Sondra R. Rodrigues, Appellate Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sondra concentrates on appellate, criminal defense, and expungement. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sondra handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Criminal Defense

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• Expungement

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Sondra's primary office is at 2 Penn Center Plz Ste 200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-1754. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sondra usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Sondra discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Sondra for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sondra walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Sondra offer a free consultation?

  Sondra charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sondra's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Sondra's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sondra gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Sondra take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?

  Sondra is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sondra will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Sondra?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sondra will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Sondra accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Sondra's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.