Catherine Mary Cherkasky

Catherine Mary Cherkasky

also known as Katie Cherkasky

4.9
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 16 years

Military law Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Military Law, Criminal Defense, Administrative Law

1330 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY

About Catherine

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Military Law 50%

I am a former military prosecutor who represents military members in all services for all military matters - courts-martial, administrative separation boards, Article 15 actions, GOMOR, and all adverse disciplinary actions taken by the military.

17 years | 100 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

represent individuals in federal and state criminal trial and appellate proceedings.

13 years | 15 cases

30%
Administrative Law 20%

Federal Tort Claims Act

13 years | 30 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 3 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2023

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2013

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Golden Law, Inc.

1330 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY, 10019

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Catherine Mary Cherkasky's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 33 reviews

Posted by Jason | March 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Dont go it alone!!

After trying to navigate through military law on my own. I was bent over the barrel by the time I called. If I had called Katie the day I was informed of charges against me itwould have probably saved my career. But with her help I was discharged Honorably and all my time in service intact. I wou...ld advise anyone who gets charged, to call Katie, she is the real deal!

Posted by Chris | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Awesome Attorney

She is patient, a great listener, excellent multitasker and an outstanding researcher. Her briefs are without equal. She often visited me while I was in the brig and got me out of there years earlier than what I was sentenced. My wife even loves her. Without Katie on my team, I would not have been... able to sleep at night.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Sexual assault case dismissed

Cherkasky law firm is very helpful and has proven experience in military cases. They made some strategic moves that eventually led to my sexual assault case being dismissed. I strongly believe that if I did not hire them I would not be typing this review today.

Posted by David | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Excellent Military Law Attorney.

Katie Cherkasky is an excellent military law attorney. I hired Cherkasky law when I was falsely accused of a crime that had been dismissed by local authorities as false. The military would not accept the truth and Cherkasky law guided me through the challenges of dealing with CID, constant harassme...nt by my accuser, and the rebuttal of my GOMAR. Katie helped me gather all the facts and assisted me in getting my GOMAR withdrawn proving my accuser was chronic liar. This is the best law firm I have worked with and would reclined to anyone dealing with the complexities of military law.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Catherine Cherkasky

Words cannot express my gratitude for all of the help Katherine Cherkasky provided me during my nightmare. Looking for lawyers has literally been the scariest process I've ever had to do. I was active duty Air Force as of 2 weeks ago. My crisis began in December of 2015. I contacted SEVERAL military ...attorney's. None of which compared to Katherine. She is so professional, knowledge on the UCMJ and more importantly, real. None of the lawyers I talked to gave it to me as straight as Katie did. Honestly, speaking to her is a little intimidating. Which is fantastic because that's exactly the kind of person you want having your back. Her prices are EXTREMELY REASONABLE. I cannot express that enough. Unfortunately I did not end up seeing the Cherkasky's battle and destroy the prosecution at a court martial. Even though I demanded to go to court, twice. I honestly believe most persecutors know the Cherkasky name and are terrified. They have an amazing track record and if you take the time to research their history you will see that as well. I'm not filling out this survey for any other reason than to hopefully help out someone who might be looking for a military defense lawyer. I can confidentaly say, to look no further, and get the Cherkasky's on your case or listen to their advice. Yes, anyone in the military has their military provided defense councel. But they can do so much and they will not stick their neck out for you because they work for the people who are going after you. The Cherkasky's are civilians and can do way more than the military defense councel can or will. I cannot count how many times my leadership tried messing with me, only to get a phone call from Katie and completely change their directon. Not only that but the rebuttals Katie writes are out of this world. My First Sergeant actually asked me, "Where'd you find these Cherkasky's?" He proceeded to tell me that Katie called him about leave (that was going to be denied) that I requested. And that she bust out an AFI over the phone and had him confused. After she got off the phone with him, I recieved a phone call from my supervisor who said I could take leave and that it was approved. Katie didn't even tell me she did that, all she said was that she took care of it. She is a BOSS and they HUSTLE THE GAME. Please hire the Cherkasky's if you are facing any kind of punishment from any branch in the military.

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Gerald Healy

Military law lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie is a smart and determined advocate for her clients. She is a gifted legal writer and researcher, and brings this to bare on her opposing counsel."

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Andrew Cherkasky

Military law lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Katie and I have been partners in law for over a year, and I have worked with Katie while she was still in the military for several years. She is downright the best attorney I have even known."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2009

Honor Scholar Award, Chapman University

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Cherkasky Law, LLC

2010 - 2014

JAG, United States Air Force

Sample of Legal Cases

Rebecca Ryan d/b/a Flyaway Farm and Kennels

Protest Denied

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Education

2009

Chapman University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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