In Re: Sonjia Delcenia Kirk

Supreme Court of Louisiana
December 27, 2024
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: SONJIA DELCENIA KIRK
No. 2024-B-01383
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N RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Sonjia Delcenia Kirk -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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December 27, 2024
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
WJC
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JDH
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PDG
12/27/2024 "See News Release 059 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
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2024-B-1383
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N RE: SONJIA DELCENIA KIRK
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
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R CURIAM
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into
allegations that respondent neglected multiple legal matters, failed to timely suit on a
client’s behalf, failed to communicate with clients, failed to return client files upon request,
failed to refund unearned fees, and failed to pay third-party providers. Respondent and the
ODC then submitted a joint petition for consent discipline, in which the parties stipulated
that respondent’s conduct violated Rules 1.1(a), 1.3, 1.4, 1.5(f)(5), 1.15(a)(d), and 1.16(d)
of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
Sonjia Delcenia Kirk, Louisiana Bar Roll number 24494, be and she hereby is suspended
from the practice of law for two years, retroactive to October 6, 2022, the date of her interim
suspension.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all costs and expenses in the matter are assessed
against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 10.1, with legal interest
to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court’s judgment until paid.
12/27/24