The Fast Law Firm, P.C. 521 5th Avenue, Manhattan, New York 10175

"Elena Fast saved me from being wrongfully convicted and for that I am eternally grateful. I was falsely accused of a class “B” violent felony and found myself in the unenviable position of trying to defend myself against a criminal prosecution fueled by a rampant disinformation campaign spearheaded by members of my local community. Through every step of the process: investigation, post-arrest, post-indictment, motion practice and trial, Elena fought relentlessly to ensure that I not only retained my freedom and liberty, but also my reputation and dignity. Initially, Elena represented my brother, who was also falsely accused and charged with rape stemming from the same alleged incident. Thankfully, she was able to get all charges against him dismissed in pre-trial motions, for which I know my brother expresses his deepest gratitude. I felt so strongly about Elena’s skill and expertise, that I waived any conflict of interest that may have arisen from Elena’s representation of my brother. I knew that there was no one better equipped for my upcoming trial than her. Though neither myself nor Elena wanted to unnecessarily jeopardize my future by going to trial, after exhaustive efforts on her behalf, including an Article 78 petition against the local police department and district attorney’s office as well as a successful request for sanctions against the prosecution for Brady violations, a trial date was set and my life as I knew it hung in the balance. Elena left no stone unturned in her trial preparations and she had my unwavering confidence as we approached jury selection. As effective as she had been up until this point, I was blown away by Elena’s performance at trial. From opening statements to summations, it was immediately clear to me that she has an uncanny ability to effectively communicate her arguments to the jury. Many of my friends and family who attended the trial and observed Elena’s performance remarked that it was as if she was trying to prove my factual innocence rather than merely establish reasonable doubt. Despite my worries that the jury might be biased against me due to the negative media coverage my case had received prior to trial, the jury deliberated for less than two hours before returning with a verdict of NOT GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES. Elena Fast has my wholehearted and most emphatic endorsement. It is not hyperbole when I tell you that she saved my life. Elena is not only a trusted legal advisor, but a person who I am proud to call my friend. I would recommend Elena to anyone who wants top notch legal representation while also being treated with dignity and respect. On behalf of myself and my family, we wish you our sincerest thank you."

"I had recently had some legal issues with my ex. I reached out to John F. Marshall Firm and was given Paul Koutouzakis as my personal attorney. He gave me great advice on my case and guided me through the entire process. In the end, through his legal advice, we were able to get the case dropped before going to court. It was such a burden off of my shoulders. I would definitely recommend this Firm to anyone including friends and family. Thank you Paul and thank you John F. Marshall Firm!"

"Elena Fast is an exemplary of professionalism in her trade. It has been a privilege and an honor to work with her as an investigator and a colleague. Elena Fast is meticulous, efficient, and takes great care in her approach to cases and I could not recommend her highly enough for anything pertaining to one's legal needs."

"Elena is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. She was a beacon of hope to our family from the beginning. Her confidence and empathetic demeanor offered us support and a feeling of calm immediately. She was very friendly, personable, and down to earth which made it comfortable communicating with her. Elena was highly competent with the dealings of our son’s case and reasonably confident for the best results. Our family is grateful for Elena’s legal expertise, passion, dedication, and professionalism. She was able to provide us with the desired outcome based on what she had to work! Thank you again! We cannot say enough to express our thanks and appreciation for her impeccable practice of the law. We highly recommend Elena Fast for any case you are facing. She is the one to get it done!"

"Elena has been with me the day I found out I was under arrest, every day in between, and is STILL here for me at the end of it all. She is the kindest, most personable, and thoughtful lawyer. I met her for the first time at the police station and she never left my side. She was present during the interview and waited until I was able to go home. Elena is so easy to talk to, knows the system well, and PUTS IN WORK for her clients. She knew I wanted to return to work and she also knew similar cases could take up to a year. It was going to be a few months, so she motivated me to get a puppy. A really dumb decision put me in the situation, but getting the puppy was the best decision I made. Second to having Elena represent me. Plus, she’s a 90 Day Fiance junkie like me and knew there were only so many reruns I could watch. She listens to you, really listens. She is upfront with costs, everything. She understood my financial situation and still motivated me to get a puppy, telling me she trusts me that the fee will be settled. Her kindness made my depression and anxiety appear less and less as months and months passed by. I wanted to return to work ASAP and Elena knew that, she also knew about an upcoming certification exam, which I thought about rescheduling. I didn’t, I passed. I was able to focus on studying while I waited for news on my case. Elena also called and reached out to everyone we needed to on my behalf. She was prompt and kept every single promise. She got me the best resolution, connected me with another lawyer for personal injury, and got me back to work all in 6 months. I tell her every time I message her that she’s a blessing to this earth (so long as she’s on my side). I would hate to be the ...other guy. i attached puppy tax so you can see the cuteness meeting Elena brought to my life. my pup and i thank Elena for uniting us :D"