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Elena L. Kochutin
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About Elena
Biography
EK Law Office is an immigration law firm that serves businesses, entrepreneurs, families, and individuals. Whether you reside in the United States or a different country, we can help with your U.S. immigration needs. Because the U.S. immigration law is federal in nature, we can assist clients in all fifty states of the United States as well as in any other country of the world.
Elena Kochutin, the founding attorney of EK Law Office received her Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from Georgia State University, College of Law in 2007. Elena is licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia and is a member of the State Bar Association of Georgia. She is admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court. Elena is fluent in English and Russian. Elena also has an MBA in International Business from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and an MA in Linguistics from the Urals State Pedagogical University in Russia.
Elena's area of legal expertise is Immigration and Nationality Law and she is committed to finding the most effective, advantageous and cost-efficient solution to each individual matter. Prior to becoming a licensed attorney, Elena worked for nearly a decade as an immigration paralegal with several of the most reputable immigration law firms in the Atlanta area.
As a first-generation American, I understand your challenges. Contact me for effective legal advice!
Immigration law questions? Please contact me!
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 18 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
EK Law Office (mailing address)
3605 Sandy Plains Rd, Ste 240-222, Marietta, GA, 30066
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Elena L. Kochutin's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
67 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
OUTSTANDING
Dealing with Elena has been a pleasure. My case involved an L1-B and an immigration petition that was based on a PERM Labor Certificate. Elena is an incredibly knowledgeable attorney, and was always able to clarify any doubts I had and to propose the best course of action every step of the way, manag...
Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
COMPETENT AND PROFESSIONAL!
Highly recommended! I worked with Ms. Kochutin throughout my change of status/I-751 process and it was smooth beginning through end. Approved without an interview! She is HIGHLY competent, professional, attentive, patient, kind, calm and responsive.
Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best attorney for succesful E-2 applications
I would recommend Elena as your immigration attorney, she was always available to answer my questions and she is very knowledgeable and professional. She done a great work with my VISA E-2 application and now I work in USA. Best recommended.
Posted by Kalyan | July 10, 2017 | Immigration
Excellent consultation
We have contacted Elena for immigration related questions and we got excellent answers for all the questions. She took time to answer all our questions with patience.
Posted by A. Geovanni | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Awesome and on top of everything
She was great!!! Ella es la mejor (veta más abajo parar ver esto en español)!!! She helped me with obtaining my permanent recidence in a timely manner. She always was on top of everything and made sure I had the right documents and remind me what all I needed, shes very easy to get in contact with i...
Elena L. Kochutin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have directly worked with Elena on complex and non-complex immigration matters. She is always responsive and is well versed in that area of law. She is a great resource."
"Elena is a conscientious, detailed-oriented, and hard-working -- everything you would want in your attorney."
"Elena is very professional and knowledgeable immigration attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Elena is kind, attentive and understanding. I wish her the best in her future endeavors."
"This lawyers credentials speak for itself. What are you waiting for? Hire her!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Elena L. Kochutin is not just an excellent lawyer, but also a wonderful person! An expert in her field, Ms. Kochutin puts her heart and soul into each matter and person she deals with. I sincerely endorse, recommend and personally vouch for her."
"I am pleased to endorse Elena Kochutin as a knowlegeable and experienced immigration lawyer. She is a diligent and highly effective attorney who provides excellent service and high quality representation to her clients."
"Well respected in the legal community"
"I recommend Attorney Elena Kochutin for her demonstrated dedication to provide attentive, reliable and legally accurate immigration services to her clients. Counsel Kochutin’s resolve displays a genuine care for her clients and the case outcome. I recommend her without reservations."
"Elena and I have worked together on immigration matters in the past. She is knowledgeable, thorough, and she cares for her clients. I recommend Elena for immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Elena is diligent, competent, caring, and thorough immigration counsel. I do not hesitate to recommend her services"
"I have found Elena to be very knowledgeable in the field of immigration. She is very responsive."
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top Contributor 2016, AVVO
2015
Clients' Choice 2015, AVVO
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Managing Attorney, EK Law Office
2011 - 2012
Staff Attorney, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
2009 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers
2007 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Kramer & Alfano
Associations
2007 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama Chapter)Member
2007 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2017 - 2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama Chapter)Chair, Ancillary Agencies (SSA, DDS) Liaison Committee
2016 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama Chapter)Member, USCIS Liaison Committee
2015 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama Chapter)Member, AILA Annual GA-AL Chapter Conference Committee
Education
2012
MBA
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017
What's Love Got To Do With It? K Visas.
2016
2016
2016
2016
Fifty Shades of J: In-Depth Look at J-1s
2013
Finding a Job in the United States
Publications
2016
Languages
Russian
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Elena earned significant contribution points in 2018.
Legal Answers
How much is the filing fee?
16 Dec 2025
Can I apply for renewal of green card after expiry of my current green card?
19 Dec 2025
My US citizen husband filed an i130 for me
20 Dec 2025