The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich focuses on delivering personalized legal representation to individuals in key practice areas including criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation, matrimonial and family law, and entertainment law. Founded by Dmitriy Shakhnevich, the firm emphasizes that experience and skill are most effective when paired with proactive client communication and trust. With offices in New York City and additional locations in Brooklyn and Newark, the firm supports clients across New York and New Jersey, often handling matters from arrest through sentencing, trial, or appeal.

Mr. Shakhnevich and his work have drawn significant attention from major media outlets, reflecting a reputation for deep legal knowledge and practical advocacy across criminal defense and personal injury matters. The firm has been featured by outlets including 1010 WINS, ABC, BET, Bleacher Report, CBC, CBS, The Daily Beast, The Daily Mail, Fox, The Huffington Post, The Independent, Insider Inc., The Jewish Voice, Los Angeles Times, MSN, NBC, New York Daily News, New York Post, The New York Times, Newsday, Newsweek, NY1, Oxygen, The Real Deal, Rolling Stone, SB Nation, Thomson Reuters, TMZ, Univision, USA Today, Vanity Fair, Variety, The Wall Street Journal, WPIX and Yahoo News.

Clients benefit from unmatched personal attention and a commitment to stability across moral, financial, emotional and psychological well being. The firm emphasizes clear communication, trust, and targeted advocacy to help individuals navigate challenging legal processes while maintaining focus on their long term goals.

About The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich PLLC
Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Accidents & Injuries
Lawsuits & Disputes
Family

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

The firm handles a broad spectrum of criminal matters in New York and beyond, representing clients from the point of arrest through sentencing, as well as on appeal and in post conviction efforts. The practice includes misdemeanors such as DWIs and domestic violence, felonies, violent crimes, federal offenses and white collar crimes, reflecting a comprehensive defense strategy that protects clients' rights and pursues favorable outcomes.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Accidents & Injuries

The firm represents victims of serious personal injuries, including car accidents, trip and fall incidents, dog bites, construction accidents and nursing home neglect. The primary objective is to secure compensation for clients and to restore stability in their lives after an injury.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

Lawsuits & Disputes

The practice covers civil litigation and disputes involving both business and personal matters, with a focus on aggressive advocacy in court. Early involvement by counsel helps protect clients' rights, limit exposure and pursue effective resolutions in areas such as wrongful termination, discrimination and unpaid wages.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Family

The matrimonial and family law practice addresses issues such as child custody and support, orders of protection and related family matters, guiding clients through emotionally challenging proceedings with clarity and care.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

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