Christopher B. Rottler

Christopher B. Rottler is a founding partner of Community Lawyers of Iowa, PLC, where he focuses his practice on immigration and civil law. With more than a decade of experience, he has dedicated his career to providing accessible, high-quality legal services, ensuring that individuals and families receive strong representation in complex matters.

Christopher earned his Bachelor of Arts from Goddard College in 2000 before pursuing his legal education at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor in 2006. He was admitted to the Iowa State Bar that same year, later passing the New York Bar in 2007 and gaining admission to the U.S. Federal Tax Court in 2009.

Before co-founding Community Lawyers of Iowa in 2014, Christopher built a strong foundation in public interest and immigration law. From 2007 to 2014, he worked as a staff attorney at Iowa Legal Aid, representing clients in a broad range of civil legal matters. Prior to that, he practiced in New York with the Community Legal Resource Network’s Citizenship and Immigration Project, deepening his expertise in immigration law and his commitment to advocating for vulnerable and underserved communities.

At Community Lawyers of Iowa, Christopher provides comprehensive legal services with a strong emphasis on immigration matters. He assists clients with citizenship, visas, and removal defense, while also handling civil law cases that impact families and communities.

Christopher B. Rottler’s membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, and the Polk County Bar Association demonstrates his commitment to professional service and ongoing learning. His career demonstrates his commitment to justice, accessibility, and ensuring every client receives compassionate and effective representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder and Partner, Community Lawyers of Iowa, PLC
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• CUNY School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Goddard College
  Bachelor of Arts
• Roosevelt High School

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