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Seasoned counsel, customized case assessment, and fair pricing position. Call now 347-652-1865!

Yan Katsnelson, Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Yan Katsnelson, P.C., represents individuals in Criminal Defense. Mr. Katsnelson, a licensed attorney, is a member of the New York and New Jersey State bars, as well as the Federal Courts in New Jersey, and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Mr. Katsnelson’s legal experience includes positions with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office, and the United States Pretrial Office.

Mr. Katsnelson launched his legal firm to better serve individuals in New York and New Jersey that required customized service and personalized attention. As Managing Attorney, Mr. Katsnelson provides strategic counsel to all clients and prospective clients. Mr. Katsnelson began his law career at a New York firm where he assisted with all aspects of Criminal Defense including DWI, Drug Cases, Domestic Violence and all cases involving violence.

Mr. Katsnelson earned his Juris Doctor at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Central Islip, New York, where he served as Vice President of the Criminal Law Society.

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Russian, English

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Contact

60 Bay Street, 7th Floor
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60 Bay Street, 7th Floor
Staten Island, NY, 10301-4221

Fax (347) 695-1581
Website
http://www.katsnelsonlaw.com/

By Appointment

100 Broad Street
Eatontow, NJ, 07724

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 201112/09/2020
NJActive201012/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Clients Choice AwardAvvo2015
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Solo PractitionerThe Law Office of Yan Katsnelson2011 - Present
Legal InternKings County District Attorney's Office2009 - 2010
Legal InternUnited States Attorney's Office2008 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Richmond County Bar Association, CriminalPresident2016 - Present
Brooklyn Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Richmond County Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor2010
John Jay CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts2006
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
People v. John DepietroDismissed
People v. Jeffrey PernickaProbation

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Great Lawyer!

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Mr. Katsnelson worked with my husband on his case since 2018-2020. During this entire process of the criminal court case, he has been very professional. He has always communicated about updates related to the case both with my husband, who is the defendant, and me as a family in support. He was always available to reach out with questions and concerns and I appreciate his efforts in this case. Due to his work, my husband was able to receive a chance into a mental health program. I highly recommend Mr. Katsnelson for criminal cases and for other licensed cases.
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awesome Lawyer HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Thank You Yan Katsnelson for your Professionalism and compassionate with answering any questions and making the best possible decision there was for my son. He was there for us at every court date and phone call. He's very smart and knowledgeable about the justice system. He's very reasonable priced and worth every penny. I highly recommend Mr Katsnelson. He also was able to decrease my sons charges and in the end dismissed the case with minimal consequences and gave my son good advice to stay out of trouble and to choose your friends wisely and not to let them influence you it's a tough age at 18 and my son did learn but the hard way.
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Highly recommended

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I had a very positive experience with The Law office of Yan Katsnelson, P.C. Yan, was incredibly patient as we navigated the legal process and clarified every step along the way. Mr. Katsnelson was always available to field any questions or concerns I may have had. He will address all outcomes and obviously set a goal for the best possible result. In the end, he delivered the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend Mr. Katsnelson. Thank you once again... E.C.
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Best Lawyer hands down!!!!

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First I want to THANK Mr KatsNelson for the huge part he played in my freedom today. 2018 I was arrested on 11 counts of a firearms. It was a wrong place wrong time situation for me. My bail was 150,000 and he assured my family he would get me out on bail and he did! Never have I ever been in trouble with the law before so this was all new to me. When I met Mr KatsNelson he was polite, informative, knowledgeable and very assuring and confident in beating this case. Not to mention he’s very well known among his peers and the community of Staten Island. He ALWAYS called me back when I had doubt and fears to assure me we will be the case. He was DETERMINED to get me my freedom. He treated my like I was a family member and not a client. He took time out his day to write referral letters for me to keep my job. My case was very high profile but that didn’t stop him at all. He accepted the challenge charge me a GREAT price and did more than what he got paid for. I’m SO GRATEFUL for this man he will FOREVER have a place in my heart for this. On Sept 2019 after a long battle we beat the case! If you ever need a lawyer who will treat your case with care he is one person you NEED by your side! Thank you Mr KatsNelson for all you done for me. I appreciate you and your are the BEST LAWYER ever!!! Thank You Thank You Thank You!
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Not guilty,dismissed!

