Ina Shtukar
North Carolina, North Carolina, South Carolina, Federal Circuit, Immigration Court
Born in Belarus, Ina immigrated to the US when her father, a brilliant scholar with a PhD in mathematics, received a political asylum and relocated to North Carolina. A straight “A” student, she earned her BS in Psychology in three languages from European Humanitarian University, which was shut down by the totalitarian government right after she graduated with highest honors. Ina later earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology, graduating as a valedictorian. She was one of the handful of graduates offered a full scholarship to attend a PhD program. However, Ina took interest in the law instead. Ina went on to complete the Juris Doctor evening program at NCCU School of Law, graduating summa cum laude, top 1% . While in law school, Ina was constantly externing and interning with a reputable firms as well as the local government. Ina also received a certificate of Achievement from NC Bar for having over 500 hours of pro bono work. It will not come as a surprise that she is affiliated with several nonprofit organizations, helping those who cannot afford legal services otherwise. Ina’s current practice centers on immigration matters and removal defense specifically.