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Sonja Elizabeth Jacobsen
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Licensed in Washington for 16 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
31912 Little Boston Rd NE, Kingston, WA, 98346
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Posted by Erica | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Sonja was my battle angel!
She was so patient and understanding. She always took the time to explain everything to me and make sure we were all on the same page. Not an easy task when dealing with CPS and the state. She gave me strength and hope when I had little. Helped me to stay calm when frustrated (frequently). And helped...
Sonja Elizabeth Jacobsen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sonja is a fabulous attorney-caring, understanding, intelligent and well spoken. She is passionate about her practice and doing everything that she can for her clients. She is an amazing writer and zealous in court. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I have known Sonja for many years. She is a brilliant and great attorney. I would highly recommend her in any legal matter."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll!, WA State Bar Association
2007
Finalist for Charles Z. Smith Public Service Student of the Year, University of Washington School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - 2021
Family Defense Attorney, King County Dept. of Public Defense
2012 - 2015
Parent's Representation Program Attorney, Washington Office Of Public Defense
2011 - 2012
Public Defender, Associated Counsel For The Accused
Associations
2009 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Washington State Bar Association, Juvenile Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2007 - 2012
King County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2007
UW Public Interest Law AssociationCo-President
Education
2007
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Wellesley College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Staff and Board training
Parents involved with CPS - dispelling myths
2016
Fatherhood Engagement Project
Working with Your Lawyer
2015
National Parent Attorney Conference
Parenting Beyond Bars: Preserving Parental Rights of Incarcerated Parents
2015
HOPE Class
Dependency tips for parents
2015
Dependency 101
Legal issues for parents in Dependency cases
Publications
2015
Rise Magazine
Therapeutic Confidentiality for CPS involved parents
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers