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. Not sure where to begin the process of reuniting with a family member? Or h
ave 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? 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.”™
Søren 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. His litigation highlights include Perez-Gonzalez v. Ashcroft, 379 F.3d 783 (9th Cir. 2004) and Cuevas-Gaspar v. Gonzales, 430 F.3d 1013 (9th Cir. 2005). Born in Chicago and raised in New York and Argentina, Søren has also lived in China and traveled extensively throughout Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Western Europe. Søren is bilingual in English and Spanish and conversant in Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian and Portuguese. He graduated from Yale University with honors in International and Latin American Studies and received his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law. Prior to opening his own office, Søren worked for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project for nine years, first as a staff attorney and then as the directing attorney of the Granger, WA office. Søren is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Washington, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western District of Washington, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the Yakima County Bar Association.
