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Yan Katsnelson
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Biography
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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Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Yan Katsnelson
2550 Victory Blvd, Suite 304, Staten Island, NY, 10304
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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
First offense
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. ...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great professional.
Mr. Yan Katsnelson was very compassionate in taking my case and clearly getting the facts he needed from me and how best to represent me. After some back and forth in the case he was able to hammer out a fair and positive outcome for me, I am very grateful to him for his adequate knowledge, dedicatio...
Posted by Alice | March 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Yan Katsnelson - a Lawyer with a Heart
"We highly recommend Attorney Katsnelson, who helped to defend our son when he made a bad decision and needed both a lawyer, and a friend. He not only handled the case with professionalism, but with concern for our son's future, and his best interests as a human being. It renews our hope in the justi...
Posted by Jessica Vosbrink | August 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Yan Katsnelson review from Jessica Vosbrink
Yan Katsnelson is an amazing lawyer. He gave me hope that I could change and I truly do thank him for that. He was On top of everything and and gave me great representation. He got me into an amazing program. He is a very nice man and will help you to the best of his ability I highly recommend him if...
Yan Katsnelson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney. Very experienced."
"Great attorney who works hard to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very talented and zealously advocates for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Yan is an excellent attorney with a great reputation. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2015
Clients Choice Award, Avvo
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Solo Practitioner, The Law Office of Yan Katsnelson
2009 - 2010
Legal Intern, Kings County District Attorney's Office
2008 - 2009
Legal Intern, United States Attorney's Office
Associations
2016 - Present
Richmond County Bar Association, CriminalPresident
2010 - Present
Brooklyn Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
New York State Bar Association
Richmond County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. John Depietro
Dismissed
People v. Jeffrey Pernicka
Probation
Education
2010
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
John Jay College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Russian
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Aggravated dwi in NY, no prior dwi, clean record what I'm I facing?
27 Oct 2014
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A teenage boy lied about being a 19 year old girl for cybersex
19 Jul 2014
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Can a ADA assigned to your case, turned against you and be the ADA for the perpetrator of my case ?
15 Jul 2014