Elena L. Kochutin

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Elena L. Kochutin

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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

320 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL

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About Elena

Biography

As a first-generation American, I understand your challenges. Contact me for effective legal advice!

Immigration law questions? Please contact me!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

19 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2018
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2018 2017 2016

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

EK Law Office LLC

320 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34236

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EK Law Office (mailing address)

3605 Sandy Plains Rd, Ste 240-222, Marietta, GA, 30066

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5815 Windward Pkwy, Suite 302, Alpharetta, GA, 30005

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3101 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 124, Atlanta, GA, 30339

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3365 Piedmont Rd NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA, 30305

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Elena L. Kochutin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

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Posted by RAZA | September 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Experience

Elena is a very professional and responsible immigration attorney. I had a very great experience with her in helping with my citizenship process. I recommend that she proceed with the immigration process.

Posted by Katrina | January 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best to ever do it!!!!!

I love this woman! She has been our lawyer since 2019 she filed our paper work to remove conditions and for citizenship. Even through Covid when everything was at a standstill she was there for us. We finally got movement in 2023 in September 2023 sue came for our interview, by December 2023 my husb...and gained his citizenship. She would answer calls on weekends, holidays or whenever we had a question. There were times I was upset with the whole process but Elena was there every step of the way. Hire her if you need any assistance dealing with immigration. She’s the best! When it’s time to bring my mother in law over Elena is the one I’m calling.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Helped deliver positive outcome in a challenging situation

I was making my second attempt at applying for citizenship. I knew I had to get an attorney to helped with this process given some previous and ongoing challenges surrounding my application. I researched and found Attorney Elena. I retained her for my case and from the start to finish, her actions, m...eticulousness, attention to details and overall broad knowledge of immigration laws allayed all my concerns going into the process. She was organized and helped ensure I gathered ALL documents needed for a favorable decision. I am elated at the outcome and would strongly recommend Attorney Elena to anyone looking for representation through their immigration process.

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...ing the whole process in the most thorough and expeditious manner at all stages. The communication with Elena has also been absolutely seamless, as she’s invariably proven to be impressively responsive, promptly answering all of my questions and providing me with her feedback on any aspects related to the matter, and always with kindness and respect. Needless to say, everything panned out successfully and smoothly. If you need assistance with any immigration-related matter and look for an attorney who can give you the peace of mind of knowing your case is in excellent hands, I can recommend Elena Kochutin with the utmost confidence. Thank you again Elena!

Posted by Liudmila | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

THE BEST

Ms Elena Kochutin is the BEST Immigration Lawyer you can found! I have found her online and trust to chose her because of the good reviews about her experience. My case was almost to be denied she took it, and work on it with patience and details oriented, she was there every time I reach her. well... acknowledge, if you want a great lawyer to treat you like she would treat herself then you have all.

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Elena L. Kochutin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Akintunde Akinyele

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Tracie Morgan

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elena is a conscientious, detailed-oriented, and hard-working -- everything you would want in your attorney."

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Liliya Makhlaychuk-Sharma

Immigration lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elena is very professional and knowledgeable immigration attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Craig Thrift

Unknown lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Elena is kind, attentive and understanding. I wish her the best in her future endeavors."

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Ricardo Vazquez

Business lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyers credentials speak for itself. What are you waiting for? Hire her!"

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Joshua Bannister

Business lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yakov Shteyman

Immigration lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael McVicker

Immigration lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Well respected in the legal community"

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Nellie Navidi

Immigration lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Terra Martin

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Elena is diligent, competent, caring, and thorough immigration counsel. I do not hesitate to recommend her services"

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Carter Stout

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have found Elena to be very knowledgeable in the field of immigration. She is very responsive."

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Mark Seigel

Immigration lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Cook

Immigration lawyer

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Yakov Shteyman

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Sarah Hawk

Immigration lawyer

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Olivia Orza

Immigration lawyer

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer

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Michael McVicker

Immigration lawyer

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Nellie Navidi

Immigration lawyer

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Carolina Colin-Antonini

Immigration lawyer

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Akintunde Akinyele

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama Chapter)

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

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

Georgia Institute of Technology

MBA

2007

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

June 2017 GABB (Georgia Association of Business Brokers) Meeting Business Immigration Options

2017

2017 5th Annual Georgia-Alabama AILA Conference

What's Love Got To Do With It? K Visas.

2016

Beyond the Border Radio Show (WCEG Talk Radio @ WCEGtalkradio.com) Immigration Issues Before Presidential Election

2016

Beyond the Border Radio Show (WCEG Talk Radio @ WCEGtalkradio.com) Current immigration issues

2016

Beyond The Border Radio Show (WCEG Talk Radio @ WCEGtalkradio.com) Alternatives to H-1B; Empowering immigrants through knowledge.

2016

2016 4th Annual Georgia-Alabama AILA Conference

Fifty Shades of J: In-Depth Look at J-1s

2013

Georgia Tech Alumni Association Panel for Graduate Students

Finding a Job in the United States

Publications

2016

Russian Town magazine, November 2016 (журнал "Русский Дом", ноябрь 2016 г.) Questions Regarding Immigration and U.S. Visa Applications. (Вопросы Иммиграции и Оформления Виз в США.)

Languages

Russian

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Elena earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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