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also known as Katie Cherkasky
I love doing what I do because I am passionate about advocacy and fighting for justice, and I have a special place in my heart for members of the military.
EducationIn 2002, after high school, I received an Air Force ROTC Scholarship to attend college. I graduated from the University of San Diego in 2006, and commissioned into the Air Force immediately. Instead of going straight onto active duty, I was selected for a competitive program through the Air Force JAG Corps that allowed me to attend law school before serving my active duty time.
I attended law school at Chapman University School of Law. From the very beginning, I loved everything about law school – the theory, the case studies, and especially the legal writing. In law school, I received eleven awards for getting the top grade in a class. I was also picked to be an editor of the law school’s most prestigious law journal. I also worked for a federal appeals judge. Every year, I was ranked #1 in my class, and in 2009, I graduated summa cum laude as the valedictorian of my class.
Court-Martial Lawyer
After law school, I came directly onto active duty as an Air Force JAG. During my first assignment at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, I was identified by my boss as the best litigator in the office, despite being the most junior attorney. As a result, I was given the chance to prosecute all the high profile cases that came through, including sexual assault, larceny, and drug offenses. Given the rare honor of being ranked #1 as the junior Captain in my office was only the beginning. Throughout the rest of my career, my bosses recognized my abilities as a stellar legal advocate and legal writer. While many junior JAGs were busy prosecuting petty crimes, my skill allowed me to lead the prosecution of some of the Air Force’s most serious sexual assault cases. In 2011, I was selected to be the Area Defense Counsel for Dover Air Force Base.
In 2012, I began my final assignment at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California as a prosecutor. This same year, my husband began Cherkasky Law. I knew the minute the firm opened that this was the way I was going to help America’s heroes.
While I was awaiting my opportunity to punch from the Air Force, I was selected to be the Air Force’s first Special Victims’ Counsel to represent alleged victims of sexual assault. In this position, I learned exactly the extent to which the military will go to destroy a person accused of sexual assault and protect at all costs the accusers, no matter how weak or obnoxious the facts of the case.
I bring to the table what no other member of the civilian defense community offers. As a female, I understand personal responsibility. I understand what happens at the bar at 2:00 in the morning. I understand the incentive to fabricate a lie. When you’re deciding who you want to represent you, these things matter.
No matter what type of case or action you’re facing — administrative action or court-martial — I bring my passion to the fight. I’m always there for my clients, and will talk and work through every possible legal angle that exists to make sure we’re doing everything we can to salvage your career, your reputation, and your right to justice. This is how I am Defending America’s Heroes.
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17 years | 100 cases
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Acquired: 2023
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Acquired: 2013
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State: California
Acquired: 2009
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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...
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...
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...
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 ...
"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."
"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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2009
Honor Scholar Award, Chapman University
2014 - Present
Partner, Cherkasky Law, LLC
2010 - 2014
JAG, United States Air Force
Protest Denied
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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