Emily Beth Cherniack

Emily Beth Cherniack

3.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family

1500 JFK Boulevard, Suite. 1010, Philadelphia, PA

About Emily

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Mediation

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Law Offices of Emily Beth Cherniack

1500 JFK Boulevard, Suite. 1010, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Emily Beth Cherniack's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do not hire.

She was incredibly difficult to contact, barely communicated and when she did she only brought up the worst case scenarios. She did not even attempt to look at my case until less than a week before the hearing despite having been assigned to my case for over a month. We spoke four times on the phone ...for less than two hours TOTAL over those calls. She coerced me into accepting fault for a crime I did not commit and did not explain to me what I was agreeing to. She did not represent me, look at the case, or fight for me in any way, shape, or form. Terrible lawyer, terrible person, non-empathetic and does NOT care about you or your case.

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sentencing

At the consultation she seems to Really care about you. We hired her payed her and she did nothing for us at all. She kept telling us that she was going to be able to lower the sentence She didn’t. I believe she’s more for the district Attorney. Than on your side. So be careful

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Five stars!

She was given a five star review because she was very compassionate, open and honest during our conversation. She explained to us what she could and could not do which is appreciated and refreshing today.

Posted by scott | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

CAME THROUGH FOR ME AGAIN

I hired emily in 2009 in a drug case in berks county, she was excellent I was looking at a state sentence, but through her motions and arguments at sentencing I ended up with a county sentence. Very aggressive lawyer. I recently found myself arrested again federally on another drug charge, I hire...d emily again and with her suppression motions and talking with the prosecutor and skills at sentencing I was sentenced below the guidelines, very please with her work, always there when I had questions. CAN'T GO WRONG HIRING EMILY. THANKS

Posted by Michael H | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

90 Days changed to 72 Hours Most Helpful Attorney I ever met

Emily Cherniack came to my rescue after I had some issues with a DUI, ineffective counsel(public defender) and then a attorney whom charged me the rest of my money only to tell me he was not the right attorney. Emily worked with my budget and helped me get the results I should have gotten from my pub...lic defender not to mention the high price attorney after the public defender ruined me. I'm not one to usually right reviews but she definitely deserves praise because in the justice world where it seems the all mighty dollar matters most and your life second Emily always showed up and kept in contact without making me get a second job delivering pizza.

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Emily Beth Cherniack's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robin Pitt

Appeals lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Emily is exceptionally knowledgeable and gets superb results for her clients."

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Edward Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is an excellent criminal defense attorney. She works tirelessly and passionately on behalf of her clients. She has vast criminal defense experience, and uses this experience to get results for her clients."

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Christopher Mandracchia

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Emily is a great attorney and an even better person. She fights for her clients and gets results.Also her laugh is infectious!"

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Other

"Highly respected and overall a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Other

"Such a remarkable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Richard Maloumian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Emily is a highly prepared and thorough attorney. I have known her for 15 years and would recommend her to anyone who has a criminal, family, or appelate issue. She is extemely intelligent, very personable and has a tremendous knowledge of the law. Emily cares deeply for her clients and has always been a pleasure to work with in the office or courtroom. She is the consummate professional."

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Joseph Cronin

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Emily in the past and recommend her for any criminal defense case. She is intelligent, resilient, polite - the list goes on. Emily is a true professional with the track record to prove it."

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Kreig Brusnahan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent legal skills. She has an excellent reputation in the legal community."

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Harvey Mars

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is one of the best attorney's have encountered in my professional career. I unqualifiedly endorse her"

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Jennifer Santiago

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Emily always fights for her clients. She does so by being as prepared as possible and truly knowing her clients and their situations in life. She is a fantastic lawyer in family court and in criminal court. I have had the opportunity to observe her in criminal court, and the same fire that she brings to family court, she brings to criminal court. I do not hesitate to endorse her.."

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James Polyak

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Besides possessing superior legal skills, Emily has the ability to accurately access her clients' situation and develop an effective strategy to attain the best possible outcome. She is well respected by both judges and prosecuting attorneys, and is an excellent criminal defense attorney."

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Joseph Schultz

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily and I have worked on several difficult cases together. She is extremely thorough and always prepared. I would highly recommend her to any client."

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Mary Maran

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily fights for her clients and does not give up. I have worked with with Emily on many cases and she always gets good results. I do not hesitate to endorse her."

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Heather Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Emily and I had a number of felony cases together in Berks County. Emily truly cared about the welfare of her clients and that showed with her diligent representation of them. There's no doubt about it, Emily is a highly effective defense attorney and gets good results."

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Edward Fisher

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Christian Lassen

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Richard Maloumian

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Doris Dabrowski

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Kreig Brusnahan

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Joseph Cronin

Litigation lawyer

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Harvey Mars

Litigation lawyer

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James Polyak

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robin Banister

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Lisa Harding

Divorce and separation lawyer

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William Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jo-Ann Braverman

Family lawyer

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Joseph Schultz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Heather Adams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Janice Sulman

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Mary Maran

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Robert Kirwan

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Nation's Top Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel

1993

History Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Associate, Law Office of Jack McMahon

Associations

2014 - Present

VIP Philadelphia

Volunteer Attorney

2013 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2013 - Present

Federal Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

2012 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section

2009 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

1994 - 2003

Mexican Cultural Center of Philadelphia

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwwealth v. C.S.

Not guilty after trial

Commonwealth v. Slaughter

Client granted new trial

Commonwealth v. Whitmore

Reversed for new sentencing hearing

Commonwealth v. Coia

Remanded for a new sentencing hearing

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Education

N/A

Case Western Reserve University

MA - Masters

N/A

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Northwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Nuetro Valley

The Impact of Immigration Law on Other Areas of Law

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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