Sondra Sutherland
San Diego, CA

Sondra Sutherland

Law Offices of Sondra S Sutherland APC

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support Enforcement+7 More

Sondra S. Sutherland is a family, civil litigation, and appellate attorney who has practiced law since 1996, founding her own firm, the Law Offices of Sondra S. Sutherland, APC, in 1999. Before law school she worked as a legal secretary and…

30 years' experience
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About

Sondra S. Sutherland is a family, civil litigation, and appellate attorney who has practiced law since 1996, founding her own firm, the Law Offices of Sondra S. Sutherland, APC, in 1999. Before law school she worked as a legal secretary and later earned a paralegal certificate from the University of San Diego, working as a litigation paralegal. Her practice is currently split roughly between family law, civil litigation, and appeals and writs.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support EnforcementSpousal Support | AlimonyProperty DivisionPrenuptial and Postnuptial AgreementsMediationDomestic Violence | Protective OrdersAnnulmentPaternity Actions

Awards & Recognition

  • Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services (2009)
  • CLAY Award - California Lawyer Attorney of the Year, Family Law (2012)
  • Lead Counsel Rated, Family Law (2013-2016)
  • Certificate of Tribute, Harriett Buhai Center (1999)
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Bar Number

  • 185374

Education

  • J.D., Whittier Law School, May 1996 (Cum Laude, top 7% of class)
  • Paralegal Certificate, University of San Diego, November 1988
  • A.A., Cuyamaca College, June 1990 (4.0 GPA)

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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