Sonia RodriguezPartner & Attorney

Sonia Rodriguez

Sonia M. Rodriguez, an AV Preeminent® rated attorney with over two decades of experience in personal injury law, is a trailblazing San Antonio native dedicated to advocating for individuals, achieving landmark verdicts, and serving her community through leadership roles and empowerment initiatives.

 

Sonia M. Rodriguez, a San Antonio native, has dedicated her legal career to advocating for individuals in need. After graduating from Burbank High School and the University of North Texas, she earned her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1999. During her time at St. Mary's, she co-founded The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Minority Issues, demonstrating her early commitment to addressing legal issues affecting minority communities.

For over two decades, Sonia has focused on representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, specializing in trial and appellate law. Her exceptional legal skills have earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as a "Texas Rising Star" by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics. In 2004, she made history as the first Mexican American woman to secure a verdict exceeding $2 million in Val Verde County, Texas.

Sonia's professional excellence extends to her leadership roles within the legal community. She has served as president of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association and is a Sustaining Member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Her peers frequently nominate her as one of the "Best Lawyers in San Antonio," as featured in SA Scene Magazine, further solidifying her reputation as a respected legal professional.

Beyond her legal practice, Sonia is deeply committed to community service and leadership. Her dedication to empowering others extends to her role as an advisor to the Young Women's Leadership Academy and her position on the Board of the SAISD Foundation. From 2005 to 2015, Sonia chaired the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women in San Antonio, exemplifying her commitment to advocacy and community engagement. Sonia M. Rodriguez's career is a testament to her dedication to justice, community service, and the empowerment of those she represents.

 

• First Mexican American woman to secure a verdict exceeding $2 million in Val Verde County, Texas.
• Holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was named a "Texas Rising Star" by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics in 2005 and 2006.
• Serves as an advisor to the Young Women’s Leadership Academy and was the Chairwoman of the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women in San Antonio from 2005 to 2015.