Alena Shautsova is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Alena Shautsova, P.C. Ms. Shautsova was admitted to practice law in the United States in 2008. She comes from Belarus where she graduated with honors from one of the most prestigious law schools in the former USSR. Following her graduation in Belarus, she entered the practice of business law while pursuing a second higher education degree in Economics and Management. Her native languages are Russian and Belarussian.
In 2005 the US Department of State awarded Ms. Shautsova with a highly competitive Eduard S. Muskie scholarship that allowed her to obtain a Master's Degree in Law from the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. After her graduation from Case Western, Alena interned for the United Nations NGO Global Action on Aging in New York.
In 2007 Ms. Shautsova successfully sat for the New York bar examination. Currently, she focuses on Civil Law, Employment Discrimination, and Immigration. Ms. Shautsova has successfully represented clients before USCIS, Asylum Office, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, OPLA, EOIR, and Federal courts. She has handled adjustment of status, appeals, asylum, waivers, removal defense, employment and family Immigration petitions, represented clients at the hearings and interviews, ICE appointments, CBP and more.
She is admitted to practice law before the Southern and Eastern District of New York federal Courts, 2d Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Ms. Shautsova is a member of the New York State Bar Association and American Bar Association. She was appointed and served as a member of the House of Delegates to the ABA and NYSBA; helped to organize Disaster Legal Services in New York after hurricane Sandy, put together various CLE programs for New York and US lawyers. She is currently serving as a member of a COSAC (Committee on standards of attorney conduct) and also an ABA co-chair of the membership in New York. In the past, she also represented ABA in the United Nations.
Ms. Shautsova is a frequent guest speaker on the popular news channel RTVi. She has been selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Stars ranking for 2015-2021. Only 2.5% of attorneys in New York Metro receive this distinction.
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Personal Injury Lawyer
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Divorce / Separation Lawyer
in Pacific Grove, CA
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Immigration Attorney
in Chicago, IL
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Divorce / Separation Lawyer
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Divorce / Separation Lawyer
in Irvine, CA
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Personal Injury Lawyer
in Buffalo, NY
- 4 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It is clear from Alena's education and experience that she is an excellent attorney. She is well respected by both attorneys and her clients. I strongly endorse and recommend this lawyer.
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Car / Auto Accident Lawyer
in Federal Way, WA
- 4 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Immigration Attorney
in Irvine, CA
- 4 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've read and enjoyed Alena's insightful and astute legal advice on Avvo. I highly recommend her.
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Criminal Defense Attorney
in Winter Park, FL
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Federal Crime Lawyer
in Syracuse, NY
- 5 months ago Relationship: Worked together on matter
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A lawyer can accomplish certain things. A compassionate lawyer can accomplish far better things. Ms. Shautsova is of the latter variety.
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Insurance Law Lawyer
in Philadelphia, PA
- 5 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent lawyer!
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Divorce / Separation Lawyer
in Jersey City, NJ
- 6 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Personal Injury Lawyer
in Greenville, SC
- 6 months ago Relationship: Other
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Immigration Attorney
in Boston, MA
- 6 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Contracts / Agreements Lawyer
in Prescott, AZ
- 6 months ago Relationship: Other
Attorney Shautsova's advice is spot on; as shown by the answers to the legal questions she has posted, she takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and addresses common sense needs and legal issues. I endorse this lawyer.
Kristine Karila,
Employment / Labor Attorney
in Irvine, CA
- 6 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Shautsova is an excellent attorney. Her responses on Avvo.com show her understanding of the law.
Shahzad Ahmed,
Immigration Attorney
in Orlando, FL
- 6 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Alena. I have reviewed her profile and her answers to immigration questions. She is very knowledgeable and an experienced immigration attorney. She is an excellent attorney.
Adam Morrow,
Real Estate Attorney
in Bainbridge Island, WA
- 7 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this Ms. Shautsova. She has the respect of her peers, the admiration of her clients, and she is consistent in achieving great results. I wouldn't hesitate to refer a person to Elena.
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Landlord / Tenant Lawyer
in Encino, CA
- 7 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Palumbo,
Speeding / Traffic Ticket Lawyer
in Traffic ticket defense anywhere in NY State, NY
- 7 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
She's a great lawyer!
Gregory Casale,
Criminal Defense Attorney
in Worcester, MA
- 7 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Gordon Webb,
Admiralty / Maritime Attorney
in Seattle, WA
- 7 months ago Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. She has an excellent reputation and gets the results her clients seek.
Ronald Burdge,
Lemon Law Attorney
in Dayton, OH
- 7 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse attorney Shautsova. She has a solid track record, her clients like her, other attorneys respect her, and her several thousands of answers to questions at Avvo.com show that knows the law extremely well and likes to make sure her clients understand it too. If you have a question about Immigration Law, she is your answer. If her office is anywhere near you, I recommend her to you.
Zebulon Chandler,
Entertainment Lawyer
in Atlanta, GA
- 7 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mrs. Shautsova is a skilled immigration lawyer. I highly recommend her.
