Sonia J. Van Houten

Sonia Van Houten

Sonia Van Houten (Justice of the Peace) – Practice Manager.

Sonia is a founding member of Van Houten Solicitors Barristers Notaries Pty Ltd (Van Houten Law) having started the company with her husband and principal, Rodney Van Houten, 13 years ago.

In her capacity as Practice Manager of Van Houten Law, Sonia’s role encompasses a variety of responsibilities such as human resources entailing hiring and overseeing staff, paralegal work, accounting and administration as well as providing the Lawyers with secretarial assistance. Sonia holds a certificate in Legal Procedures having qualified with a High Distinction and has a solid knowledge of Conveyancing, Wills & Probate, Criminal and Family Law as well as Civil Litigation.

Sonia enjoys the variety her role offers and her efficiency in attending to property settlements and assisting the firm’s lawyers in the areas of Criminal, Property and Family Law, Civil Litigation and Wills & Probate matters is outstanding. Her warm and caring personality not only ensures the primary concern of the firm’s clients’ interests at all times but has also endeared her to the firm’s client base.

Sonia’s background is in corporate banking having spent 10 years in a secretarial/office administration role and 10 years as manager of the Loans and Administration department.

Sport plays an important role in Sonia’s wellbeing and she enjoys tennis, bike riding, yoga and working out in the gym. She is also somewhat a culinary expert and is a delightful host whether she's entertaining business colleagues, family or a group of friends.