Irena Chernova
About Irena Chernova
Irena Chernova is a lawyer based in Lawrenceville, GA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Irena Chernova is recognized in the following practice area:
- Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Family Law
Current Firm: Pepitone Family Law
Education: Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
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