Sofia is an aggressive and skilled attorney and negotiator. She has extensive experience handlng all types of personal injury claims. Sofia will work hard to get you the best settlement possible. Unlike many other attorneys, Sofia is not afraid of litigation; she has tried or arbitrated hundreds of cases throughout Western Washington. Sofia is licensed in every court in Washington State. She graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2000 and has 20 years’ experience exclusively representing injured people. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and an EAGLE member of the Washington State Association for Justice. Prior to beginning her law career, Sofia attended the University of Washington Tacoma, graduating in 1997, and served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1994 to 2000.
"At the Law Office of Sofia K. Miguel, you will get personalized attention and I will fight for you to get you the compensation you deserve."
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2000 | 06/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certificate of Completion - Bob Dawson Trial Workshop | WSAJ | 2021 |
Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2021 |
Best Puyallup Car Accident Lawyers | Expertise.com | 2021 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2021 |
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers Washington | The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 | 2020 |
Lawyers of Distinction 2020 Excellence in Personal Injury Law | Lawyers of Distinction | 2020 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2020 |
10 year Eagle member certificate | WSTLA/WSAJ | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Office of Sofia K. Miguel, PLLC | 2009 - Present |
Attorney | Harold D. Carr, P.S. | 2001 - 2009 |
Law clerk | Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort, PS | 1998 - 2000 |
Imagery Analyst - Military Intelligence | United States Army Reserve | 1994 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington Women Lawyers | Memeber | 2021 - Present |
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 | Member | 2020 - Present |
Lawyers of Distinction | Charter Member | 2020 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2019 - Present |
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Eagle Member | 2003 - Present |
Washington Notary Public | Notary Public | 2001 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association | Member | 2019 - 2020 |
King County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - 2011 |
Thurston County Bar Association | Member | 2001 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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WSAJ Trial News | Why I like Being an EAGLE | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seattle University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
University of Washington | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Pierce College | AAS | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Biz to Biz member meeting | Personal Injury Law - What does a personal injury lawyer do? | 2017 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Brain Injury - mTBI | $500,000.00 settlement just before trial. |
Turn in front collision | $200,000.00 |
Dog bite on thigh | $100,000.00 settlement |
Rear end auto accident soft tissue injury | $27,000.00 |
Sexual Harassment | $94,000.00 settlment |
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Patrea Bullock, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 12, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. i have known Ms. Miguel as both an adversary and a co-worker. She it tenacious, smart and compassionate. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and I recommend her to anyone who needs a personal injury attorney in Washington State.
Robert Sears, Guardianship Attorney on Jan 12, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Sofia is great to work with and is always clear and proactive on the matters we work together on. She puts the interests of her clients first and foremost.
Elizabeth Thompson, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 30, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Miguel is a talented, determined and skillful attorney. Her level of competency is only exceeded by her strong commitment to her clients. I highly endorse Ms. Miguel.
Bryan Johnson, Unknown Attorney on Apr 25, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Sofia is great to work with and always professional. She has served on behalf of the courts to protect the best interest of minors. She approaches her work with great care and effort to do so. I endorse her as an attorney.
Harold Carr, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Miguel worked for my law firm for over eight years and during that time acquired a great amount of knowledge regarding personal injury law and developed excellent litigation skills. She left about seven or eight years ago on good terms to build her own law practice and now has over 15 years of experience. She cares about her clients and is passionate about the practice of personal injury law.
Anne Vankirk, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 11, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Miguel is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and diligent. I highly recommend this attorney.
Matthew Van Gieson, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
When I started learning personal injury law I had the pleasure to be mentored by Sofia. She helped me understand and become a great lawyer. She is a great advocate for her clients.
Ann-Marie Evans, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Cindy Johnson, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Adam Williams, Unknown Attorney on Mar 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.