Igor Voloshen,
Immigration Attorney
in Philadelphia, PA
- 8 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Criminal Defense Attorney
in Los Angeles, CA 90401, CA
- 8 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Matthew Simon,
Personal Injury Lawyer
in Parsippany, NJ
- 8 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Shautsova consistently provides insightful and helpful advice. Her knowledge and diligence are clearly evident. I endorse her without reservation.
Jonathan Blecher,
DUI / DWI Attorney
in Miami, FL
- 8 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Madhu Kalra,
Bankruptcy Attorney
in Torrance, CA
- 8 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Richard Rydstrom,
Litigation Lawyer
in Newport Beach, CA
- 8 months ago Relationship: Other
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Christopher Pogue,
Immigration Attorney
in Cincinnati, OH
- 8 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Venture Capital Attorney
in New YOrk, NY
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Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect Lawyer
in Minneapolis, MN
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Ms. Shautsova is a very knowledgeable attorney in several complex areas of the law. I highly recommend her.
Robert Fox,
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney
in New York, NY
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Alena has a wealth of information in the Immigration field. I often refer clients to her because i am confident that she is able to achieve the best possibly outcome. She is poised, educated, sharp and articulate.
Jesus Novo,
Immigration Attorney
in Miami, FL
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledgeable and her analysis is always on point.
John Carney,
Criminal Defense Attorney
in New York, NY
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Alena Shautsova is a devoted and talented lawyer who is well respected in the legal community. Her answers on Avvo are well researched and it shows that she takes the time to help others who could not otherwise afford to get legal advice. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer who really cares about her clients.
Michael Doland,
Business Attorney
in Los Angeles, CA
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
The answers of Ms.Shautsova are always accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client looks for in hiring an attorney. Her achievement in weekly Avvo points makes her the object of worthy consideration for her commitment.
Jonathan D'Agostino,
Personal Injury Lawyer
in Staten Island, NY
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Alena is one of those lawyers who truly cares about getting positive results for her clients.
Alicia Heflin,
Immigration Attorney
in Phoenix, AZ
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Shautsova is knowledgeable and is generous with her time, providing insightful and helpful legal analysis to answer questions posed by individuals seeking assistance on Avvo. She is an asset to the legal community.
Alicia James,
Tax Lawyer
in Miami, FL
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Shautsova is very knowledgeable. An asset to the Avvo community.
Robert Kopelson,
Car / Auto Accident Lawyer
in San Jose, CA
- 9 months ago Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Excellent and caring attorney.
David Schreiber,
Personal Injury Lawyer
in Royersford, PA
- 9 months ago Relationship: Other
I endorse Attorney Alena Shautsova. Her contributions on Avvo responding to legal questions and her achievements in the field indicate her high level of competence and dedication to being a good lawyer.
Edgar Reynoso,
DUI / DWI Attorney
in Irvine, CA
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Her posts demonstrate her deep understanding of complex legal issues. Her answers are always thoughtful, accurate, and they evidence his genuine interest in helping people
Alexander Ivakhnenko,
Immigration Attorney
in Chicago, IL
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Counsel Shautsova for her displayed dedication in representing immigration clients, demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. immigration law and continuous contribution to keeping her prospective clients updated with the latest immigration changes.
Ksenia Maiorova,
Immigration Attorney
in Orlando, FL
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Shautsova's knowledge of immigration law extends beyond the fundamentals to some very complex and nuanced issues.
Daniel DeMaria,
Federal Crime Lawyer
in White Plains, NY
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Alena is a very capable lawyer whose intellectual prowess in the law is evident from the articles which she writes and publishes and which I frequently rely on.
Michael Harman,
Employment / Labor Attorney
in Concord, NC
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Alena. She is a great choice for representation and is highly respected in the legal community.
Andrew Gale,
Corporate / Incorporation Lawyer
in Orange, CA
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Alena is knowledgeable in this area of the law and is dedicated to providing the very best representation to her clients. She is well respected in the legal community and any client is lucky to have her representation.
Tudor Capusan,
Business Attorney
in New York, NY
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Alena is a go-getter who is thoughtful, knowledgeable and personable. She's a great lawyer, and I endorse her without hesitation.
Michael Miller,
Administrative Law Lawyer
in Jefferson City, MO
- 9 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Brian Crockett,
Personal Injury Lawyer
in Houston, TX
- 10 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Sautsova is a knowledgeable lawyer who is generous with her time and expertise. I recommend her.
Kevin Harper,
Real Estate Attorney
in Chandler, AZ
- 10 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer.
Jonathan Paul,
Intellectual Property Law Attorney
in San Diego, CA
- 10 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Shautsova demonstrates a mastery of the essential requirements needed for immigration to the U.S. She is a valuable asset to the legal community.
