About Carolina
Carolina Colin-Antonini is a founding partner at Antonini & Cohen Immigration Law Group, located at 2751 Buford Hwy NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia. Licensed to practice law in Georgia since 1996, she has dedicated her career to immigration law. The firm specializes in a range of immigration services, including asylum, citizenship, deportation defense, family visas, green cards, and work visas. Under her leadership, the firm has become a vital resource for individuals handling the requirements of U.S. immigration. Born in Venezuela, Ms. Colin-Antonini immigrated to the United States in 1979.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 1996. Before her legal career, she worked as a social worker and program director for the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In these roles, she focused on providing essential services to Georgia's indigent immigrant community, before her future legal advocacy. Throughout her legal career, Ms. Colin-Antonini has represented indigent immigrants in international human rights and immigration matters. She began this work at the Catholic Social Services Legal Clinic, where she provided critical legal assistance to those in need.
Later, she became a partner at Antonini, Odom & Sullivan before co-founding Antonini & Cohen. Her experience in immigration law has made her a respected figure in the field. She has served as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University College of Law since 2004, sharing her knowledge with the next generation of lawyers. Ms. Colin-Antonini is a co-founding member of the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association and has actively served on its Board of Directors. Her commitment to legal education extends to her involvement with the State Bar of Georgia's Law Related Education Consortium. Her contributions to the community have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Mentor of the Year Award from the American Immigration Lawyers Association's Georgia Chapter and the Pro Bono Award from Catholic Charities.
These accolades reflect her dedication to both her clients and the broader community. In 2001, she made history as the first Latina judge to serve on the bench in Georgia, holding the position of Judge Pro Hac Vice for the City Court of Atlanta until 2006. Recognized for her achievements, Ms. Colin-Antonini has been included in the Georgia Super Lawyers list from 2022 to 2026. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she continues to advocate for immigrant rights and provides legal education through various media platforms, including hosting a weekly radio show. Her ongoing commitment to the immigrant community shows her role as a leader and advocate in the field of immigration law.
