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.

We represent individuals and businesses in high-stakes federal litigation, including civil rights claims, constitutional violations, government misconduct, business disputes, and federal statutory violations.

Federal Litigation

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Why Choose Us

We don’t take every case. But when we do, we commit fully.
Attorney Sauve Sonkey is licensed in multiple federal courts and brings a prosecutor’s precision and a strategist’s mind to every federal case. We don’t waste time, we build clean, focused claims designed to survive dismissal and drive toward justice.

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What We Handle

  • Civil Rights Lawsuits under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

  • Federal Habeas Corpus Petitions (28 U.S.C. §§ 2241, 2254, and 2255)

  • Federal Employment Discrimination (Title VII, ADA, FMLA)

  • Government Misconduct & Due Process Violations

  • Whistleblower Retaliation

  • Breach of Contract involving federal parties or interstate disputes

  • FOIA & Federal Administrative Appeals

  • Wrongful incarceration or parole violations

  • Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) actions

Where We Practice

We are licensed in the following federal courts:

  • U.S. District Court – District of Utah

  • U.S. District Court – Southern District of Texas

  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court – District of Utah

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Remote representation is available. We use secure systems to serve clients nationwide.

  • No. We do not review any court filings, evidence, or

    legal records before payment is received for services. This ensures each case receives the time and analysis it requires.

  • We represent clients in select federal matters, including:

    • Civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

    • Federal employment discrimination

    • Constitutional and due process violations

    • Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) claims

    • Wrongful incarceration

    • Federal business disputes (evaluated case-by-case)

  • No. Federal litigation is not handled on contingency.
    All cases are billed hourly or by flat fee.
    Any exception must be agreed to in writing before representation begins.

  • I am admitted to:

    • United States District Court, District of Utah

    • United States District Court, Southern District of Texas

    • United States District Court, District of New Jersey

    • United States District Court, Central District of Illinois

    I can also appear pro hac vice in other federal districts when permitted by local rules.


    1. Submit the intake form

    2. Your matter will be reviewed within 1–2 business days

    3. If accepted, we will contact you with next steps

    4. Once payment is made, we begin document review and develop your litigation strategy

Federal Litigation FAQ

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We’ll review your responses and, if your case qualifies, we will contact you with a custom quote and retainer agreement.