Soren Micah Rottman

Immigration Attorney at Yakima, WA

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Soren M. Rottman has practiced exclusively in the area of immigration and nationality law since 2002. He has successfully assisted hundreds of individuals from around the world on their applications for U.S. permanent residency and citizenship. He has also zealously represented immigrants in removal (deportation) proceedings before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the federal courts.
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21 years

Søren M. Rottman became an attorney to help immigrants find protection and achieve the American dream. He believes passionately in the continuous contribution of immigrants to the history, culture, and economy of the United States. For these reasons, he has dedicated his legal career to representing families and individuals who face the daunting task of navigating a complex maze of evolving laws, regulations and procedures.

Conveniently located right across from the USCIS Yakima Field Office, Rottman Immigration Law is prepared to represent you or your family member with immigration and citizenship matters, including complicated cases and appeals. Not sure where to begin the process of reuniting with a family member? Or have you tried on your own and had your application rejected or denied? Perhaps a family member has been detained or is currently scheduled for a hearing with an immigration judge? Rottman Immigration Law can help. We look forward to discussing your case, exploring all options available under the law, and choosing the best strategy to achieve your goals. Because you have rights. Because you deserve justice. “Because your world is here.” ™

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Licensed for 20 years

State WA

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Acquired 2002

Updated 03/19/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Rottman Law Office

303 East D Street

Suite 3

Yakima, WA, 98901-2300

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Posted by Tommy | February 20, 2020

Recommendation

I was very happy with him, he was caring and always got in touch with me when I needed his consultation. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Jesus | November 26, 2019

Great hardworking honest Immigration Attorney!

If you are looking for a hardworking immigration attorney, thats honest, smart, and gets results look no further-Soren is the man! 5***** Highly recommended!!! You work hard for your money don't throw it away invest it with Soren Rottman Law Offices to get you results!!! I hired Soren as an Immigration Attorney for my family and he is great! Thank you Soren! Keep up the amazing work you do for the immigrant community!!!

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Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2019

Great! Recommend 100%

He was recommended to us by some friends, right when we contacted him he offered to help. From day one he was on top of my case, making sure to contact me about any new information on my case, even after completing my case, he made sure to check up. We were able to get through it like nothing.

Posted by Rosario | July 20, 2018

Green Card

Mr. Rottman assisted my husband and me with the green card process. He prepared the packet in only a couple of days. The paperwork was submitted on March 2th and by May 29th my green card had been granted! During the process, Mr. Rottman was always available to answer questions and also assist us. I highly recommend him!!!

Posted by Camilo | June 11, 2018

Excellent, patient, trustworthy and very competent lawyer.

I hired Soren about 5 years ago for an expired residency. He even accompanied me to get my finger prints. Not many attorneys go out of their way to do this for a standard fee. My parents hired him last year and they were also very happy with his services. He makes things simple and easy to understand. Also his office is located behind the imigration building its very convenient. I recommend Soren 100%

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Response from Soren Rottman July 20, 2018

Thank you Camilo for your very kind words. I'm honored to have assisted both you and your parents!

Posted by Esmeralda | September 22, 2017

Excellent lawyer!

We went to Soren for a consultation in regards to my husbands immigration status. Soren explained eveything very clear on what it would cost, what USCIS would look for, and gave us high hopes of it being a successful process. We ended up hiring him, and what i really liked was he provided us with a list of everything we needed in order to begin, so we didnt have to go back and forth to his office to drop things off until we had everything checked off. He was really easy to reach, i would email him and he would email me right back, even on the weekend! :) He gave us an approximate 18 months for the process to go thru, but since he was timely with sending in the paperwork, we received our final appt letter with USCIS in 10 months and in exactly 12 months after putting in the application my husband recieved his residency. There was excellent communication, and exactly as he told us our process would go, is how it went. We are really thankful for him, for his hard work in making eveything so easy and making it possible for my husband to become a legal resident.

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Response from Soren Rottman July 20, 2018

Thank you, Esmeralda, for entrusting me with your husband's case! I'm glad to hear that I was clear, responsive, and expeditious!

Posted by Fred | August 1, 2017

Highly recommended

Mr Rottman did an excellent job regarding my case. I had peace of mind during the whole process because he kept me in the loop. He worked very hard to achieve the best possible outcome. I was thrilled with the result and highly recommend him for any immigration case.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2017

Immigrant Visa

When i decided to start this process i didn't know what to do. I started looking on-line about Immigration Lawyers in town. Once i saw the reviews and testimonies for Soren i decide to contact him. Believe me, that was the best decision i have made in my life! Soren is one of kind. Friendly,responsible, professional, attentive, excellent human you name it. He explained (since the first day) to my wife and i about the steps we need it to do, being very specific and telling us all the details. Always responding quickly for every question and/or concern i had and giving us guidance thru all the process. I would highly recommend Soren to anyone seeking for a Professional/Reliable help on an immigration services. Your satisfaction is guarantee!

