MIAMI, FL, November 04, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Rene A. Sotorrio, JD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Sotorrio has established a distinguished legal career spanning over four decades, marked by his expertise in litigation within criminal law, juvenile court matters, murder trials, white-collar crime, drug offenses, and federal trial work. Since 1984, he has served as president of the Law Offices of Rene A. Sotorrio, P.A., where he has built a national reputation for handling complex and high-profile cases. His resume includes managing cases across multiple jurisdictions such as the Southern District of California, the Southern District of New York, the Southern District of Florida, the Eastern District of Texas, the Western District of Texas and Washington, D.C. He routinely travels throughout the United States to meet with clients and visit those who are incarcerated in various jurisdictions. Mr. Sotorrio is also recognized for his international criminal work, representing individuals arrested overseas facing extradition to the United States. He assembles legal teams in extraditing countries and continues representation once clients arrive in the United States.

Before founding his firm, Mr. Sotorrio was a major crimes trial attorney at the Miami-Dade State Public Defender's Office from 1982 to 1984. In this capacity, he handled significant criminal cases, further honing his skills in criminal trial work and major felonies.

From 1979 to 1982, Mr. Sotorrio initially served as head of juvenile court at the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender in Hudson County, Jersey City. He later advanced to become a prominent trial attorney within the same office, where he managed serious criminal matters and developed a strong foundation in defending complex cases.

In 1978, Mr. Sotorrio worked as in-house counsel in New Jersey for one year before transitioning to public defense work. His early career began at a civil law firm in Miami, Florida, immediately after graduating from law school in 1976, where he practiced for approximately two years.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sotorrio has achieved numerous accolades and milestones. He was awarded first prize for the best paper by the Inter-American Bar Association in 1992. The Institute of Criminal Justice at the Harvard University Law School selected him to participate in the Harvard Project in Guatemala in the early 2000's. In this role, he contributed to reforming the Guatemalan penal code and training prosecutors on human rights cases. His practice has been recognized as a national firm for four decades due to its consistent excellence and visibility.

Mr. Sotorrio's casework includes high-profile matters across Latin America and Europe, notably handling complex white-collar crime investigations originating from Spain and securing favorable outcomes in numerous murder trials. Among his most significant achievements is obtaining a dismissal in the Octopus Conspiracy case involving a politically charged triple murder in California.

His academic background includes earning a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1977 and a Bachelor of Science in political science from Northwestern University, where he Graduated with Distinction. These academic achievements provided him with a strong foundation for his legal practice and have been instrumental in his professional success. Mr. Sotorrio founded the Eugene Spellman Inn of Court at the University of Miami and served as its first president for two terms.

Mr. Sotorrio holds bar admissions to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States as well as in Florida and New Jersey. He is admitted in multiple federal district courts. He attributes his success to perseverance and an unwavering sense of justice instilled in him by his father. This accomplished physician emphasized the importance of vocation and respect for humanity, regardless of social status. This philosophy has shaped Mr. Sotorrio's approach to client advocacy, fostering trust and ensuring that every client feels supported throughout their legal journey.
Beyond his professional commitments, Mr. Sotorrio is civically engaged as a contributor to both his local Catholic church and the American Civil Liberties Union.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to law and society, Mr. Sotorrio has received numerous prestigious honors. He was awarded first prize for the best paper by the Inter- American Bar Association and has earned sustained recognition for leading a nationally respected law firm for over four decades.

Among his many accolades, Mr. Sotorrio was selected as an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell®, the foremost national and international attorney rating organization. He is also listed in its Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™. Additionally, he has been recognized by Best of the U.S. as one of the Best Lawyers in America and was selected as one of America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers by Top 100.

Mr. Sotorrio has received honors for Excellence and Achievement from Top Lawyers of South Florida and was recognized for Excellence in Criminal Defense Law by Lawyers of Distinction. He is an honored member of "Quien es Quien" in South Florida and was named 2021 Attorney of the Year by Top 100 Lawyers.

Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Sotorrio enjoys spending time with his two daughters, participating in sports such as skiing, tennis, and equestrian sports, appreciating nature, and traveling internationally with his family. Looking ahead, he intends to continue pursuing his current path while embracing new opportunities for personal growth and contribution as they arise.

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