About me
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.
Languages spoken: Russian, English
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Practice areas
Licensed
- Criminal Defense: 50%
- DUI & DWI: 40%
- Domestic Violence: 10%
Payment
Fees:
Fixed (always), Free consultation (45 minutes)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
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MoreI endorse this lawyer. Yan is honest, intelligent and passionate. He is an asset to any client.
Jacob Weinstein Civil rights Attorney
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MoreI 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.
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Contact info
60 Bay Street, 7th Floor
Staten Island, NY, 10301-4221
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2011 | 07/10/2016 |
| NJ | Active | 2010 | 07/28/2016 |
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| 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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| New York State Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Richmond County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Brooklyn Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | N/A | N/A |
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| People v. Jeffrey Pernicka | Probation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
| John Jay College | N/A | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |