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Contact
Email
counsel@stelmakhlaw.com
Phone
(425) 382-7093
Address
Seattle, NE, US
Professional
About
Katya Stelmakh is a seasoned attorney based in Seattle, NE, specializing in immigration and real estate law. With over 14 years of dedicated experience, she leads Stelmakh & Associates, a firm committed to serving both domestic and international clients in business and family immigration matters. Katya’s diverse clientele includes individual entrepreneurs, families, startups, and large corporations spanning various industries such as technology, real estate, education, and food services. Before establishing her firm in 2008, Katya honed her skills at an international law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Moscow, and Kiev, where she managed business immigration practices. Notably, she provided counsel to one of the world’s largest ferro-alloy and steel manufacturers on international personnel relocation and travel matters. Her legal expertise also extends to litigating international intellectual property disputes and advising on complex business transactions. Katya's impressive background includes her tenure at the World Bank in Washington, DC, where she played a crucial role in drafting loan agreements, including an $80 million loan for the Russian Hydromet Modernization Project. She also conducted significant research on international armed conflict and refugee law. Katya earned her Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, complemented by a Certificate from the University of Geneva – Duke Law School in Switzerland. She is licensed to practice in Ohio, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and is authorized to handle immigration cases across all U.S. states. An active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Katya is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to her clients.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
2005 Ohio State University Moritz College of Law JD - Juris Doctor N/A University of Geneva – Duke Law School in Switzerland Certificate
Languages
Russian | Ukrainian | Belarusian | English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2021 Top 10 Emerging Immigration Law Firms, Manage HR Magazine 2004 CALI Award for Excellence in Comparative Employment Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law 2003 John M. Adams Award for Excellence in Constitutional Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law 2001 Winner - Belarus national round, Oralist - international round, The Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
Publications
2024 The Vertical How Katya Stelmakh became the go-to immigration attorney for the venture ecosystem 2021 CityDog.by "The first years I had classic emigrant dreams: I woke up in a cold sweat." Katya has been living in the USA for 20 years and helps others to move 2021 HR Magazine Bringing Simplicity to Every Immigration Journey 2017 http://www.prweb.com Immigration Attorney Katya Stelmakh Examines the Need in the U.S. for Foreign Workers 2016 losangeles.zagranitsa.com How to immigrate via opening a business in US, attorney advice / Как иммигрировать через открытие бизнеса в США: советы адвоката
Associations
2008 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
2024 International CleanTech Meets U.S. Capital Conference EMPOWERING CLEANTECH. Immigration Strategies for Global Innovators 2012 ANNUAL RSPN BUSINESS TRENDS FORUM Entrepreneurship in 2012: Survival or Growth?
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Updated: Sep 24, 2026