I was born in Russia.  I am a graduate of Moscow State University (master's degree in law). I practiced law in Moscow and Moscow Region, Russia, for four years before moving to the United States in 1998.

Law is my true passion.  I went to law school second time in order to continue doing what I love.  My dream of being able to practice law in this country came

true after I graduated from Chase College of Law in 2005.  I have been practicing law in the United States for over 11 years.  I am licensed in Kentucky and Ohio.

The areas of my practice are: criminal law, family law, immigration law. I enjoy litigation, legal writing, appellate practice.  I acquired significant experience in the area of criminal law while I was a conflict public defender in Northern Kentucky.  As an immigrant, I have an affinity with my immigration clients. Currently, I also represent clients in divorces, custody matters, and criminal cases.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, walking, taking music lessons, and playing piano.

I reside in Cincinnati with my husband and our two children.