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CM Boston Cote
also known as Boston Cote, Christina Marie Cote
About CM
Biography
C.M. Boston Cote attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where she double majored in Cultural Anthropology & Political Science with a concentration in Comparative Politics & Government. She minored in Spanish Language & Literature and graduated with Honors & Distinction. Ms. Cote earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. She is a Texas board-certified expert in immigration and nationality law at the Texas-based law firm Cote Legal, PLLC.
In addition to her career as an immigration attorney, Ms. Cote has worked for the National Counsel of La Raza in Washington D.C.; the National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago, Illinois; the Public Defender’s Office in Saint Joseph County, Indiana; and the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, in the European Office of Foreign Litigation at the American Embassy in London, England.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 16 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Cote Legal, PLLC
808 W 11th St., Austin, TX, 78701
Cote Legal, PLLC
206 E. Locust St., San Antonio, TX, 78212
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CM Boston Cote's Reviews
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Posted by Celia | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Immigration detainee freed
Best Lawyer I have known excellent in what she does very knowledgeable. No words to thank her enough for helping my husband get out of immigration custody.
Posted by Ana | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Absolutely the bedt
I couldn’t of asked for a better lawyer. Boston Cote was devoted and committed to beat the case, and that is exactly what she did. She’s professional but caring. Today I heard the good news! Case beat! She is heaven sent.
Posted by George | July 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fantastic lawyer
My wife and I had been told several times that she would not be able to gain citizenship. We were told by a friend to contact Ms. Cote because she is able to find new ways to help people in our situation. In a matter of days, she met with us, developed a detailed and thoughtful plan and we were able ...
Posted by Rich | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
One of the best lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with
Christina is as friendly, talented and professional as she is smart and capable. I felt completely confident because I knew she'd represent me to the best of her abilities and she did. I'm proud to say that.
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2015
raúl hernandez espinoza
I am one of her former clients.she is a awsome lawyer that puts out a120%in all the work she dose for us as her client.im eternaly in her dept for every thing she did for me. We won , i got my citisenship. She is great .
CM Boston Cote's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Cote embodies everything you want in an attorney and advocate: passion, intelligence, and the utmost professionalism. I will continue to refer to her on immigration issues and beyond. I strongly endorse her work."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer, her knowledge of Immigration Law and removal defense is exceptional. A wonderful advocate to have on your side."
Jacob Pelley
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2019
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2018
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Executive Committee, The National Advocates
2016
Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2015
Featured Article, Mas Mujer, "Una Abogada Para La Comunidad Hispana en Austin"
2015
Outstanding Hispanic Women of 2015, Mas Mujer
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney at Law, Cote Legal Group, PLLC (née Cote & Gonzalez,PLLC)
2009 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Private Practice in Austin, Texas
Associations
2013 - Present
The Helotes Humane SocietyFoster
2012 - Present
The Center for Child ProtectionVolunteer
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
The Blood and Tissue Center of Central TexasVolunteer
2011 - Present
The Junior League of AustinMember
2011 - Present
Therapy Pet Pals of TexasVolunteer
2010 - Present
Duke University Alumni Admissions Committee in Austin, TexasInterviewer
2009 - Present
State Bar of TexasLicensed Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re Hernandez
Remanded from the BIA to the EOIR
Education
2009
Notre Dame Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2006
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Pantera 87.7 FM (San Antonio)
San Antonio Radio Show, Wednesdays 9:00AM-10:00AM
2017
Facebook Live
Reporte Austin (Facebook Live), Tuesdays @ 3:00PM
2012
Moot Court Competition Judge
University of Texas at Austin
Publications
2015
Reporte Austin
Limitaciones de la DAPA
2015
Reporte Austin
Los Impuestos y Los Beneficios de Inmigracion
2015
Reporte Austin
Solo un Retraso, Las Acciones Ejecutivas
2015
Reporte Austin
La Caravana de los Mutilados
2015
Reporte Austin
Un Barrera Contra la DAPA
2015
Reporte Austin
Las Prioridades de Inmigracion
2015
Reporte Austin
El Crisis Humanitaria Global
2015
Reporte Austin
El Serio Problema de has Actas de Nacimiento en Texas
2015
Reporte Austin
El Futuro de las Acciones Ejecutivas Sobre Inmigracion
2014
Reporte Austin
"La Renovacion de la Accion Diferida"
2014
Reporte Austin
"Entradas a los Estados Unidos"
2014
Reporte Austin
Extendiendo la Accion Diferida para los Padres (DAPA)
2006
Duke University, Distinction Thesis
The Culture of Protest in Contemporary Bolivian Politics
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I apply for Naturalization 3 years after DWI/DUI case closed or wait 5 years?
04 Dec 2015
Q&A
My boyfriend currently came out with an immigration bond. Can I still get married with him??
07 Dec 2013