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Soren Micah Rottman
also known as Søren M. Rottman, Søren Rottman
About Soren
Biography
Soren became an attorney to help immigrants achieve the American dream. He believes 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 by 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.” ™
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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24 years
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
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Rottman Immigration Law
303 East D Street, Suite 3, Yakima, WA, 98901
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Posted by Elisa | March 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding attorney
I can't say enough good things about Søren Rottman. He is very professional and knowledgeable, but also personable and caring. He goes above and beyond to ensure that everything goes smoothly. About 6 years ago, he helped me get my green card, and now he made the process of becoming an American citiz...
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Replied last March 01, 2024Thank you, Elisa! It was an honor to be your lawyer throughout the years. All the best!
Posted by Jamilent | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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 gr...
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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 go...
Posted by Scott | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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 docu...
Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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 reasonabl...
Soren Micah Rottman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Soren for quite a few years and I have known him to be a trustworthy and honest professional that I have recommended many times. Finding a lawyer who is skilled as well as kind is hard to do, but also very important because the quality of the attorney that you reccomend also reflects on oneself. This is why i endorse Soren and will continue to recommend him as an excellent lawyer."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Soren does good work and can be trusted. When people want a second opinion he's one of the first people I recommend."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this 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."
Jessica Hertz
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Pro Bono Star, American Immigration Lawyers Association
1996
Lotus Award for Outstanding Foreign Experts, Education Commission of Hunan Province, P.R.C.
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Rottman Law Office
2005 - 2011
Directing Attorney, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
2002 - 2005
Staff Attorney, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
2000 - 2000
Summer Extern, Office of Staff Attorneys, U.S.Court Of Appeals, 9th Circuit
1999 - 1999
Summer Extern, Organization Of American States (General Secretariat)
Associations
2015 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Yakima County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)Member
Sample of 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
Education
2001
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Yale University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
“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!
2014
"Citizenship Day 2014"
Naturalization workshop
2012
Presentation by Immigration Attorney Soren M. Rottman
Immigration and Citizenship Questions and Answers
2012
Presentation by Immigration Attorney Soren M. Rottman
Know Your Rights (Conozca Sus Derechos)
2012
Noticias con Francisco Rios
Deferred Action for DREAMers
2012
Interview on Spanish Language Radio News Program
Deferred Action Consideration for Childhood Arrivals
2012
DACA Informational Workshop
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
2010
2009
YCBA Monthly Meeting
Immigration 101
2009
Federal Civil Trial Practice Seminar
Immigration Fundamentals
2006
Town Hall
Immigration
2004
AILA Northwest Regional Immigration Seminar
VAWA Relief for Victims of Domestic Violence, Crimes & Trafficking in Persons
Publications
2002
Human Rights Protection for Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Internally Displaced Persons: A Guide to International Mechanisms and Procedures.
"The Inter-American Mechanisms"
Languages
Spanish
Mandarin
French
Italian
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is Police Clearance Certificates required from countries where I stayed as a tourist: multiple entries, over 12 months total?
20 Nov 2019
Q&A
Can volunteers be preparers for the I-90 form?
06 Mar 2019
Q&A
What is the punishement if a H2A worker over stay?
25 Feb 2019