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Posted by Jamilent | July 21, 2017

Intelligent & Trusting

My family and I feel very fortunate to have had Mr. Rottman as our lawyer. He listened to our case, his answers were extremely clear as he is very thorough. A good lawyer identifies potiential problems in advance and Mr. Rottman truly eliminated any possible obsticles my family might have had. Our gratitude will stand a life time. I wanted to Thank him for his intelligence and it was truly a pleasure to have.

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Posted by Mike&Mel | June 14, 2017

Go To Guy

When all my attempts to get "permanent residency" for my wife failed, Soren completed the task quickly without any trouble. He was spot on with his prediction and did exactly what he said he would. If you want fast results, he's the "Go To Guy"!

Posted by Jessica | February 8, 2017

Quick and efficient!

My husband hired Soren Rottman to assist with his case. He was very professional and efficient! He followed up as needed and was always available throughout the entire process. We were very comfortable with him. With his assistance, the process was so quick and easy! We would definitely recommend him!

Posted by Alfredo | January 9, 2017

Excellent immigration lawyer

Søren Rottman helped me obtain permanent residency through marriage which took about 17 months. He is very thourough and explained each step in detail. He also quickly responded to all of my questions via email. As soon as applications were approved, he had the next set of paperwork ready within a day or two. I highly recommend Soren to anybody needing legal representation for immigration purposes!

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Posted by Alex | November 10, 2016

Highly Recommended

We hired Mr. Rottman to assist my husband with his adjustment of status, from the beginning he was transparent about the process. We completed the process sooner than expected. Very highly recommended.

Posted by Danna | August 8, 2016

Awesome immigration lawyer

Soren is very helpful. He will speak in English and Spanish. He made the process of getting a green card very easy and painless. He had everything organized for my husband to go to the consulate.

Posted by Victor Medina | August 4, 2016

You can not be on better hands

My husband and I were very lucky to find Mr. Rottman, he is an excellent lawyer, he exceeded our expectations, he worked above and beyond on our case. Mr. Rottman is very organized, available at all times, is bilingual, very sociable, we left he gave priority to our case. We are very happy with his services, I have and will always recommend him for any immigration services you need.

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Posted by Jessica | May 1, 2016

Immigration through Family

Mr. Rottman is an attorney who is well informed on immigration law and guides you through the entire process. Every time we had a question, he was quick to respond. He helps you to feel calm and confident during the entire process.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2016

The best immigration attorney

I hired Mr. Rottman to help me applying for citizenship. He is very knowledgeable, thorough and experienced attorney. He prepared my application, guided me through the process, and accompanied me during fingerprinting and during the interview. He answered every question I had in a timely manner. I got my citizenship in less than 4 months which I never expected. He made the whole process really easy while we all know how complicated the citizenship process is. On top of that he is very reputable and respected attorney. He speaks Spanish fluently! His fees are very affordable also.

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Posted by Scott | November 24, 2015

Fair, through, timely

My wife and me hired Soren to file a document to reopen our USCIS application for permanent residency. We had a deadline that was under a week away. Soren started on it right away and we had it completed days before the deadline. Also, we were working with Soren long distance. The supporting documentation was very through. Soren thought of several things to include that I would have never thought of. His fees were fair and there was not anything hidden. All was spelled out in writing specifically up front. I would recommend Soren to anyone.

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Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2015

Excellence in Professionalism

I have recently received help from Mr. Rottman, and experienced an excellent professionalism where it showed his knowledge, integrity and awesomeness in paying attention to details. He greatly values his clients and responds promptly to answer any questions clients might have. I was charged reasonably, rather I felt I was paying less for the efforts and time he put into my case. I would not hesitate to recommend him as your attorney for immigration matter.

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Posted by Karina Mancia | September 24, 2015

Excellent Lawyer!!

I'm so happy that my husband & I chose Soren to guide us through our immigration journey. He was always very attentive and always got back to us fast, whenever we had any question or concerns . Honestly, he made us feel like we were his only clients. Our journey was not easy by any means, but having Soren by our side made us feel more secure. I also really liked that Soren was able to communicate with my husband in Spanish. There is no doubt in his professional skills. He really does strive to help you unify your family. I would recommend Soren to anyone seeking immigration legal services. You will not be disappointed !

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
Rottman Law Office
2011 - Present

Directing Attorney
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
2005 - 2011

Staff Attorney
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
2002 - 2005

Summer Extern, Office of Staff Attorneys
U.S.Court Of Appeals, 9th Circuit
2000 - 2000

Summer Extern
Organization Of American States (General Secretariat)
1999 - 1999

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Education

University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001

Yale University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995

Legal Cases

Garfias-Rodriguez v. Holder, 649 F.3d 942 (9th Cir. 2011).

