Sonia grew up in Surrey, British Columbia. Before graduating from law school at Thompson Rivers University, she completed a Bachelor of Arts at Simon Fraser University with a major in Criminology. While attending Law School at Thompson Rivers, Sonia was a student clinician at the Community Legal Clinic and provided legal assistance and advice in a range of areas of law to those who would otherwise be unable to afford legal assistance.

Sonia completed her articles at Stern Shapray, Criminal Lawyers before starting her practice with the firm. Sonia's practice focuses on defending adults and youths against all types of criminal and Motor Vehicle Act charges but also assists with immediate roadside prohibitions, road safety driving prohibitions and ignition interlock program referrals.

Sonia is fluent in Punjabi.