Ismail Shahtakhtinski,
Immigration Attorney
in Alexandria, VA
- 10 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Joshua Ferraro,
Divorce / Separation Lawyer
in Stuart, FL
- 10 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Alena is an excellent immigration attorney who is knowledgeable, prepared and creative. I highly recommend her to anyone who is confronted with an immigration issue.
Mikalah Liviakis,
Bankruptcy Attorney
in Sacramento, CA
- 11 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She has a very strong track record. She has pleased many clients with her work.
Theodore Huang,
Immigration Attorney
in Walnut, CA
- 11 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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Family Law Attorney
in Orlando, FL
- 11 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Fraud Lawyer
in Berkeley, CA
- 11 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Shachar Malachovsky,
Immigration Attorney
in New York, NY
- 11 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Peggy Raddatz,
Divorce / Separation Lawyer
in La Grange (a suburb of Chicago), IL
- 11 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Andrey Plaksin,
Immigration Attorney
in New York, NY
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Massimo Paternoster,
Business Attorney
in New York, NY
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse attorney Shautsova. I have read several answers to the questions posted on Avvo and I found them very informative. I would highly recommend her legal services to the people in need of an immigration law specialist.
Howard Lewis,
Divorce / Separation Lawyer
in Framingham, MA
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Shautsova is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services.
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Divorce / Separation Lawyer
in Metuchen, NJ
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Eric Gold,
Estate Planning Attorney
in Calabasas, CA
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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Criminal Defense Attorney
in ,
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John Reilly,
Litigation Lawyer
in Providence, RI
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Shautsova is an asset to her clients and to the AVVO community. I am pleased to endorse her.
Joshua Alexander,
Criminal Defense Attorney
in Saint Augustine, FL
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Matisyahu Wolfberg,
Speeding / Traffic Ticket Lawyer
in Monsey, NY
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Patricia Williams,
Bankruptcy Attorney
in Duluth, GA
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Other
If you live in NYC and need a very good, knowledgable, tenacious immigration lawyer, do yourself a favor and go hire Alena Shautsova.
Sonali Patnaik,
Immigration Attorney
in Dallas, TX
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Intellectual Property Law Attorney
in White Plains, NY
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Other
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Gen Kimura,
Immigration Attorney
in Houston, TX
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Divorce / Separation Lawyer
in Pasadena, CA
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Other
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Immigration Attorney
in Beverly Hills, CA
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Robert Stumpf,
Bankruptcy Attorney
in Staten Island, NY
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Luca Melchionna,
International Law Attorney
in New York, NY
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
J. Williams,
Bankruptcy Attorney
in Duluth, GA
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Other
Alena Shautsova is one of the brightest lights in an area which is a very challenging legal environment. (I used to live in Brooklyn.) If you have an immigration problem, she is the one to go see.
Howard Roitman,
Car / Auto Accident Lawyer
in Las Vegas, NV
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Other
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Shokry Abdelsayed,
Criminal Defense Attorney
in BAYONNE, NJ
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Criminal Defense Attorney
in Scarsdale, NY
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Elliot Yi,
Immigration Attorney
in Portland, OR
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Roman Grutman,
Real Estate Attorney
in Brooklyn, NY
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Alena Klimianok,
Litigation Lawyer
in Los Angeles, CA
- About 1 year ago Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
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Areas of Practice
Civil Law
Employment Discrimination
Immigration
Recognitions, Honors and Awards
Alena Shautsova has been selected to the 2016 New York Metro RisingStars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in New York Metro receive this distinction.
Alena Shautsova has been selected to the 2015 New York Metro Rising Stars list.
In 2005 the US Department of State awarded Ms. Shautsova with a highly competitive Eduard S. Muskie scholarship
Master's Degree in Law from the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio
Intern for the United Nation NGO Global Action on Aging in New York
Bar & Court Admissions
ABA Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (2015- 2016)
Admitted in the United States Supreme Court in 2012
Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association
Admitted to practice law in the United States in 2008
Eastern District of New York – 2010
Southern District of New York – 2010
Member of the American Bar Association
Member of the New York State Bar Association
Member of the Nassau County Bar Association
Co-Liaison to the Section of International Law of the American Bar Association
2011-2013 American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division District Representative for the 4th District, New York
Member of the Special Committee on Immigration Representation of the New York State Bar Association
Coordinator of Disaster Legal Services for the State of New York under ABA YLD and FEMA contract
Co-Liaison from the Young Lawyers Section to The International Law Section of the New York State Bar Association
American Bar Association, House of Delegates, delegate from NYSBA YLS 2015-2017
Education
The Belarusian State University, equivalent of Juris Doctor, 2004
Case Western Reserve University, School of Law, LL.M, 2006
The Trial Academy of the New York State Bar Association, 2011
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Alena Shautsova is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Alena Shautsova, P.C. Ms. Shautsova was admitted to practice law in the United States in 2008. She comes from Belarus where she graduated with honors from one of the most prestigious law schools in the former USSR. Following her graduation in Belarus, she entered the practice of business law while pursuing a second higher education degree in Economics and Management. Her native languages are Russian and Belarussian.
