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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.
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Posted by Alena | June 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Respected attorney
We’re extremely fortunate that we chose The Law Office of Yan Katsnelson for our son representation. Mr. Katsnelson is very professional, trusting, skillful and masterful negotiator. He was completely empathetic and transparent with us from beginning to end and we felt confident having his intellige...
Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
awesome Lawyer HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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 price...
Posted by Celes | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer hands down!!!!
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 troub...
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 Kristina | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Thorough work from beginning to end.
In a time where I felt like my world had crashed and had nothing but uncertainty, Yan was hired. He was contacted the morning he was needed and was readily available and more than willing to accept the case on spot. Not only was he called and appeared same day, but made the process easier with his kn...
"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 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 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."
"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."
"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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2015
Clients Choice Award, Avvo
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
2016 - Present
Richmond County Bar Association, CriminalPresident
2010 - Present
Brooklyn Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
Dismissed
Probation
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Russian
English
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