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Elena Fast

Elena Fast

 
  • Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, Stockbroker & Investment Fraud...
  • District of Connecticut, District of New Jersey, Eastern District of New York, New Jersey, New York, Northern District of Illinois, Northern District of New York, Southern District of New York, Western District of New York
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
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Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
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Ethics and Professionalism
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Sharon Khunkhun
Sharon Khunkhun October 8, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
She is extremely dedicated and is willing to do what it takes to get a successful result for her clients. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We have worked together since 2018 and we are still working together representing clients.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Most of the cases we worked in our work complimented each others, i.e., I would deal with the immigration consequences and Ms. Fast would represent the client in their State or Federal criminal matter as their defense counsel.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2018-Present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elena is not only an extremely competent attorney but she is also a dream to work with. We have worked together multiple times to protect clients from adverse immigration consequences that could potentially be triggered by poorly negotiated pleas. Elena is excellent at using her skills to obtain the best outcome for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer as she over-delivers every time I’ve worked with her!

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

As a former District Attorney she is extremely confident in her knowledge and has a unique and useful perspective not common in average criminal defense attorneys.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Her results for her clients have been nothing short of excellence. She has over-delivered whenever I've worked with her and her legal strategy is sincere.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Very down to earth and easy to work with from my perspective and client's perspective.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

She is always highly appropriate and ready! Her demeanor in court and other legal proceedings is so polished and intelligent.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Victor M. Feraru
Victor M. Feraru October 7, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
She is thoughtful, caring, smart, experienced and an overall amazing advocate. If I could give her a 20 I would. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We work on cases together.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We represent the same client

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Oct. 3, 2020
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

She is pretty amazing. She knows the law, how it is executed in this district, her work ethic is unmatched.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

She knows criminal law inside and out. This is evident from the way in which she listens to her clients speak and responds to them. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

She knows criminal law inside and out. This is evident from the way in which she listens to her clients speak and responds to them. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Communication Skills: Excellent

She knows how to communicate in a way that is friendly, assertive, but compassion. If I ever needed an attorney I would turn to her.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

She looks at problems through a prism of ethics first. She is friendly, a leader, and is an outstanding example of what a lawyer should be.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law, Federal Criminal law.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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