Cuevas-Gaspar v. Gonzales, 430 F.3d 1013 (9th Cir. 2005)
Petition granted

Perez-Gonzalez v. Ashcroft, 379 F.3d 783 (9th Cir. 2004)
Petition granted

Associations

Washington Defender Association
Member
2015 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association
Member
2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
2002 - Present

Yakima County Bar Association
Member
2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)
Member
2002 - Present

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Languages Spoken

Spanish

Mandarin

French

Italian

Portuguese

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Honors and Awards

Client's Choice
Avvo
2017

Client's Choice
Avvo
2016

Client's Choice
Avvo
2015

Pro Bono Star
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2014

Lotus Award for Outstanding Foreign Experts
Education Commission of Hunan Province, P.R.C.
1996

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Publications

Human Rights Protection for Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Internally Displaced Persons: A Guide to International Mechanisms and Procedures.
"The Inter-American Mechanisms"
2002

Speaking Engagements

“Aquí y Allá” Radio Program
Immigration, Know Your Rights Presentation
2016

Noticias Radio Cadena (con Francisco Rios)
Supreme Court grants cert in Texas v. USA
2016

Migrant Parent Informational Meeting
Know Your Rights - Conozca Sus Derechos!
2016

"Citizenship Day 2014"
Naturalization workshop
2014

DACA Informational Workshop
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
2012

Interview on Spanish Language Radio News Program
Deferred Action Consideration for Childhood Arrivals
2012

Presentation by Immigration Attorney Soren M. Rottman
Know Your Rights (Conozca Sus Derechos)
2012

Presentation by Immigration Attorney Soren M. Rottman
Immigration and Citizenship Questions and Answers
2012

Noticias con Francisco Rios
Deferred Action for DREAMers
2012

Aqui y Alla
Inmigracion y ciudadania (live radio call-in show)
2010

Federal Civil Trial Practice Seminar
Immigration Fundamentals
2009

YCBA Monthly Meeting
Immigration 101
2009

Town Hall
Immigration
2006

AILA Northwest Regional Immigration Seminar
VAWA Relief for Victims of Domestic Violence, Crimes & Trafficking in Persons
2004

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Lisa Seifert

Immigration Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Soren has a well deserved good reputation for his immigration work in the Yakima area. I was happy that he could assist one of my clients recently to complete his residence process in Yakima."

Devin Theriot-Orr

Immigration Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Soren is a fantastic fellow traveler in the NW immigration community who is a great source of knowledge for local procedures in the Yakima USCIS office. I have confidently referred clients his way when I am unable to take the case due to workload, or where the clients are looking for someone in the tri-cities area. In addition to being knowledgeable, Soren is always friendly and approachable. Highly recommended!"

Paul Larson

Immigration Attorney | Jan 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Soren has helped several of my clients relate to immigration issues. He is straight foreward with what he can do and when I refer to him I know that the job will be done timelt and properly."

Alexander Johnson

Immigration Attorney | Sep 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Soren is a tremendous asset to the legal community in the Yakima Valley. He is one of the best and bright immigration attorneys in the entire state. I have recommended and will continue to recommend Soren to my clients and fellow attorneys."

Victoria Dobrin

Immigration Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Soren for more than ten years in a professional capacity, including when I served on the Board of the NW Immigrant Rights Project, where he was a supervising attorney in Granger, WA for several years, and as a colleague in the immigration law community. Soren is an extremely dedicated, compassionate, and intelligent attorney, and is at the top of my list of referrals for immigration attorneys in Central and Eastern Washington."

Raquel Hecht

Immigration Attorney | May 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Soren is an excellent attorney, number one in the Yakima area. He is extremely thorough and has a deep understanding of immigraton law. I highly recommend him in this legal area of expertise."

Stephen Robbins

Immigration Attorney | May 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Soren does good work and can be trusted. When people want a second opinion he's one of the first people I recommend."

Chelan Crutcher

Immigration Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Rottman is a highly competent and very experienced immigration lawyer. He is resourceful, thorough and compassionate. I have worked with him on cases requiring action in Yakima, and I am delighted that he is available to provide excellent immigration legal services in Eastern Washington."

Thomas Roach

Immigration Attorney | Jan 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Soren Rottman is a first-class attorney and a first-class person. Soren graduated from Yale University which is one of the best universities in the United States. He also graduated from the University of Washington School of Law which is the best law school within 500 miles of the Pacific Northwest. Soren speaks impeccable Spanish since he spent his growing up years with his family in Latin America. Soren has had tremendous experience in the immigration area of law because he was an attorney and then the Director of the Northwest Immigration Rights Project in the Yakima valley for 10 years. Soren opened his own immigration office not long ago and I would highly recommend that you engage Soren as your immigration attorney if you live in the Yakima area. Soren is competent, experienced and honest. In my opinion you would be unable to find a better immigration attorney in the Yakima area."

Oliver Spencer

Immigration Attorney | Dec 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Soren Rottman is an excellent immigration attorney with extensive experience in immigration court. He speaks fluent Spanish and he has experience with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Soren has great concern for his clients, and his legal work and the passion with which he practices immigration law is reflective of that concern."

Jorge Baron

Immigration Attorney | Jun 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jessica Hertz

Immigration Attorney | Jun 20
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"As my supervising attorney, Soren was always available to answer my questions and to break down assignments and available resources. He served as a mentor not only in how he handled complex cases, but also in how he treated his clients with respect and kindness. His enthusiasm for his job inspired me, and I always felt honored to be working with Soren. He is an excellent attorney who knows and understands immigration law."

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