries, including traumatic spinal cord injuries.
Provides nearly round-the-clock corporate counsel to small businesses.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Resigned in Lieu of Discipline | 2012 | 02/24/2021 |
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.
updated on 03/03/2020
Ineligible to practice law in Washington. No longer a member of the WSBA due to resignation while disciplinary proceedings were pending. Not eligible to re-apply for admission.
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Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2019 |
Top 100 Washington State | Association of American Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
Fellow | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2019 |
Top 10 - Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2018 |
Top 10 Under 40 | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2018 |
10 Best Law Firm | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2018 |
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Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal Defense | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2018 |
Top 40 Under 40 - Personal Injury | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2018 |
Best Oralist | Regent University School of Law - Regent Cup | 2011 |
Academic All-American | GSAC | 2009 |
Academic All-American | GSAC | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Behrends Law | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | Ellis, Li & McKinstry, PLLC | 2012 - 2016 |
Summer Law Clerk | Union Gospel Mission | 2010 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Association of American Trial Lawyers | Member | 2019 - Present |
National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Fellow | 2019 - Present |
Washington State Association for Justice | Member | 2019 - Present |
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | Member | 2018 - Present |
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | Member | 2018 - Present |
National Trial Lawyers Association | Member - Civil Litigation/Personal Injury | 2018 - Present |
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National Trial Lawyers Association | Member Criminal Defense | 2018 - Present |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2016 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Regent Journal of International Law | Immigration Reform: A Reflection on Arizona Bill 1070 and Beyond | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Regent University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2009 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Private School Seminar | Legal Ramifications of Sexting | 2018 |
Washington Federation of Independent Schools - Private School Day | Search and Seizure: Issues of Student Privacy in Private and Public Schools | 2015 |
Washington Federation of Independent Schools - Private Schools Day | The Impact of Technology on Ministry Risk Management | 2014 |
Private School Seminar | Child Abuse Reporting | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Policy Limits | Six-figure policy limits |
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Anthony Zanol, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 18, 2018
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Sonny Behrends offers unique and effective legal representation. He combines a focused concern for the needs of the individual client with an exceptional level of expertise and knowledge of the legal environment. He and his staff are committed to the mission of providing legal representation centered on serving the best interests of his clients. Thoughtful, thorough, and diligent, Sonny is the kind of attorney you want on your side.
Sonny Behrends is intelligent, articulate, tenacious, and thorough. I've observed him achieve excellent results for clients with complex matters. He is a strong advocate for his clients, listening to their needs and working diligently to help resolve their issues. I trust Sonny's intuition and his knowledge of the law.
Caleb Stewart, Litigation Attorney on Oct 12, 2015
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Sonny is a tremendous advocate and works tirelessly for his clients. As General Counsel for a local nonprofit, I have worked with Sonny on numerous matters. His dedication to success and work ethic for his clients is unparalleled, and I have recommended Sonny many times for varying civil matters and would do so again.
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