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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.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Russian, English
60 Bay Street, 7th Floor
Staten Island, NY, 10301-4221
By Appointment
100 Broad Street
Eatontow, NJ, 07724
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2011 | 12/09/2020 |
NJ | Active | 2010 | 12/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 51 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Clients Choice Award | Avvo | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Solo Practitioner | The Law Office of Yan Katsnelson | 2011 - Present |
Legal Intern | Kings County District Attorney's Office | 2009 - 2010 |
Legal Intern | United States Attorney's Office | 2008 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Richmond County Bar Association, Criminal | President | 2016 - Present |
Brooklyn Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | Member | 2010 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
Richmond County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
John Jay College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. John Depietro | Dismissed |
People v. Jeffrey Pernicka | Probation |
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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.
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.
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
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.