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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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Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely the best!!!
Yan Katsnelson really helped me out of a jam. The legal process with him was quick and painless. He answered all my questions and always replied to my texts. He is absolutely the best.
Posted by Joe | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Gets the Job DONE!
Yan was assigned to my case and got the job DONE as promised. If you are ever sucked into one of New Jersey's money making scheme's where they pile on rediculous charges he knows his way around the system. Professional, prompt, courteous and GOOD. HIGHLY recommended.
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 MAVIS | June 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Very positive
Mr yan katsnelson is the best attorney anyone with court matters should hire. I have the pleasure to go through all court proceedings since me and my son hire him.He is informative know what he is about not money hungry trustworthy i put the future of my son life in his hand to defend him all the...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense
I highly recommend Yan!
I've never needed a lawyer before so recently when I got in trouble for the first time I didn't know where to turn. I spoke with so many lawyers on Staten Island ,they all made me loose hope and told me that I wouldn't be able to get the results that I needed. Then I met Yan And he told me that every...
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