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About six years ago I met Yan amongst other friends & Was professionally introduced. Who in the world would ever think that only a few years later I will need his assistance in a criminal matter and when he had it completely dismissed in six months like he said he would.He comforted my wife with professionalism and came down to the holding cells before I went to the judge to let me know what was going to be going on. He hit the nail right on the head. He never lied, never miss lead me & Spoke to me with the level of professionalism. If you need a lawyer I will tell you that he is what he says he is and does not sugarcoat anything. It was a six-month deal deal yet we walked out with the case dismissed
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Best in Staten Island

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I was wrongly stopped by a patrol car, and I was unable to contact a lawyer. They cops illegally searched my vehicle and found marijuana. Yan Katsnelson was able to get my Felony charges dropped in 4 months. Everything he told me he would do he did. He said in the beginning of my case that he will get it dropped to a misdemeanor and then a acd. At the end of all this mess he was able to produce what he was selling. Thank you Yan Katsnelson for your service and professionalism.
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dui case

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Yan katsnelson is the lawyer for you! he is beyond great! basically held my hand thru the whole terrible process, that I never imagined my self to be in. Besides answering every question I had repeatedly, he answered all of my family's concerns as well. I had to take a plea and he made sure I would get the minimum penalties with no criminal record. He made this whole process a lot easier by being so professional, and always there for me.
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Great Lawyer

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Mr. Katsnelson worked tirelessly on getting me the best possible deal. I was facing jail time and terrified. He was always honest, upfront and realistic with me. He was professional and compassionate returning every phone call to answer all/any questions I had. Also he was the BEST dressed lawyer I've ever met.
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Yan was great. He held my hand through the entire processes and made it as easy as possible. Thank you!
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First offense

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After being arrested for the first time, I hired Mr Katsnelson. I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect. He was knowledgeable and understanding which was comforting at such a trying time. He was able to get my case dismissed with an ACD. I was able to return to work and put this case behind me. I would reccomend Mr. Katsnelson to anyone seeking legal advice.
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Biju Koshy, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 19, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Yan is a skilled trial lawyer who zealously fights for his clients rights. I have seen him make compelling arguments in Court which have earned him a reputation as a top defense attorney. I highly recommend this attorney.

Neil Ruskin, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.I KNOW YAN AS A FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE YAN IS AN EXCELLENT LAWYER WITH A TERRIFIC REPUTATION YAN IS WELL LIKED BY THE JUDGES AND HIS COLLEAGUES IN ADDITION YAN IS A FRIENDLY NICE GUY.

Jacob Weinstein

I endorse this lawyer. Yan is honest, intelligent and passionate. He is an asset to any client.

Michael Iakovou, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have referred many criminal defense matters to Mr. Katsnelson. I have always received great feedback from prior clients who I have referred to him for the aforementioned. Mr. Katsnelson' s grasp of the substantive law and overall ability to confidently convey it for the benefit of his clients makes him not only a great asset for his client but also for the legal community as a whole. I highly recommend Mr. Katsnelson.

Robert Tsigler, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney. Very experienced.

Judd Nemiro

Great attorney who works hard to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Adelola Dow, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I refer clients who have been made the subjects of violations of Orders of Protection routinely. He is a conscientious advocate and all of the client's I've referred to him have been happy with his services.

Michael Rosas, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He is very talented and zealously advocates for his clients.

Robert Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

Anna Goldman, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Seni Popat, Criminal defense Attorney on May 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Yan is an outright impressive lawyer. I have referred numerous criminal matters to him as he is the "go to" guy for this area of work. He is passionate and attains result above and beyond for his clients. His work ethic and commitment is unparalleled to others in the field. I would definitely continue to work with him in the future.

William Teitler, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Yan is an excellent attorney with a great reputation. I highly endorse this lawyer.

Salvatore Marino, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked and consulted with Yan on various occasions in areas ranging from litigation to criminal law. He is a highly skilled attorney with a vast amount of experience in courts throughout New York and New Jersey, and in the areas of criminal defense law (including DWI and felony defense). I highly endorse him.

Florian Bruno, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 15, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Yan and I have been working on criminal defense matters in New York for approximately one year now. Yan is an impressive fellow in the courtroom. He also knows how to "work the system" and how to resolve a case outside of the courtroom. I recommend him without reservation for criminal defense work.

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