Federal Law. Strategic Litigation. Real Results.
I am Attorney Sauve M. Sonkey. Immigrant. Former prosecutor. Federal litigator.
I represent individuals and businesses in complex federal matters, including immigration litigation, civil rights violations, habeas corpus, and constitutional claims.
Every case receives direct attorney attention and a strategy built on evidence, precision, and relentless advocacy.
PRACTICE AREAS
-
IMMIGRATION LAW
Asylum, removal defense, immigration court litigation, waivers, employment visas, and complex USCIS filings.
-
CIVIL RIGHTS
Wrongful detention, unconstitutional searches, police misconduct, §1983 litigation, and Federal Tort Claims Act cases.
-
BANKRUPTCY (UT, NJ, SDTX)
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, small business restructuring
-
TAX LAW
IRS notices, audits, unfiled years, debt negotiation
-
BUSINESS LAW
Protect the business you’re building
-
FEDERAL LITIGATION
When your rights, business, or future are at stake in federal court, you need a lawyer who understands the system and isn’t afraid to fight.
Where We Practice
Attorney Sauve M. Sonkey represents clients nationwide in federal matters. She is admitted to practice in the following courts:
Supreme Court of Utah — Bar No. 20025
Supreme Court of New Jersey — Attorney ID 546462025
United States Court of Appeals — Tenth Circuit
United States District Court:
• District of Utah
• Southern District of Texas
• Central District of Illinois
• District of New Jersey
United States Bankruptcy Court:
• District of Utah
• District of New Jersey
• Southern District of Texas
She also represents clients nationwide before federal administrative agencies, including:
U.S. Immigration Courts (EOIR)
Board of Immigration Appeals
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
For federal litigation matters in other jurisdictions, representation may be provided through pro hac vice admission where permitted by the court.
Representative Results
-
Asylum granted in detained immigration proceedings in high-denial jurisdictions
-
Federal habeas corpus relief obtained challenging unlawful immigration detention
-
Clients released from immigration detention through federal litigation and advocacy
-
Employment discrimination matters resolved through EEOC settlements
-
Immigrant visas approved including CR-1 and K-1 family petitions
-
Non-immigrant visas approved including B-1/B-2 visitor visas
-
Employment authorization secured for clients awaiting immigration relief
-
Complex USCIS cases approved after prior delays or procedural issues
-
Disclaimer
“Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case depends on its own facts and applicable law.”
RESULTS