Atty. Yanfei Shen

Atty. Yanfei Shen

Yanfei Shen is a lawyer practicing family, domestic violence, immigration and 3 other areas of law. Yanfei received a B.A. degree from New York University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Yanfei Shen at a glance

Yanfei Shen is a family law, immigration, litigation, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in New York (2010) and Massachusetts (2010). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2009) and New York University (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Yanfei Shen is a lawyer practicing family, domestic violence, immigration and 3 other areas of law
  • Yanfei received a B.A. degree from New York University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Yanfei practices in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Yanfei Shen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Yanfei Shen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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Immigration Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brooklyn are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Yanfei Shen

Where is Yanfei Shen's law office located?
Yanfei Shen's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Yanfei Shen handle?
Yanfei Shen focuses on family law, immigration, litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Yanfei Shen practiced law?
Yanfei Shen has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Yanfei Shen go to law school?
Yanfei Shen earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Yanfei Shen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 2009
B.A.
New York University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2010

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