Peter Paul Charnetsky
also known as Tully Rinckey PLLC Binghamton Managing Partner
About Peter
Biography
Peter is Binghamton Managing Partner for Tully Rinckey PLLC.
Peter's 30 years of combined experience on the bench and as an attorney allows him to approach legal cases with knowledge of the court system that most other attorneys simply lack. With nine years of experience as an Acting Supreme Court Justice and a decade of experience as a Broome County Family Court Judge, Peter is able to use his unique perspective and courtroom knowledge for the benefit of his clients, particularly with respect to family and matrimonial law and criminal defense matters. As the Managing Partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC's Binghamton office, he also practices estate planning, including probate and guardianship matters, as well as real estate law.
After spending ten years deciding thousands of cases from the bench, Peter will use his comprehensive knowledge of the courtroom to develop customized case strategies for his clients that provide them with the best chance of success in their legal matter. Simply put, Peter's judicial courtroom experience and knowledge is now on your side of the argument.
During his judicial career, Peter resolved over 25,000 cases, and the Broome County Bar Association and Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission both rated him as “highly qualified.” From 2005 to 2014, Peter served as a Broome County Family Court Judge. In this position, he heard cases involving child neglect, child custody, parent, sibling and grandparent visitation, juvenile delinquency, orders of protection, adoption, persons in need of supervision (PINS), paternity, and child support.
From 2006 to 2014, Peter presided over Integrated Domestic Violence Court for all Broome County courts. He routinely heard cases involving child support, visitation, child neglect, family offense petitions, no-fault divorces, contested divorces, and related criminal matters. Before becoming a Judge, Peter for 15 years ran a solo law practice in Vestal, where he practiced family and matrimonial law and criminal defense.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
41 years | 3,000 cases
41 years | 300 cases
41 years | 3,000 cases
41 years | 3,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 35 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 41 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Tully Rinckey PLLC
Vestal Executive Park 4100 Vestal Rd., Suite 104, Vestal, NY, 13850
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Peter Paul Charnetsky's Reviews
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Posted by Dan | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Cruise Control
This guy collected more than $6000 from me and did not even glance at the notes I provided him prior to walking into court. The guy shows up to a rural county court 45 minutes late and blames "traffic". Then he got owned in the lone hearing which he represented me by kid-lawyer with no case but...
Posted by Peter | November 09, 2016 | Family
Excellent Lawyer
Peter is a skilled matrimonial and family court attorney. His years as a Judge, combined with his years of practice, make him one of the best in the state. I have found him to be a go-to guy for any questions that I have in the area. I recommend him enthusiastically.
Posted by Susan | March 10, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional business advice
Received advise on client confidentiality and subpoena issues. As a professional it is important that I receive accurate information. Peter was very responsive to my questions and was prompt with his responses. I would highly recommend him.
Peter Paul Charnetsky's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Judge Charnetsky offers outstanding legal guidance. Highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer. When you think your case is lost Peter is the attorney you want drafting and arguing your appeal."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is committed to providing excellent representation to clients, and achieves this with each. he is highly qualified."
"Attorney Peter Paul Charnetsky is a tremendous defense lawyer and is deeply committed to provide excellent representation to his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing assistance."
"Judge Charnetsky is a consummate professional with an unparalleled depth of legal knowledge, and I would recommend him without hesitation."
"Judge Charnetsky's many years of experience allow him to provide unparalleled advice to his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."
"Judge Charnestsky not only has an immense knowledge of family court matters but his criminal defense experience allows him to offer excellent crossover representation for his clients. His years of experience in practice and on the bench are invaluable to his clients."
"Peter is an exceptional attorney. His experiences as an attorney and judge make him a valuable asset to any client and to our firm. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. As the managing partner in the firm, I moved to the area to have the opportunity and privilege of working with such a skilled and compassionate attorney. I highly endorse this attorney."
"Peter has been an incredible mentor since I joined Binghamton's Tully Rinckey office. He has an amazing ability to strategically manage cases and regularly goes "above and beyond" for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I’ve followed Peter’s progress as the former Broome County Family Court Judge and think his 30 years of experience will be a great addition to the Tully Rinckey team"
"Peter’s involvement in the Binghamton community along with his 30 years of experience in family court makes him a strong Managing Partner."
"Peter is a wonderful addition to the Tully, Rinckey legal team. His years of experience on and off the bench lends clients a crisp perspective of the legal system and a practical approach to dealing with the difficult issues facing families involved in litigation."
"Pete has brought our firm the breadth of experience that one can only gain while sitting as a Family Court Judge. Pete's experience on the bench, his aggressive and winning attitudes and his professionalism has served and will continue to serve clients fortunate enough to have Pete on their side."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter's experience as a Family Court Judge will benefit his clients immeasurably. His vast knowledge in the field makes him an excellent attorney, helping clients through a difficult time in a challenging forum. Highly recommended."
"There are few attorneys more experienced in court than Peter Charnetsky when it comes to contested divorce, child custody, spousal support, and a range of other family and matrimonial law matters. Having served as a as a Broome County Family Court Judge for a decade, Peter uses his in depth knowledge of the courtroom to progress innovative case strategies for his clients that set them up with the best chance of success in their legal matter. Simply put, Peter's experience and knowledge as a former family court judge is now on his clients’ side of the argument in family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is a former Family Court Judge with a vast array of experience and common sense knowledge of how to navigate the court system and the trials and tribulations of family law. His past experience as a Judge is unique and invaluable. Highly recommended."
"As a colleague and former resident of the Binghamton, New York area, I am pleased to endorse Pete Charnetsky. There are many good family law attorneys in the Binghamton area, but Pete's knowlege of family law as a former judge puts him in a completely different category. I was able to see firsthand how Pete put his patience, background, knowledge and forethought into every decision he made while I was in the courtroom with him. I believe that this will make Pete a tremendous asset to his clients. - Alex Dunshee"
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Experience
Honors
1976
Graduated with Distinction, Clarkson University
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Charnetsky Law Offices
2005 - 2014
Broome County Family Court Judge/Acting Supreme Court Justice, NYS Office of Court Administration
1984 - 2004
Attorney, Charnetsky Law Offices
1979 - 1981
Social Worker, Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch
Associations
1990 - Present
Broome County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
NYS Appellate Division, 3rd Dept.Member
1990 - Present
US District Court, Northern District of New YorkMember
1987 - Present
US District Court, Middle District of FloridaMember
1987 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
1984 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Requested relief granted.
Education
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
M.S.W.
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1975
A.A.S.
Speaking Engagements
2006
Domestic Violence
Publications
2015
2015
2015
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers