Christian Sotomayor | Houston Immigration Lawyer

Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Christian Sotomayor graduated from Marist School in 2004. He attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies, a minor in History, and a certificate in Latin American Studies. While at Duke, Mr. Sotomayor connected with his Puerto Rican heritage and served on the board of the Latino Student Association. He also explored his interest in international development through internships abroad, including field research of microfinance programs in Tanzania and working for the U.S. Department of State  in Costa Rica. After graduation, Mr. Sotomayor spent a year in Quintana Roo, Mexico, helping to organize medical missions in the Mayan villages of the Yucatan Peninsula. He also worked as an immigration paralegal for a year at the Latin American Association in Atlanta, GA.

During law school, Mr. Sotomayor served as President of the Hispanic Student Bar Association during his 2L year and received the Excellence in Litigation Award, Litigation Program Best Brief Award, and CALI Award for Alternative Dispute Resolution.  He graduated with highest pro bono distinction.

From 2013 to 2015, Mr. Sotomayor worked as an associate attorney with the firm of Betts & Associates, litigating in state, superior, magistrate, juvenile, immigration, and federal courts, as well as before the State Board of Workers' Compensation.  He managed the Rome office prior to starting his own firm in October of 2015.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, the outdoors, and traveling.  He and his family moved to Rome, Georgia in March of 2014, and they enjoy exploring their new home city and the surrounding parks.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Associate Attorney	Sullo & Sullo, LLP	Houston, TX	07/2017 - present
Owner	The Sotomayor Firm, P.C.	Rome, GA	10/2015 - 07/2017
Attorney	Betts & Associates	Greater Atlanta Area	08/2013 - 10/2015

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Georgia State University College of Law	J.D.	Law School	2013
Duke University	B.A.	Public Policy Studies	05/2008

State / Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
Executive Office of Immigration Review / Immigration Court

• Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association

• Litigation Program Best Brief Award        Georgia State University College of Law        2012
  Excellent Performance in Litigation Award        Georgia State University College of Law        2012
  Excellence Award for Alternative Dispute Resolution        CALI        2012
  

• Focused on immigration, personal injury, employment law, and general civil litigation.

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Or Later With Appointment
Saturday: By Appointment

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