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Dmitriy Shakhnevich
About Dmitriy
Biography
Dmitriy Shakhnevich represents clients in criminal cases and matters in civil litigation. He is the founder of The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich, based in downtown Manhattan.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-400 per hour
Contingency
33%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 12 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich
305 Broadway, Suite 210, New York, NY, 10007
The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 38, Brooklyn, NY, 11235
The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich
972 Broad Street, Suite 602, Newark, NJ, 07102
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Dmitriy Shakhnevich's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Todd | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent great affordable service.
Excellent service. Polite. Listened earnestly. Very good value. I highly recommend.
Posted by Alexander | November 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Learn from My Mistake — Avoid This Attorney
Dmitry is a terrible and dishonest divorce attorney. He took my $5,000 retainer and did absolutely nothing on my case — only excuses about holidays. He was late on deadlines, failed to communicate, and delivered no results. Don’t be fooled by his positive reviews — dig deeper. This was the most dishe...
Posted by Sandy | January 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dmitriy Is always ready to assist, very knowledgeable and dependable!
Dmitriy Is always ready to assist, very knowledgeable and dependable! I would recommend him to friends and family And will hire him again if needed.
Posted by Lenny | July 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
President of Nails Nation LLC
Review for Attorney Dmitriy Shakhnevich: Outstanding Legal Expertise: I cannot recommend Dmitriy Shakhnevich highly enough! His exceptional legal expertise and profound knowledge of the law were evident throughout my case. He navigated the complexities of my legal matter with precision, securing...
Posted by El Hadji | March 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent lawyer
Dmitriy is a great lawyer. He is honest and very helpful. Every time I have hired him, he delivered El Hadji
Dmitriy Shakhnevich's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Public Interest Funding Award, New York Law School
2007
Dean's List, Brooklyn College
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Member, The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich
2017 - 2023
Adjunct Professor, John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
2014 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, New York Career Institute
2013 - 2013
Senior Law Clerk, Charles A. Ross & Associates
2013 - 2013
Legal Intern, Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter
2012 - 2013
Legal Intern, Law Offices of Douglas B. Appel
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
2008 - 2008
College Intern, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
2006 - 2008
Paralegal, Scott L. Sherman & Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - Present
New York Criminal Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Russian American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2013
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
City University of New York, Brooklyn College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Spring 2018 Semester: John Jay College
Race, Class and Gender in a Correctional Context
2018
Spring 2018 Semester: John Jay College
Criminal Justice: Theory in Practice
2017
Spring 2017 Semester: John Jay College
Criminal Justice: Theory in Practice
2017
Fall 2017 Semester: John Jay College
Constitutional Law
2017
Fall 2017 Semester: John Jay College
Criminal Justice: Theory in Practice
2015
Spring 2015 Semester: New York Career Institute
Advanced Legal Research
2014
Fall 2014 Semester: New York Career Institute
Advanced Legal Research
Publications
2015
2015
ValuePenguin.com
Best Cities for Lawyers
2015
The Huffington Post
Why Attending a College in a Big City Is the Fastest Way to Grow Your Career
2015
The Huffington Post
Teens Who Take Nude Photos Of Themselves Can Still Be Treated As Sex Offenders
2014
2013
Languages
Russian
English