I’ve moved quite a bit in the last few years, so I know what it’s like to live in a foreign country. It isn't easy having to deal with new cultures and language barriers, but the joy of exploring a completely new place is totally worth it.
My Accomplishments
1998
Enrolled in PUCPR - Bachelor's Degree - Major in Criminology and Social Deviation.
Certified as ASE automotive mechanic.
1999
Became Puerto Rico's first broadband cable internet tech - Centennial CATV
2002
Purchased Martin's Pizza & Pasta in Mayagüez, PR
2003
Graduated - Bachelor's Degree with honors - PUCPR
Major: Criminology & Social Deviation
Memberships:
- American Society of Criminology
- Criminology Student Association - PUCR
- Société Internationale de Criminologie
2004
Deployed the first PUCPR Law School WiFi network.
Elected Chief Justice - Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, José de Diego Chapter
2005
Webmaster for PUCPR Law School newspaper Prima Facie.
Organized the Phi Alpha Delta 'Sail Away' where 300 law school students and faculty cruised on Empress of the Seas through the Caribbean.
2006
Graduated Juris Doctor from PUCPR Law School with honors.
Volunteered with the Curriculum Revision Committee for the PUCPR Law School for its American Bar Association accreditation.
Published the first law review article on virtual notaries and e-notarization in Puerto Rico.
2007
Admitted to the Puerto Rico Bar (RUA 16,407)
Admitted to Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto Rico (Colegiado 16,667).
Founded Christian M. Frank Fas Law Offices in Ponce, PR.
2008
Pioneered the legal blog Boricualaw.com on interstate litigation, Exclusive Distribution Contracts under Law 75, law practice management, and Puerto Rico & USA territorial relations.
2009
Represented multiple cigar factories in the Dominican Republic for importation of tobacco products to the USA and Puerto Rico.
2010
Represented and collaborated with the creation and initial funding for multiple microbrewery and brewpub startups, and lobbied before state congress for the legalization of homebrew beer to pioneer the Craft Beer industry in Puerto Rico.
2011
Boricualaw.com is nominated by LexisNexis as one of the Top 25 Estate, Probate and Elder Law Blogs.
2012
Awarded first prize in multiple beer homebrewing competitions nationwide in Puerto Rico and the USA.
Began 2 year apprenticeship in artisanal bread baking focused on Italian and French breads.
2013
Admitted to the US Federal District Court for Puerto Rico.
2014
PADI Certified as Rescue Diver with over 300 immersions to date.
2015
Co-founded Puerto Rico's first trail running team in Boqueron, PR - Night Runners
2016
Founded USADefend Immigration in Denver, Colorado.
Admitted to the US Federal District Court for Colorado.
2017
Volunteered with Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) providing Pro Bono representation for immigrant refugees seeking asylum in the United States before immigration court in deportation proceedings.
2018
Listed as certified services provider by the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DEDC) of Puerto Rico, agency that manages the PR Incentives Act (Act 60, former Act 20/22).
Volunteered with TransRockies Run providing remote alpine location support and logistics to racers and personnel.
2019
Admitted to the United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals for Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Volunteered with Mt. Marathon Race in Seward, Alaska, providing remote location support and logistics to racers and personnel.
Transitioned to 100% virtual legal practice to travel to over 60 countries to date.
2020
Volunteered as beta tester for the Denver Immigration Court (EOIR-DEN) online document filing system.
2021
Founded Expat Expert to help future expats relocate internationally.
Volunteered with Western Pack Burro Association providing remote location support and logistics to racers and personnel.